How to curb post electoral violence By Ayodele Fagbohun | “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it….” Philosopher George Santayana. Electoral or political violence should as a matter of rule, carry stiffer sanctions or penalties not less than capital punishment on the perpetrators of the heinous act to serve as deterrent […]
Adebanjo calls for constitutional reforms A prominent Afenifere big wig, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has insisted that only constitutional reforms which will allow each region separate constitution will allow peace to reign in the country. Adebanjo made the declaration in Lagos yesterday during a parley with Journalists. He said: “Nigeria is running a unitary system of […]
Group passes vote of confidence on Akeredolu From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare-Akoko | Owo indigenes in Akoko have restated their continued support for the present administration in Ondo State even as they passed a vote of confidence on the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The Owos under the umbrella of Owo Development Association, Akoko Chapter […]
ODHA resumes legislative activities today By Adekola Afolabi | The Ondo State House of Assembly is now set for the last leg of its legislative activities as the Assembly reconvenes today. The House had gone on break to enable members fully participate in the electioneering campaigns of their different political parties in the just concluded […]
Boost Nigerian tourism through sports-Stakeholders By Femi Atolagbe | The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ooni of Ife Global Outreach, Dr Ayobami Oyedare, has advised Nigerians to promote their tourism potential through local and international sporting activities. Oyedare said that this was an area that would attract national and international spectators and investors without limit. […]
ODSG bids Ogunjobi farewell By Femi Atolagbe | The Ondo State government and its Football Agency joined the rest of the football family in Nigeria to give a final honour to Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi as the late football icon completed his journey home. After a week-long burial activities Ogunjobi’s remains was finally laid to rest […]
NPFL: Sunshine Stars 0- 0 Enyimba By Femi Atolagbe | Enyimba Football Club of Aba forced Sunshine Stars to a goalless draw at home yesterday in the NPFL match day eleven . The much anticipated star match was decided at the Ondo State Sports Complex ,Akure . Either half of the encounter ended without any […]
My victory is God’s grace By Jubril Bada | More facts behind the victory of the only female lawmaker-elect into the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Favour Tomomewo have emerged. Tomomewo revealed that her victory in the just concluded State House of Assembly election was due to her strong determination, personal relationship with people […]
Youths urged to channel their talents to nation devt By Jubril Bada | The need for youths to channel their wisdom and energy towards nation’s development rather than allowing themselves to be used for violence has been stressed. A political analyst, Mr. Wale Jonathan gave the assertion during a political programme on Orange FM radio […]
Ekiti PDP vow to challenge elections results …as APC boasts to defeat them in court Victor Akinkuolie ,Ado-Ekiti | The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti State chapter has vowed to challenge the outcome of the just concluded general elections held in the state in court. The party claimed that the elections conducted in the state […]
