Regional Development minister Momoh calls for unity between govt and people to build prosperous Nigeria

SA Project Monitoring SW/SE  Divisions to the Regional Development Minister, Engnr Abubakar Momoh, Chief Wole Iroaye with some former governors at the fifth national conference of the Forum  of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria in Abuja The minister of Regional Development, Engnr Abubakar Momoh, has advocated a collaboration between the government and people as a […]

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Osun Poly ranks second Nationally, qualifies for NIFST competition final

By John Dike Osogbo Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has recorded a major academic achievement by emerging second nationally in Stage Two of the Prof. Hafiz Abubakar Hybrid Competition, securing qualification for the final stage of the national contest. The feat places the institution among the four best-performing institutions in the competition, which brings together students […]

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Former Ondo commissioner Osunyikanmi dies at 55

By Ade Oyeyemi A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Dr Pius Osunyikanmi, has died at the age of 55 while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Osunyikanmi, an indigene of Ile-Oluji in Ondo State, reportedly died at an undisclosed hospital abroad. He previously served as Director-General of the Technical Aid Corps, a Federal Government […]

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Tragedy as police corporal allegedly kills girlfriend, commits suicide

By Ade Oyeyemi A police corporal attached to the Ajaokuta Division of the Kogi State Police Command has allegedly shot his girlfriend dead before taking his own life. The incident reportedly occurred around 9pm on Friday, throwing the area into mourning, although the circumstances surrounding the deaths remained unclear as of the time of filing […]

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Ooni hosts Asari Dokubo, receives invitation to Kalabari coronation

By John Dike Osogbo — seeks stronger cultural, historical and economic ties between Ile-Ife and Elem Kalabari The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has hosted the Amanyanabo of the Source, Elem-Kalabari, Torusarama-Piri, Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, at his Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, The visit was part of efforts […]

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Ondo monarch rejects HRH title, insists on ‘His Majesty’

By Ade Oyeyemi The Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, has directed government officials, organisations and members of the public to address him as “His Majesty” rather than “His Royal Highness”. The monarch made the clarification in a palace notice published on his official Facebook page on Saturday, urging […]

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FUTA Teaching Hospital marks first year under federal ownership, promises better services

By Ade Oyeyemi The Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Teaching Hospital, Professor Olusegun Ojo, has said the institution is making progress in specialised healthcare delivery one year after its takeover by the Federal Government. Ojo stated this in a press release issued on Friday to mark the first anniversary of […]

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Adelami rolls off Ondo APC campaign machine for Tinubu’s reelection

kick-starts statewide house-to-house campaign  By Banji Ayoola Barely 24 hours to the kick-off of the nationwide campaign on Saturday for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ondo State Deputy Governor Dr Olayide Adelami has rallied all members of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state to commit themselves to the campaign in the […]

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Fasoranti popularised Positive FM Akure – Animasaun

By Banji Ayoola The pioneer General Manager of Positive FM radio station in Akure, Alhaji Kola Animasaun, has described the passing of Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as the end of a glorious and an unforgettable era. Fasoranti, aged 100, died peacefully at about 4.00 pm, at his Akure home on Tuesday. Animasaun, who […]

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