Residents of communities troubled by ocean surge in the riverine area of Ondo State can now hope to wriggle out of the challenges soon as Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC), has promised to reclam all communities ravaged by ocean surge in the state’s coastal area. Hon Biyi Poroye, the vommission’s Executive chairman, […]
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With effect from January 1, 2026, Nigerians will start paying a N50 stamp duty on each bank electronic transfer of N10,000 and above. This is part of the measures that kick off the implementation of the new Tax Act which becomes effective in Nigeria from tomorrow. The stamp duty or electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) […]
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By: Steve Otaloro In just one year of purposeful leadership, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has redrawn the emotional and physical map of Ondo State. What was once a fleeting, once-a-year Detty December mood has been transformed into a living, breathing experience- an enduring celebration of progress, beauty, and shared prosperity that the people now enjoy […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed that the safety and security of its members remain non-negotiable as local government workers prepare to resume dutiws across the state. NLC state Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, stated this in a personally signed statement issued on Wednesday, in which he […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The President of the Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA), Hajiya Dr. Nafisa Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep sympathy with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the tragic loss of six of its members in a recent road traffic crash. She also commiserated with the families of the two other […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against pushing Nigeria into a deeper crosis. He warned that continued poor governance and erosion of public trust could push the country deeper into crisis unless urgent changes are made. In his New Year message shared […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) and Natural Head of the Race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State. His appointment was approved by the Governor of Borno State, […]
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By Olawale Familusi The last two days have been dramatic for the campaign teams of Najeem Sallam of the ADC and Bola Oyebamiji of APC as top clerics frontally asked why they think Ademola Adeleke did not deserve a second term. Reports indicated that a few days ago, the Ambo team met some top clerics […]
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By IkeChukwu Unegbe Another year turns the corner so as to allow a ‘new’ year to emerge. Excitement naturally fills the air. Many look forward to the New Year, hoping it would usher them into the longed-for life of bliss. ‘Old things have passed away…’, they jubilantly echo. These ‘old things’ must include the difficulties: […]
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parades 100 other suspected criminals Amotekun Corps, the local security outfit in Ondo State has arrested 39 suspected terrorists who fled Sokoto State following the Christmas Day airstrikes carried out by the United States military in Nigeria’s North-West. It also paraded other 100 suspected criminals arrested across the state. Briefing reporters, the Amotekun state commander, […]
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