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Elizade University makes history again as MLS graduates record 100 percent pass, eight bag first class

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

In another landmark achievement, Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State has recorded a major milestone in medical laboratory science education, as its graduating students achieved a historic 100 percent success rate in both the First and Final Professional Examinations of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), with eight graduates earning First Class honours. […]

2027: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s alliance with Tinubu rattles opposition

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The appointment of prominent opposition figures to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign council has triggered discontent within the ruling All Progressives Congress and raised fears among opposition candidates that the political alliances could undermine their electoral fortunes. Findings by Sunday Punch across several states revealed growing unease among APC stakeholders in Osun, Anambra and […]

JUST IN: Aiyedatiwa renames Ondo’s The Dome after Mimiko

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By Ade Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has renamed the International Centre for Culture and Events, popularly known as The Dome, in Akure after his predecessor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko. The facility will now be known as the Dr Olusegun Mimiko International Centre for Culture and Events, in recognition of the former governor’s role in […]

Five die as brake failure sends tanker crashing into vehicles

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By Ade Oyeyemi Five people have been killed in a road accident involving a diesel tanker and five other vehicles along the Ojoo–Iwo Road expressway in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The crash occurred on Saturday at Aduloju when a fully loaded tanker carrying 45,000 litres of diesel reportedly suffered brake failure and […]

Tinubu’s reelection campaign kicks off in Ondo as Aiyedatiwa pledges one million votes at launch

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Campaign for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election formally kicked off in Ondo State on Saturday with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledging to deliver at least one million votes for the president. He gave the pledge while inaugurating the Ondo State Presidential Election Campaign Council and sub-committees of the ruling All […]

Ooni at 52 drums for peace, unity, urges Nigerian leaders to prioritize citizens’ welfare

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike Arole Oduduwa and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding as he celebrates his 52nd birthday. Also, he urgef leaders across different sectors to place the collective interests of the people above personal considerations, stressing that a […]

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Danger of diversion

October 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Martins Oloja A road that began as a dream and became a nightmare’ Every great nation has a signature road. America has Route 66. Germany has Autobahn. UAE has Sheikh Zayed Road. Nigeria wanted to have Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – a 700km, 10-lane superhighway from Victoria Island, Lagos to Calabar, Cross River, passing through […]

Ondo monarch dies after collapsing, months after community crisis

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By Ade Oyeyemi The Onidogun of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare, has died after reportedly collapsing and spending about 24 hours in a coma. The traditional ruler was said to have collapsed on Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital, where he remained unconscious until his death […]

Osun Amotekun arrests, habalist four others over theft, conspiracy, fraud

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested five suspects in connection with alleged cases of theft, conspiracy, shop burglary, and fraud at different locations across the state. The suspects, aged between 30 and 33, were arrested on Wednesday following complaints received by the Corps regarding their alleged criminal activities. According to the Corps, […]

2027: INEC adds Accord Party’s Olawepo-Hashim to final list of presidential candidates

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has added Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo- Hashim to the final list of presidential candidates for the 2027 election. With his inclusion, the total number of presidential candidates for the election has risen to 19. INEC […]