Ondo gets N138.71b FAAC allocation 2025 first half

Ondo State received the sum of N138.71 billion from the Federal Account Allocation Committee(FAAC) in the first half of 2025. The allocation coverered funds disbursed to the state government and the 18 local government areas between January and June 2025, receiving a whopping sum of N138.71 billion. A report published by FAAC showed that Lagos […]

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OAU student commits suicide over poor academic performance

By John Dike, Osogbo A student of Dentistry Department at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, OAU, has committed suicide over poor academic results. A statement by the president of the Dentistry Students Association, Adebayo Idris, said the student committed suicide shortly release of examination results. According to the statement: “It is with deep sadness […]

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JAMB offers waiver to underage candidates admission

raises special committee to assess candidates below 16 with outstanding UTME, WAEC scores screens in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri September 22–26 moves to balance brilliance with maturity, curb age falsification The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Wednesday said it will begin screening for over 500 exceptional candidates below 16 years of age seeking admission into […]

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Oluwarotimi Akeredolu judiciary complex structure intact – Ondo

Ondo State Government has debunked reports alleging structural failure at the ongoing construction site of the state’s new Judiciary Complex in Akure. The structure is named after the departed  Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr Abiola Olawoye, while inspecting the project, said there was no truth to claims circulating that […]

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Osun youths endorse Adeleke for second term

By John Dike, Osogbo Youths in Osun State under the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office. They endorsed him at the 2025 International Youth Day celebration held at Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Osogbo. The event drew thousands of enthusiastic youths and key dignitaries from […]

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Osun 2026: INEC kicks off plan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has commenced activities for the 2026 governorship election with the posting of the official Notice of Election in all 30 local government offices and the Area Office in Modakeke. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mutiu Agboke, disclosed this on Wednesday during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting at the […]

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Crisis as prisons boss raises alarm over increasing death-row inmates

The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed a deep-rooted crisis in the management of death row inmates, which needs a drastic solution. The crisis, as exposed by the commanding heights of the service, is marked by overcrowding, indefinite legal delays, financial strain, and systemic neglect, among others. Confirming the rot on Tuesday at the third public […]

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INEC begins preparations for Osun governorship election

launches voter registration drive By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started preparations for the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, with a firm commitment to credible, inclusive, and peaceful polls. Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, announced this at an expanded stakeholders’ engagement held at the INEC State […]

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Boko Haram scare: Borno villagers flee, sleep on Cameroon streets, schools

Hundreds of residents of Kirawa in Borno State displaced by Boko Haram insurgents and now taking refuge in Cameroonian villages have lamented harsh living conditions, saying they spend the day in Nigeria and return to Cameroon at night to sleep in fear of renewed attacks. Speaking with The Punch on Tuesday, the residents explained that […]

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Insecurity: Zamfara lawmakers knock governor, seek FG’s intervention

Zamfara State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Bashar Gummi, has again expressed dissatisfaction over Governor Dauda Lawal’s security arrangements. The House has therefore called on the Federal Government to coordinate the security operation in the state in order to save the lives and properties of the people of the state. At Tuesday’s plenary, […]

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