Category: FEATURED REPORTS
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I will not be discouraged by this fire incident – Oyakhilome
The President and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, better known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has said the fire incident at the church’s headquarters was not an accident but an avenue for bigger and better things. He said this during a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, Ogun State. The church headquarters,…
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REPORT: JIGAWA, ONDO LEAD IN REDUCTION OF DOMESTIC DEBTS IN Q1 2024
Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) revealed a significant decrease of N1.79 trillion in the domestic debt of 35 states for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. As at December 2023, the domestic debt of states was N5.86 trillion, but fell to N4.07 trillion in March 2024 — marking a 31 percent reduction in…
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ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT COMMENCES ITS 2024 STATE EXAMINATIONS.
The 2024 Ondo State Examinations commence tomorrow, Saturday 22rd June, with the Common Entrance Examination into the Ondo State Unity Secondary Schools. The entrance examination is to enable the state ministry of Education, Science and Technology, select candidates for admission into the five government owned Unity Secondary Schools across the state. A statement by the…
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GOV AIYEDATIWA CELEBRATES MR. BAYO ADERINTO ON 65TH BIRTHDAY
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, congratulates Mr. Bayo Aderinto as he celebrates his 65th birthday. Mr. Aderinto, a former banker, businessman, philanthropist and sport enthusiast, is a former Chief of Staff to former Deji of Akure, late Oba Adebiyi Adesida and former Manager of Smoking Hills Golf Resorts, Ilara-Mokin. The Governor…
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FUTA VC HAILS CPS ADENIYAN OVER SUPPORT FOR CAMPUS RADIO STATION
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, has again been commended for his support for media organisations in the State. The latest commendation is coming from the management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) over the support given to the radio station of the varsity, FUTA 93.1FM,…
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KANO EMIRATE STRUGGLE: COURT OVERRULES SANUSI’S REINSTATEMENT
A Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The court also nullified all the actions taken after the controversial reinstatement. The presiding judge, Justice Abdullahi Liman, said, “I hereby order that every step taken by the government is hereby nullified and becomes…
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Breaking News: Court declares Ondo 33 LCDAs illegal
An Akure High Court has declared the creation of 33 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ondo State as illegal. In a landmark judgement, Justice A.O Adebusuoye, described the LCDAs as inchoate and not lawfully created.
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Ondo state government calls for vigilance to prevent spread of Cholera
Ondo State Government has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak. This followed an excess of severe gastroenteritis cases reported in Lagos and some other parts of the country in the last few days The state epidemiologist Dr Stephen Fagbemi promised…
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Eid-El-Kabir: Akure Chief Imam charges President Tinubu on solving Nigeria’s economic challenges
The Chief Imam of Akure Kingdom, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Yayi-Akorede, has implored President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts in waging war against the hunger and starvation ravaging Nigerians. Yayi-Akorede gave the advice in his speech during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration held at the Akure prayer ground on Sunday. He noted that people in the country are facing…
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Woman sets mother ablaze in Ondo, says “pastor told me she’s behind my ordeal”
Tragedy struck as a 45-year-old woman, Abiodun, popularly called “Iya Sunday,” burnt her 86-year-old mother with petrol, allegedly believing her mother was behind her predicament. The incident happened on Friday at Surulere, opposite Anglican Cathedral Church in the Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the victim, whose name is…