Akeredolu at 70: Iyantan celebrates ex-gov’s courage, legacy, unfinished mission

calls for fulfilment of Aketi’s vision for state police, true federalism The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South-West, Prince Diran Iyantan, has paid tribute to the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, on his 70th posthumous birthday, describing him as a courageous statesman whose contributions […]

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Igbokoda’s Dark Hour and the Luminous Resolve of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa

By Steve Otaloro The catastrophic plunge of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft into the unforgiving swamps of Igbokoda, in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, stands as one of the most heartrending calamities to have befallen the state in contemporary memory. Beyond the irreplaceable extinguishment of twenty-five precious lives, the disaster constituted […]

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Aiyedatiwa Is a Governor, Not a Monarch: Understanding Authority, Leadership and Democratic Responsibility

A Response to Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s Commentary on Power, Authority and Governance in Ondo State By Steve Otaloro In his article titled “I Am the Governor – Aiyedatiwa: Navigating Classic Hegemonic Praxis and Power-Currency Dynamics,” Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations, attempts to interpret Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s assertion of […]

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FEDPOLEL celebrates Awe, says ex-Registrar carves his name in gold

The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji (FEDPOLEL), Ondo State, has said that its immediate past Registrar, Mr Gabriel Adeyemi Awe, has carved his name on gold with the exemplary services he provided during his tenure. Giving this commendation while celebrating him at a memorable send-forth ceremony held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the institution, the Rector, […]

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Elizade University shines again as graduates score 100% in Nursing, Midwifery, eight bag First Class

The stars of Elizade University, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State have shone brightly again in the firmament as its third set of its Nursing Science students recorded an outstanding 100 percent pass in the just concluded Mursing and Midwifery examinations. Besides, eight candidates earned First Class honours, in a strong endorsement of the institution’s investment […]

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International Day of Girl Child: NRHJN Seeks Greater Investment in Girls’ Health, Reproductive Rights

The Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria , NRHJN, in Ondo State has challenged the government, parents, community leaders, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to prioritise the health, safety and reproductive well-being of the girl child. It made the call in commemoration of the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child with the theme […]

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Osun 2026: AMBO will prioritise agriculture, economic growth if elected — SAN Adegoke

By John Dike, Osogbo A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) SenatorialAde candidate for Osun Central, Barrister Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, popularly known as K-RAD, has declared that agriculture and economic development would receive top priority under an APC administration in Osun State if the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola […]

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Osun Civil Society Groups Condemn arrests over waste disposal, question ₦50,000 fine

By John Dike, Osogbo The Network of Civil Society Groups in Osun has condemned the reported arrest of residents over improper waste disposal, the alleged imposition of ₦50,000 fines and the public circulation of videos showing suspected offenders on social media. The group called on the Osun State Government to establish an effective and accessible […]

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2027: Oyebamiji urges Osun residents to collect PVCs

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 2026 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has urged residents of the state who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to do so without further delay ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oyebamiji, popularly known as […]

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Osun 2026: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Re-election as Tribunal Posts Petitions

By John Dike, Osogbo The re-election of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has come under legal challenge as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) filed separate petitions challenging the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. The petitions were displayed on the notice board of the Osun State Governorship Election […]

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