Will Aiyedatiwa’s N524bn 2026 budget improve living standard in Ondo?

In this report, Fidelis David dissects the N524 billion 2026 budget of the Sunshine State recently signed into law by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, probing whether the ambitious fiscal blueprint will translate into visible change in the daily lives of residents or join the long list of budgets whose impact never fully saw the light of […]

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Court of Appeal suspends proceedings in suit challenging Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has ordered the suspension of all proceedings, including the delivery of judgement, in a pre-emptive suit challenging the eligibility of Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to contest the next governorship election. The order was made in an appeal arising from Suit No. FHC/AK/CS/100/2025: Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo […]

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Descending from Fela’s Afrobeat to Wizkid’s Afrobeats

By Tunde Odesola Three occupants of a black Mercedes-Benz were heading to work on a good Friday morning. One was the driver, another was the aide, and their oga patapata. They came to crawling traffic on George Street in Ikoyi, Lagos, en route to Obalende, their office. The Federal Secretariat was at a touching distance. […]

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Afenifere urges Southwest Governors to build rail lines, strengthen Amotekun

Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere has urged Southwest governors to build a regional rail line linking Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti States, as a powerful strategy to boost economic integration and strengthen security across the region. It said in view of contiguity, socioeconomic value chain, and especially the historical connections, the rail network could […]

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Ondo to honour Ajasin, Fasoranti, Olumilua, others at 50

as Aiyedatiwa charts Ondo 2026 – 2076 Vision By Banji Ayoola Ondo State will honour the first civilian Governor of the old Ondo State, the legendary Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, at the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation. Notably, Ajasin was the leader of the  National  Democratic Coalition, NADECO, the umbrella […]

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INEC uploads Adeleke as Osun Accord governorship candidate

Party confirms By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party has confirmed the uploading of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Osun State Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, said the development followed the completion of all […]

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