Ondo Speaker elected Vice Chair, Conference of Speakers

By Adekola Afolabi | The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, has emerged the new Vice Chairman of the Conference of Speakers for the South-West geo-political zone. Oleyelogun was elected during Conference of Speakers held in Lagos. While attributing his emergence to the divine grace of God and unflinching […]

COMTRA lauds ODSG on operational guidelines

By Chris Chimezie | The leadership of Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Association (COMTRA) in the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State have expressed satisfaction with the manner at which the Akeredolu-led administration is handling their affairs which has led to their smooth operations. Some COMTRA leaders who spoke on behalf of others stated at […]

2019 Elections: Need For Caution

A flurry of activities in the nation’s political space have demanded for urgent caution among the politicians in the interest of the country. SEVEN months to the general elections,  various signals hovering over the nation are  threatening the  coming general elections. From the Boko Haram issue to Fulani herdsmen killings, defection by politicians to impeacement […]

Fayemi’s election can’t be upturned -APC chieftain

From Abiola Alo, Ado Ekiti | A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Hon. Bamidele Faparusi, has described the outcome of the June 14 governorship election as a reflection of the will of Ekiti people that cannot be upturned by the verdict of any other party. Faparusi described the move by […]

Farmers, herdsmen clashes, ODSG bans night, underage grazing

By Chris Chimezie | Determined to curb the incessant clashes between Hausa-Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the state, the Ondo State Government has said it will discourage night and underage grazing of cattle in the four local government areas of Akokoland and ensure proper registration of Fulanis in their domains. The government also promised that […]

Ondo Speaker elected Vice Chair, Conference of Speakers

By Adekola Afolabi | The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, has emerged the new Vice Chairman of the Conference of Speakers for the South-West geo-political zone. Oleyelogun was elected during Conference of Speakers held in Lagos. While attributing his emergence to the divine grace of God and unflinching […]

Extending maternity leave for child’s proper growth

By Mary Agidi | Breastfeeding is the feeding of babies with milk from a woman’s breast that begins within the first hour of a baby’s life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants. Breastfeeding, especially when it is done exclusively for six months has a number of benefits to both mother […]

Tying and dying

By Tope Babatope | Start up cost:              N100,000 Advertising: Word of mouth, materials on display, personal contact, complimentary cards etc. Why it is a good business: Everyone wants to look good at any point in time .Everyone has a taste for a particular thing or the other . Be it style of dressing, just […]

Oloyelogun marks birthday, church anniversary

By Adekola Afolabi | On Sunday, July 29, 2018 was a special day in the life of the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Prophet) Bamidele Oleyelogunnijesu, his family members as well as members of his church. This was because the Speaker who is also the founder, Soul Winning Spiritual Evangelical […]

Okitipupa celebrates Ogun festival

By Martin Fasusi, Okitipupa | Indigenes of Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo state trooped out in their numbers to celebrate the annual Ogun Festival. The chiefs in their traditional regalia danced to the tune of gongs made of iron while the traditional Ogun songs were sung. According to Yoruba mythology, Ogun festival […]