Ondo, FAO to partner on food security

FAO Representative in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Dr. Hussein Gadain, and Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Aiyedatiwa pledges support for farmers, youths training Ondo State Government and the Food and Agricultural Organisation, FAO, have resolved to partner on food security and land reforms to promote food security, youth empowerment and land reforms in the state. Governor […]

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Outrage as armed robbers kill ARISE TV Abuja anchor

Nigerians have expressed displeasure about the insecurity ravaging the country, following the news of the killing of a news anchor with the ARISE Television, Somtochukwu Maduagwu reportedly by suspected armed robbers at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. A statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of the management […]

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2027: Jonathan’s dismal performance record, eligibility against him – Presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan The Presidency says former President Goodluck Jonathan’s alleged poor performance record, and eligibility having been sworn in twice as President, would stand against his plan to re-contest the office next year. However, it said in a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo […]

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Oyetola at 71 urges youths to shine, shun drug abuse

By John Dike, Osogbo Marine and Blue Economy minister, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has urged Nigerian youths to stay away from drug abuse, warning that it leads to mental health issues and a life of destruction. He said, “Please, I plead with you avoid drug abuse. It only leads to mental health issues and a path […]

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Seized Osun allocations paid into LG accounts, not to our officers – APC

Knocks NLC, NULGE for peddling lies over payment By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE and Nigerian Labour congress, NLC of peddling lies over the payment of the seized allocations of Osun State’s local governments. Contrary to the claim by the unions that […]

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Adeleke congratulates Osun AG on promotion to SAN rank

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Tolulope Jimi-Bada, SAN, on his well-deserved elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Governor described the recognition as a significant affirmation of Jimi-Bada’s distinguished contributions to the legal profession. Governor Adeleke […]

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OSPOLY Starts 2025/26 Post – UTME Screening

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY) has flagged off its 2025/2026 Post-UTME physical screening for prospective students who selected the institution as their first choice. A statement by the institution’s Registrar, Mr. Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede, said the screening starts today, Monday, September 29, and is scheduled to run through Monday, October 6, […]

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Aiyedatiwa assures inclusive development

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday pledged that no part of the state would be left out in his administration’s development plan. He reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive growth and enhanced security. Speaking at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Oke-Emeso, Akure, during a thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th […]

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FG releases seized Osun LG allocations to sacked APC officials, NULGE alleges

says action violates court order warns against consequences By John Dike, Osogbo The National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in Osun State, on Sunday alleged that the Federal Government has released the seized allocations to sacked All Progressives Council local government officials. It said the release contravened a pending court order. The union made […]

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