Press Statement Unlike In 2016 Under PDP, Ondo Workers’ New Year Not Bleak *Labour acknowledges 235 percent paid in two weeks *N2.4b pension paid in 2021 *efforts on to clear backlog of salaries In line with his avowed commitment to accord the welfare of workers the importance it deserves, the Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi…
December 2021
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‘Olawale Oguntimehin Foundation’ distributes food to residents in Idanre
As a way of putting smiles on their faces, a Non Governmental Organisation, Olawale Oguntimehin Foundation (OOF), has distributed food items to some residents of Idanre, the headquarters of Idanre Local Government in Ondo State. Over 1,000 residents benefited from the various food items given out to celebrate the festive season. Founder of OOF, Olawale Oguntimehin stated…
New Year Message: Defray workers’ Salary Arrears —Labour tells Akeredolu
Organised labour in Ondo state has called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration to fulfill its promise of giving priority to the defraying arrears of salaries of workers in the state in the new year. In a New Year message to workers and a copy obtained by SUNSHINETRUTH in Akure, the labour union said “we have…
Akure Monarch wades into Ooni, Olori Naomi’s face-off
The chairman, Ondo state council of Obas and the Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has intervened in the conflict between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his estranged wife, Olori Naomi. A reliable source told Vanguard that the Oba Aladelusi has reached out to both parties in a bid to end the…
AAUA Akure Branch honours two Distinguished members
It is another special experience to recognize and applaud outstanding individuals by the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) Alumni Association, Akure Branch. The first edition of the Adekunle Ajasin University Alumni Association, Akure Branch was hosted by the association’s Chairman, Fabiyi Alex Adeniyi in 2020 honoring HRM Oba Prof. Amusheghan with Distinguished Alumnus Award…
2023: PDP Lawmaker Akingbaso joins Idanre/Ifedore Reps Race
A PDP State lawmaker, Hon. Festus Akingbaso, has declared interest in contesting the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency Seat ahead of 2023 general election. The lawmaker popularly known as “Fessy West” made his intention known on Thursday during his visit to some leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State. This is just as the…
27year-old Man clubs Wife to death
A 26-year-old man, Yusuf Zubairu has been arrested by the police in Jigawa State for allegedly killing his 23-year-old wife, Fatima Hardo. He was alleged to have murdered his wife during a fight. The incident, which reportedly happened on Wednesday, December 27, 2021, was disclosed to the press by the police spokesperson in the State,…
We’re dying, pay our gratuity —Retired Owena Press staff beg Akeredolu
Again, Owena Press Staffers Appeal to Akeredolu on Gratuity A fresh appeal has gone to the Ondo State Government to pay the arrears of gratuity due to retired staffers of Owena Press Limited, publishers of The Hope newspapers, a newspaper publishing organization wholly owned by the state government. The appeal was made on Wednesday, December…
Slain Chief Elerewe: Hon Oluwole Folahanmi knows nothing about killing —Lawyer
Hon. Oluwole Folahanmi’s lawyer has reacted to the statement credited to one DG Opomulero, Olasupo Olakunori Elerewe in an online news over the release of the former Owo Local Government Chairman from police custody consequent upon police investigation into the murder of late Tunde Ilori Elerewe who was shot and killed about two weeks ago…
Ikare Akoko Agog as illustrious Sons, Daughters bag Community Awards
By: Ado Adeboye Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State went agog as the community some illustrious sons and daughters with Meritorious Service Awards to appreciate their immeasurable contributions to the development of humanity and the society. Speaking at the occasion held at his palace, the Owa-Ale of Ikare Akoko, Oba…