distributes ambulances, patrol vans Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday commissioned 10 ambulances, and took delivery of 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies. He also presented official cars to new Permanent Secretaries. At the presentation, which took place at the Government House in Akure, the Governor stressed that healthcare delivery goes beyond policy […]
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Ondo State Police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal, has confirmed the arrest of 11 suspects over the recent abduction of six worshippers at a Celestial Church in Uso community, in Owo Local Government Area of the state. He disclosed this at a press conference in Akure, where he also announced the rescue of one of the […]
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Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, receiving the Yoruba Leadership Award of Integrity from the President of Yoruba Youth Assembly, Aare Olarinde Thomas, in his Conference Room in the institution…on Thursday, February 26, 2026 The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Ondo State, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, has bagged the Yoruba Leadership […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has asked the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, to resign immediately over his alleged involvement in a N13.7 billion payroll fraud that has sparked widespread public outrage. It alleged in a statement on Friday by its spokesman, Kola […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo In the corridors of the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja, a new chapter has begun. Olatunji “Tunji” Disu, recently appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), is stepping into one of the most challenging roles in the nation’s security architecture. A seasoned career officer, known for his intelligence-led policing, discipline, and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo In a grand ceremony that celebrated centuries-old traditions, Chief Saka Awojodun has been appointed and formally installed as the new Jaaran Adimula of Ile-Ife, one of the highest-ranking chieftaincy titles in the ancient city. The appointment, approved by the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, marks a […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe Familiarity rarely announces itself as a risk. It comes quietly. It often begins the moment we drop titles and say, “Please, call me by my first name.” That small sentence sounds harmless, even warm. Yet in many professional and cultural settings, it is not casual at all. It requires permission. It signals […]
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Chairman/Editor in Chief of Owena Press Limited, Mr Kayode Fasua; and the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji at the public hearing on the bill to incorporate the state-owned media outfit…on Thursday, February 26, 2026 By Josephine Oguntoyinbo Stakeholders, including lawmakers, government officials, media professionals and labour leaders, among others, […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *It is not good to fall.* *But without giving excuses, there are times you fall by reason of circumstances that are beyond your control.* *Therefore, if and whenever a man falls, he must be determined to rise again.* *Listen to the Mind of God on this :* *Proverbs 24: [16] “For a […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The phrase, being smart, connotes something unsavoury; something that leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. I believe it is for impactful meaning that the emphatic tautology is employed to paint the picture of how disgusting playing smart could be! Being opportunistic. Otherwise, how do you explain a man voted a winner […]
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