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LP candidate Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu launches new development drive for Owerri Federal Constituency

June 14, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Labour Party candidate for the Owerri Federal Constituency in the coming election into the House of Representatives, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has launched a new developmental drive for the constituency. Tagged “The New Deal”, the governance and representation framework aimes at strengthening collaboration among federal and state lawmakers to drive coordinated development in Owerri Federal Constituency. […]

NBA Akure Gets First Female Secretary 65 Years After Inauguration

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Akure Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Dame Oluwanike Omotayo as its first female Secretary, 65 years after the inauguration of the branch in Ondo State. Omotayo defeated her main challenger, Mr. Seye Olujimi, to emerge as the first female Secretary of the association. Other officers elected during the exercise include Oju […]

Aiyedatiwa joins Jegun of Ile-Oluji on 10th Coronation Anniversary

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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has congratulated the Jegun Olu-Ekun of Ile-Oluji, Oba Olufaderin Adetimehin, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary, describing his reign as one marked by peace, unity, and remarkable progress. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, he paid a glowing tribute to the monarch during the anniversary celebration held […]

Ayetoro sinks as sea swallows Ondo riverine community

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ayetoro Town Sinks As Sea Swallows once a thriving communal settlement known for its self-reliance and prosperity Ayetoro, Ondo State, is now battling for survival as relentless sea incursions continue to swallow homes, livelihoods, and cherished memories. At dawn, when the tide rises against the shoreline of Ayetoro, residents watch anxiously from their homes, uncertain […]

We will secure safe release of abducted monarch – Ondo

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Ondo State Government on Sunday assured residents that all necessary security and intelligence mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safe rescue of Mr. Adeniyi Adelana, aged 60, the Baale of Ode Oriya Village, who was kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Owo Local Government Area on Saturday. ‎ ‎it gave the assurance I’m a statement […]

Amotekun arrests 97 suspected bandits in Ondo forests

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

warns communities, residents against hosting strangers, to be careful with visitors The local security outfit, Amotekun Corps, has arrested 97 suspected bandits who allegedly fled into Ondo State forests following the ongoing persistent bombardments of their hideouts in the North by the military.. Simultaneously, it alerted of reported fresh Influx of fleeing bandits from the […]

Ataoja of Osogbo escaped death for backing Adeleke’s re-Election

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II says “gunmen targeted me” “This won’t deter me “ rallies Osun people to return Adeleke for his performance By John Dike, Osogbo The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Laaroye II, has disclosed how he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt allegedly carried out by armed political […]

MKO Abiola collapsed during meeting with US envoys, not poisoned — Abdulsalami

June 13, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Rtd Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has dismissed claims that Chief MKO Abiola was poisoned, insisting that an autopsy conducted by pathologists from four countries attributed his death to natural causes. The revelations are contained in Chapter 21 of Abubakar’s 264-page, 27-chapter autobiography titled ‘Call of Duty,’ obtained […]

Abductions: Yoruba monarchs to invoke deities against bandits

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Traditional rulers in Yorubaland are considering invoking ancestral deities and deploying other indigenous spiritual mechanisms to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. The development comes amid persistent insecurity across the South-West, where communities continue to grapple with rising cases of abductions and violent attacks Some of […]

Aiyedatiwa installs new Olofun of Irele, ends eight-year succession crisis

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warns monarchs against jurisdictional disputes Takuro commends peaceful resolution of succession dispute Olofun pledges unity, development drive Eight years after the throne of the Olofun of Irele became vacant following the death of Oba Claudius Alabi Olefebi, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday formally installed Oba Samuel Omopariola Odimayo as the new monarch […]