Monday, December 16, 2024, will remain unforgettable in the minds of about 300 children in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, as the Palace of Olubaka convened a funfair gathering for them, sponsored by Olori Adejumoke Adeleye. The event, the first of its kind in the annals of Oka-Akoko and its […]
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President Bola Tinubu has hailed the leadership style of the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. Tinubu, in a personal tribute to celebrate Oloyede, described the Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence as an uncommon scholar and exceptional administrator. According to him, Oloyede’s invaluable contributions to the nation through academia and public-sector administration have […]
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As he attains 70 years today, Is-haq Oloyede can look back at his life with pride and the future with hope. Born on October 10, 1954, in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede has led a chequered life – from academics to administration and religion to politics. Oloyede entered the […]
Continue ReadingWorkers in Ondo State on Tuesday appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene and alleviate the prevailing hardship. They spoke in Akure through the Acting state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Olapade Ademola Adeniji, at the 64th Independence Day parade . He said: “Greetings on the 64th Independence Day Anniversary On behalf […]
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As friends, associates, and mentees of Senator Bode Olajumoke converged in Akure to celebrate his 80th birthday, the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has applauded the charitable virtues of the octogenarian and former senator, representing Ondo North Senatorial District of the state. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described the celebrant as a […]
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By Sola Lebile Abel Mofeyisayo Lebile, community leader, educationist, mediator, and the Gbogunro of Igbokoda land has clocked a towering age of ninety (25-07-2024) and amazingly entered into the nonagenarian club with a healthy status, which is a rarity to behold. Hallelujah to the Lord! He has been a man of different psychological makeup: humble, […]
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President Bola Tinubu has praised the “enterprising spirit” of Nduka Obaigbena, chairman of ThisDay and Arise media group. The president spoke in a birthday message to Obaigbena, who turns 65 on Sunday. Tinubu also “prays for greater achievements for the renowned publisher, whose philanthropic efforts, especially in education, have demonstrated his passion for human development”. […]
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By Steve Otaloro I am honored to eulogize Dr. Bode Olajumoke as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Dr. Olajumoke is an exceptional leader who has always played politics without bitterness. His leadership has put Ondo State on the national consciousness through his Imeri Group, which has established the state as a key player in Nigerian […]
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By Sola Lebile It is with fleeting honours that Babatunde Henry Omoyele, the General Manager of Ondo State Sports Council bows out from the service on Thursday, 15th February, 2024. Of course, his case is that of a gifted child who conquered the impossible. His magic wands? Hard work, passion, determination, self-confidence, far-sightedness, and abiding […]
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Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said Nigeria needs to be decentralised for Nigerians to enjoy the country more. Soyinka made the case for decentralisation on Thursday at the Punch Newspapers’ 50th-anniversary lecture held at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The lecture, which was delivered by the Nobel laureate, is […]
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