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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday tomorrow, January 12, 2025. President Tinubu commends Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering dedication and political consistency, beginning from his membership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011. “His steadfastness throughout the party’s metamorphosis and final transition to…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) made a significant announcement on Tuesday, revealing that the prize money for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) holding in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda 2024 has been substantially increased by 75%. As a result, the champions of the 8th edition of the tournament will now…

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update.The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others.These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions that are…

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The decision was made during the NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, 7th…

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday paid a condolence visit to the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, over the demise of the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Temitayo Oluwatuyi. Hon. Oluwatuyi, popularly known as Tuykana, who died last Saturday, was a prominent Akure indigene. Governor…

Due to the ongoing violent cult clashes and security disturbances in Owo which have led to loss of lives, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered a dawn-to-dusk curfew in the town, till further notice. All residents are required to remain indoors during the curfew. Only essential services, such as hospitals,…

The management of Ondo State Radiovision Corporation, OSRC Media Group has expressed grief over the sudden death of the Secretary to State Government, Hon. Tayọ Oluwatuyi. In a statement, the Director-General of the media conglomerate, Mr Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson said “Oluwatuyi demonstrated unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of Ondo State. As a seasoned…

The Ondo State government has announced the death of its secretary, Temitayo Oluwatuyi. In a statement by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu, the government confirmed that Hon. Oluwatuyi was involved in an accident mid December last year and was hospitalised before eventually passing in the early hours of today. Read full statement…

Ahead of the New Year and his inauguration on February 24, 2025, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the implementation of one of the critical components of his campaign promises to the people of the State: enhanced road infrastructure. As part of the ‘OUR EASE’ mandate, the Governor last week gave approval,…