Insecurity: Ekiti women farmers resort to fasting

Insecurity: Ekiti women farmers resort to fasting Victor Akinkuolie,  Ado-Ekiti | In a bid to end the menace of insecurity in the country, women farmers in Ekiti State have declared a one-day fasting. The farmers, under the aegis of women in agriculture submitted that the fasting period would be channelled towards fervent prayers, for the […]

‘We’ll make Ondo leading cocoa producer’

‘We’ll make Ondo leading cocoa producer’ From Jimoh Ahmed, Owo. | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is committed to ensuring that the Sunshine State regains its lost glory as the leading cocoa producing state in the country. The Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture and Agricultural Business, Akin Olotu stated this in a chat with […]

SUBEB chair warns contractors against shoddy jobs

SUBEB chair warns contractors against shoddy jobs By Bukola Olamona | Chairman, Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Princess Oladunni Odu has warned contractors handling the renovation and construction of Primary Schools against shoddy jobs  Odu who said the warning is both an appeal and directive said the contractors should do the job according […]

I have featured in over 100 films – Lala

I have featured in over 100 films – Lala By Bamidele Kolawole \ Famous actor, Muyideen Oladapo popularly known as Lala, Omo Iya Onila, has said his passion and love for acting has opened many  doors for him since he started acting almost 27 years ago. In an interview with Friday Extravaganza, he speaks on […]

‘Fuji can transform people’s lives’

‘Fuji can transform people’s lives’ By Kolawole Bamidele | A popular musician, Solomon Taiwo popularly known by his stage name ‘Taye Turaya’, has said his aim is to become a great artiste that would touch people’s lives both at home and in diaspora. The artiste during an interview with Friday Extravaganza said that he started […]

Wife divorces husband over HIV status

Wife divorces husband over HIV status Like a bitter pill, a 47-year-old man, Salawu Abdul, is yet to come to terms  with the fact that his wife of 19 years was leaving him because he is HIV positive. The petitioner, Mrs. Hannah Abdul , had approached the Grade A Customary Court in Akure for the […]

12-year-old marriage dissolved over desertion

12-year-old marriage dissolved over desertion Fisayo Akinduro,  Osogbo | An Ile-Ife High Court has dissolved a 12-year-old marriage between Yetunde Olaomo and Nathaniel Olaomo over desertion and disappointment. Justice Raheem Shiyanbola,  who presided over the divorce suite, granted the petitioners prayer for dissolution on the grounds that there was no more love between them. In […]

Visa scam lands man in court

Visa scam lands man in court Fisayo Akinduro,  Osogbo | For  allegedly reneging his promise of securing a Canadian Visa for his client,  40-year old man, Wasiu Solaja has been remanded by the  Magistrates’ Court sitting  in Modakeke, Osun State. The accused person was alleged of committing  the offence in April, 2019 at Ogunsua Palace […]

Man remanded over alleged robbery

Man remanded over  alleged  robbery By Kayode Olabanji | A 21-year -old man, Tobi Rufus, has been remanded at Olokuta prison custody by an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Oke-Eda, for robbing two people of their phones and money. Rufus  was said to have committed the offence on April 27, 2019 at about 8:30pm […]

Southwest Security Summit: Matters Arising

Southwest Security Summit: Matters Arising THE leadership of the South West political zone who were miffed by the bold increase in the level of insecurity of lives and properties in the zone took the bull by the horn and called a solemn assembly to discuss the menace and proffer immediate solutions to the incessant attacks […]