Nigeria’s ever-expanding Afrobeat industry may have just discovered its next major export in the fast-rising musical sensation, Williy Young, whose real name is Williams Bayode. The young and extraordinarily gifted artiste is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about emerging voices in the Nigerian music space following the release of his captivating new single, Pray, […]
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The Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima on Monday commissioned the Onyearugbulem–Shagari/Irese Road Flyover and Junction Improvement Project in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was named after the Afenifere National Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who clocked 100 years on Monday. Shettima described the flyover as a strategic infrastructure intervention expected to ease persistent traffic […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti as an exemplary statesman, patriot and revered Awoist. He paid the glowing tributes as the elderstatesman turns 100. Aiyedatiwa, in a goodwill message he signed, said: “Today, I join the good people of Ondo State, the Yoruba nation, and well-wishers across Nigeria and […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo How much are you really worth? *Today, I think you should answer for yourself how much really is your self worth.* *Please take a cue from the following references :* *To Jacob, despite having 11 other children, Joseph was worth as much as his beloved son :* *Genesis 37:[3] Now Israel loved […]
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The APC screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections recorded the absence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, even as the party assessed 14 governors seeking re-election and other elective positions. Also, President Bola Tinubu’s sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, was screened. The APC began the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms […]
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Ondo State Government on Sunday asked students and staff of Fiwasaye Grammar School, Akure, to report as usual for normal academic activities on Monday. It gave the directive to counter some misleading information circulating. Following is the full statement signed on behalf of the Education Commissioner, by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Akindele […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday celebrated Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti as he clocks 100 years of age. Following is the full text of the president’s glowing tribute which he signed: “My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo State has called on government to immortalise Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as he turns 100. In a statement signed on Sunday by the state council’s chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite, and secretary, Mr Olaoluwa Meshack, the union said: “Celebrating 100th birthday is not just a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), Senator Akogun Kamorudeen Olalere Oyewumi, has declared that the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke would focus on governance, performance and consolidation of achievements rather than political distractions. Oyewumi stated this on Sunday during the maiden press conference of the Imole Campaign Council […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Owode-Ede and several neighbouring communities in Osun State have decried the persistent epileptic power supply in their areas, calling on Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to urgently intervene. The affected residents said communities including Owode Market Area, Apete, Odomburo, Idi-Ose, Unique Area, Durodola, Oke-Alafia, […]
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