Speak up on issues, Lawyers charged

Speak up on issues, Lawyers charged By Adekola Afolabi | Legal practitioners in the country have been charged   to speak up on critical national issues as a way of conscientising those in authority. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu  who stated this  said, doing so would serve as a guide to taking informed decisions and check on any […]

Insecurity: We’ll support security agents – Akoko people

Insecurity: We’ll support security agents – Akoko people From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko. | The people of Akoko have resolved to complement the efforts of security agents in curbing security challenges in the area. They made this known at an expanded meeting of the Police Public Relations Commitee of the Ikare Police Area Command with […]

Sniper: Victim of ignorance or circumstance?

Sniper: Victim of ignorance or circumstance? By Bayo Fasunwon | In Nigeria, palpable fear has caught with everyone. The levels of insecurity are lower than measurable. Social security was never birthed in Nigeria, job security has become a fable, financial security is a myth and the security of lives, and properties have become the unfulfilled […]

We’ll continue to save lives of our children- Akeredolu

We’ll continue to save lives of our children- Akeredolu By Adekola Afolabi | Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has disclosed that his administration is totally committed to  saving the lives of  children in the state because they form an  important aspect of the society. Akeredolu who disclosed this at the flag-off of the 2019 […]

NASS condoles with Fasoranti over daughter’s death

NASS condoles with Fasoranti over daughter’s death The leadership of the National Assembly yesterday called on all Nigerians to cooperate in the fight against insecurity in the country. The Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Boroffice stated this in Akure, when he led the National Assembly delegation on a condolence visit to the leader of the […]

Immunisation: ODSG commends stakeholders

Immunisation: ODSG commends stakeholders By Kemi Olatunde | Executive Secretary, Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA), Dr. Francis Akanbiemu has described community participation as an essential tool in policy decision of the agency. He disclosed this during the social mobilisation committee meeting in Akure. Akanbiemu who was represented by the Director Planning, Research […]

20 Coys investing $300m in Ondo

By Bisi Olominu | Ondo State is gradually metamorphosing into a commercial hub as about 20 blue-chip companies are already investing in the Ore Industrial Park with the injection of over $300million worth of foreign direct investments into the state economy. The companies were said to have commenced the construction of their factories’ facilities at […]

Financial Group applauds Ondo over transparency

By Fatima Muraina | Centre for Peace and Self Value Reorientation, has applauded the Ondo State Treasury House for its transparency, describing it as the best among the financial institutions in the south-west of Nigeria.  Executive Director of the Centre, Comrade Abubakar Oyibo gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the office […]

Nigeria’s security challenges: Any way out?

Nigeria’s security challenges: Any way out? The recent allegation that Fulani herdsmen are responsible for the killings and kidnappings in the country have led to some Northern groups asking the Fulani herdsmen to come back to the North. Our correspondent, Kayode Olabanji,  speaks with lawyers on the issue.  Excerpts: Mr Charles Titiloye, a legal practitioner […]

Akure City denies match fixing allegations

Akure City denies match fixing allegations By Femi Atolagbe | The management of Nationwide league one campaigners  Akure City FC of Ondo State have replied to a letter from the Chief Operating Officer of the NLO denying the match fixing allegation leveled against the Akure based team. According to the letter earlier sent to Akure […]