Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that high interest rates and rising energy costs are putting severe pressure on the country’s manufacturing sector. The association lamented that manufacturers were struggling to remain in business amid electricity costs and lending rates ranging between 32 and 36 per cent. MAN President, Ifeanyi Okoye, raised the concern […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council, has congratulated Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan on his elevation to the position of Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The union described the appointment as a recognition of Adeniyan’s professionalism, competence and contributions to effective communication of government policies and programmes. […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo Her name is Navi Pillay. She was born on the 23rd, September, 1941 at Clairwood, Durban, South Africa. As a lawyer, whenever she walked into a South African courthouse, there was one door she was forbidden to enter : the judge’s chambers. Can you guess why such a drastic law would be […]
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By John Dike Osogbo — directs traditional ruler to stop alleged attacks on people of other faiths, fellow monarchs; State Council of Obas to monitor developments The Osun State Government has cautioned the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, over alleged inflammatory statements and conduct capable of triggering religious crisis and escalating tensions between communities […]
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By John Dike Osogbo — directs state commissioners, FCT police chief to investigate incidents, identify sponsors The Nigeria Police Force has warned politicians, political thugs and supporters of political parties against tearing, defacing or destroying campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to rival candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The police said anyone found […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has begun a large-scale clearing of water hyacinths and other invasive weeds across major waterways in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas to ease transportation and stimulate economic activities in the riverine communities. The exercise, being carried out by the Ondo State Government through […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has appointed Dr Samuel Oke Ogunniyi as its new University Librarian for a five-year tenure. Ogunniyi, an indigene of Ute in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, assumed office on Monday, November 2, 2026, succeeding Dr Yemisi Olorunfemi. The university announced the appointment in a […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested 15 suspected criminals, including three alleged kidnappers linked to the abduction of a poultry farmer and the killing of a woman in the state. The suspects were paraded at the corps’ headquarters on Tuesday as its state commander, Akogun […]
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By Banji Ayoola The first batch of ductile iron pipes, among other critical equipment rehabilitate Owena Multipurpose Dam Water Treatment Plant and expand the Ondo State capital, Akure’s water infrastructure have arrived the state. While inspecting the consignment delivered by CGC Nigeria Limited at the Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure, on Wednesday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa charged […]
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