From Francis Akinnodi, Ondo | The Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Jude Ayodeji Arogundade has called on individuals, private groups as well as government to partner with the church to improve the living standard of residents at the Saints Joachim and Anne Old People’s Home in Ondo city. Bishop Arogundade made the […]
By Bisi Olominu | P alm tree has the quintessential image of a tropic paradise and it is more significant than you may think. At the sight of palm tree, most people imagine a sunny beach setting, but these sturdy plants can also grow in a variety of other environment. This tree has unquantifiable commercial […]
By Sade Afe | Women are an integral part of a family, a culture, a society and most importantly, a nation. In order for a woman to excel in all these spheres, she needs to be backed by quality education. This, sad to say, in many countries, is not being carried out. Why is this […]
By Mary Agidi | As all is for the construction of the 12.6kms first phase of Okitipupa/Igbokoda Bypass road this week, Ondo state government has assured the people whose property and cash crops would be affected that they would be compensated accordingly as soon as enumeration exercise is completed. Disclosing this was the Commissioner for […]
By Ayo Olowu | Determined to significantly improve the living conditions of the people of its mandate areas of Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Governments, the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission OSOPADEC has said it will soon begin the execution of transportation and housing projects in the area. The Chairman of OSOPADEC, Honourable Olugbenga […]
Dr. Akin Ogunsakin is an Akure-based legal practitioner. In this interview with Abimbola Akindunbi, he speaks on proliferation of political parties, many of which are without ideology and the need for the electorate to ensure they vote in people of integrity into power, come 2019. Excerpts: Can we meet you sir? I am Dr. Akin […]
By Fatima Muraina & Chris Chimezie | One hundred and twenty seven intending Ondo Muslim pilgrims will today be airlifted from the Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia for this year’s holy pilgrimage. The intending pilgrims which consist of 72 men and 55 women, yesterday left Akure for Ilorin, Kwara state where they will be […]
By Mary Agidi & Tola Gbadamosi | Ondo State Government has unfolded her safety plans for inland travellers towards enusuring that they are well protected and entitled to compensation in case of boat mishap leading to casualties. To this end, the government has promised to clear waterways in Ilaje, Ese-Odo and environs to be accident […]
