AAUA, NUJ plan PGD in Journalism In its quest to provide platforms for journalists and graduates of Mass Communication to upgrade their academic qualifications, authorities of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has directed that the process of offering Postgraduate programmes in Mass Communication-related courses be worked out immediately. To this effect, the […]
‘We ‘ll consider CPS report for implementation’ By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | The chairman of Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) ,Mr Gbenga Edema has assured that the report on Contributory Pension Scheme(CPS) for the workforce of the commission will be considered for implementation. The chairman gave the assurance while receiving the Joint Technical […]
Ondo NURTW lauded over members empowerment By Adekola Afolabi \ The chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ondo state council, Mr Jacob Adebo, has been lauded for empowering members of the union. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu also applauded the current leadership of the union under Adebo popularly called ‘Idajo’, for the prevailing […]
‘I deliberately raped a minor’ Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | A 25-year-old man, Gbenga Ayelangbe, has told an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court that he was in his right senses when he had unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor (names withheld), blaming the devil for the act. However, his teenage partner-in-crime, John Oseni, said he molested the girl, […]
Gunmen abduct Chief Security Officer in Akure By Michael Ofulue | The Chief Security Officer (CSO) attached to Owena-Benin River Basin Development Authority has been abducted by yet to be identified gunmen in his office in Akure, the state capital. The victim, who was identified simply as Mr Ugwu Ejionu, an igbo by extraction was […]
Be involved in governance, NOA charges Nigerians Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has charged Nigerians on the need to have better understanding of the policies and activities of government so as to be actively involved in governance. Dr Garba Abari, Director General, National Orientation Agency gave the charge at the zonal […]
Osun pensioners demand 4 years entitlements Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Contributory pensioners in Osun state have protested the non-payment of their four years benefits by the state government. The protesting pensioners who consist retirees of primary and secondary schools and civil servant in the state said the state government was yet to pay their terminal […]
Do spirits eat rice and beans? By Sunmola Olowookere | The above question is the one on the lips of most residents of our neighbourhood. Indeed,” do spirits eat rice and beans?” Do they even eat at all? No one could offer any plausible or coherent answer to the question. A woman who sold foodstuffs […]
Agric, backbone of Osun’s economy – Oyetola From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has described agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy noting that the sector has vast potentials for sustainable revenue, employment generation and infrastructural development. Oyetola, who made the assertion this during the Farmers’ Field Day celebration in […]
Ondo distributes cocoa seedlings Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture will tomorrow commence the annual distributions of free improved cocoa seedlings to farmers. The annual distribution of free improved cocoa seedlings is part of the ministry’s deliberate strategy to ensure farmers expand, increase yields and income The distribution of cocoa seedlings according to statement from the […]
