The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, which claimed the lives of at least 41 worshippers and left more than 100 others injured. Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the prosecution, […]
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Ondo State Government has debunked rumoured abductions of school pupils and students in Akure the state capital. Like bushfire, rumours had spread in the state capital on Wednesday that bandits had invaded some Akure schools, and were kidnapping pupils and students, following which concerned parents rushed to schools, in anxiety for their children’s safety. Government, […]
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The four commissioners at the joint press briefing… Ondo State Government has approved the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, following traffic studies which identified the Alagbaka–Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) corridor as one of the state’s major traffic bottlenecks. It approved the new facility just as Owena Dam planned rehabilitation secures […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Hunters and local security operatives at Imesi Ile in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, on Wednesday arrested some suspected bandits who had reportedly invaded some farmlands in the community. Acting on a tip-off that the suspected bandits had invaded some farmlands, the hunters and local security men had reportedly […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Amid growing concerns over the resurgence of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the South-West region, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced plans to acquire new security drones and other modern surveillance equipment to boost intelligence gathering and strengthen security operations in the state. The move comes as […]
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Adelabu By John Dike, Osogbo Tension gripped residents of Ibadan on Wednesday following the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power and leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons. The victims were reportedly kidnapped by […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Not understanding the dimension of the instructions before you can be very costly, at times, quite fatal.* *Without any controversy, Moses was a man who understood God. God even testified and said this about him :* *Numbers 12: [6] And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has intensified security measures across the state, mobilising hunters, local security groups and conventional security agencies to strengthen the protection of schools and communities against emerging security threats. He disclosed this on Tuesday following a series of consultations with security stakeholders amid growing concerns over […]
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Olusola Adeyegbe My 2 cents is that perhaps we need to see marriage as an opportunity to serve. Some key words and sentences that come to mind here are: Serving, Helping, Expecting nothing in return, Welcome the romantic moments, Welcome the work, Welcome the ingratitude, Be happy just to have the family in your life, […]
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ondo State Executive Council has approved the upgrade of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), to the University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Owo. Also, it approved the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, following traffic studies which identified the Alagbaka–Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) corridor as one of the […]
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