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The State Director of Security, Department of State Services (DSS), Ondo State Command, Mr. Muhammed Saidu Hussain, fsi, has disclosed that the Security Service has a long-standing partnership with the National Youth Service Corps.  The State Director of Security made this known when he hosted the new NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, who paid him courtesy call at the Command Headquarters in Akure, the state capital.  Hussain, who is very versatile about NYSC operations, declared that the noble Scheme has done massively in developing the potential of the graduate youths.  According to the intelligence chief, NYSC has  remained a laudable scheme that has sustained the unity of the country in line with the vision of the founding fathers.  He said that the Command will continue to build on the robust relationships with NYSC, saying that the collaboration has begun since the establishment of the two institutions.  Hussain, while assuring...

In continuation of his campaign tour of the State ahead of the November 16 governorship election, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, toured several communities in Ese Odo Local Government on Tuesday, interacting with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and residents. Aside receiving overwhelming reception from residents, the Governor also got the endorsement of the traditional rulers in the local government.  At Bolowo, His Royal Highness, the Anananawe of Bolowou, (Pere) Judge Ugulapelewei Jemine, warmly welcomed Governor Aiyedatiwa, expressing gratitude for the governor’s dedication to development across Ondo State. He remarked, “We are not surprised by the infrastructural progress we see today because we saw it coming. Your administration has always shown a clear commitment to the people, and we are pleased to see those promises materialize. “We appreciate the appointments of our sons and daughters into political offices. This shows you recognize the ...

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgment in the suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the EFCC and two others to a date to be communicated to the parties. The plaintiffs, in the suit marked: SC/CV/178/2023 had argued that the Supreme Court, in Dr. Joseph Nwobike Vs Federal Republic of Nigeria, had held that it was a UN Convention against corruption that was reduced into the EFCC Establishment Act and that in enacting this law in 2004, the provision of Section 12 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, was not followed.  The argument was that, in bringing a convention into the Nigerian law, the provision of Section 12 must be complied with.  According to them, the provision of the Constitution necessitated the majority of the states' Houses of Assembly agreeing to bringing the convention in before passing the EFCC Act and others, which was allegedly never done. The argument of the states in their present suit, which they had re...

Interest groups were on Monday, October 21st, 2024 inaugurated to deliver 700,000 votes for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa during the November 16th governorship polls in the state . Newsline NG learnt that that the interest groups cuts across different sectors such as Traditional Rulers committee, Farmers Congress, Non Indigenes, members of Odua, Hausa, Igbira, and Niger Delta communities as well as Okada riders, Teachers group, Doctors and Nurses, People Living With Disabilities, Religious groups, Landlord Associations and Diaspora interest among others  The chairman of the Special Interest committee under the Campaign Council, Prince Biyi Poroye said the target is to deliver record votes for Governor Aiyedatiwa during the November 16, 2024 governorship election. Poroye noted that the APC must win the election brilliantly and fairly. On his part, the Governor who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami mni particularly appreciated the chairman of the s...

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded the contributions of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), to the human capital development of the country. Governor Aiyedatiwa explained that the institution in the last 15 of years of its existence has changed the face of education in the country with its quality education evident in the exploits of its graduates across all sectors of the economy. The Governor stated this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, while speaking during the 12th convocation Ceremony and 15th Founder's Day Event of the university. At the ceremony, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Multi-talented lawyer, Mr. Damian D. Dodo, SAN and the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, were honoured. Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the commitment of ABUAD founder, Aare Afe Babalola, to the development of the nation's educatio...

In a grand ceremony, the Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response, Hon. Prince Oriade Wellington Adebawo was conferred with the prestigious Community Builder Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to community development and selfless service. The award, presented by Toluwani Media Art acknowledges Hon. Adebanwo's tireless efforts in transforming lives, fostering growth, and progress in his community through emergency response and numerous charitable acts. According to the organizers of the award, Hon. Prince Oriade Wellington Adebawo's commitment to community service is truly inspiring, noting his innovative approaches to social challenges, collaboration with stakeholders, and dedication to ensuring a community free from disasters make him a shining example of purposive and selfless leadership. While reacting, Hon. Oriade Adebawo said, 'This award is not just a recognition of my work, but a testament to the collective efforts of our communit...

Olufemi Opeoluwa struck in the 17th minute against Nasarawa United to salvage maximum points for Sunshine Stars in a match day eight tie of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode. The balanced encounter began with the hosts dominating and Olufemi Opeoluwa putting his side ahead having benefited from Seth Mayi's deflected pass . Thereafter, Nasarawa United tutored by former Sunshine Stars coach Kabir Dogo took control with Shina Kumater and Sambo Gambo particularly marvelous with their good runs in the midfield. However, the Owena Whales defence led by Chidozie Iwundu matched the visitors' antics. Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Kennedy Boboye in his post match reaction conceded that the game  was tough. "We played against a good side coached by an experienced coach", he said According to Boboye, "It was a very tough game for us today as we did not play the way we normally run over teams. Had we conceded a goal ...