One of the oldest monarchs, Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has joined his ancestors. High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre land (traditional Prime Minister of Idanre), who confirmed the monarch’s passage on Wednesday morning, said necessary traditional…
GOV AIYEDATIWA APPROVES PAYMENT OF BURSARY, SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday approved the payment of bursaries and scholarships to the students of the state origin in tertiary institutions and the Nigerian Law Schools. The Governor made the disclosure while addressing a students stakeholders…
OBJ Endorses WeAfrica Rice, Lauds Otunba Akingboye’s Visionary Strides In a significant endorsement that could reshape Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his weight behind WeAfrica Rice, a flagship product of WeAfrica Limited. This endorsement came during a pivotal meeting yesterday, July 29th, with Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP)…
Ondo SDP Reinforces Campaign Strategy: State Leaders Unite Behind Akingboye, Vow to Clinch Governorship in 2024 In a significant political maneuver, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has solidified its stance and strategy for the upcoming 2024 gubernatorial election. At a high-level meeting held yesterday at the party’s state Secretariat in Akure, key…
HARDSHIP: ‘Cancel Protest, Pray for Nigeria’ at large- Hon. Oluyinka James Olatunde popularly known as SANTOS Appeals to Akoko, and Nigerian Youths Hon. Oluyinka James Olatunde has urged youths across the country to cancel the planned protest and instead pray for Nigeria’s peace and progress. He made this appeal following his deep concerns and love…
ODHA PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN ITS LEADERSHIP Rising from the Parliamentary meeting on 30th July, 2024 at the Assembly Complex, members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have unanimously passed vote of confidence in their leadership,led by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Olamide Oladiji, saying such gesture would further bring…
IMPORTANCE OF PEACEFUL PROTESTS AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY. The recent wave of protests that have taken place across the countr is reflecting the voices and concerns of the citizens. It is crucial to acknowledge that protest is a fundamental human right, and it serves as a vital mechanism for individuals to express their grievances and seek…
……Akogun of Okaland, Omole seeks more time for Tinubu’s Govt As the August 1 planned nationwide protest is being supported and objected by different opinion leaders, the Olubaka of Oka Akoko in Ondo State, Oba (Dr) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, on Tuesday 30th July, 2024, engaged key stakeholders in his domain on the need to…
Youths under the Umbrella of Akure Youths Forum has threatened to recall the lawmaker representing Akure South/ North Federal constituency at the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Hon. Derin Abiodun Adesida. This threat was contained in a press release signed by the leader of the group, James Adebowale, who said the recall became necessary…
The Federal Executive Council under President Bola Tinubu on Monday revisited and approved 13 road projects in various states of the federation worth about N1.455tn including two major roads in Ondo State. The projects were mostly those the Council stepped down on July 10 due to a lack of funding. The Minister of Works, Dave…
