Finding solutions to insecurity in Nigeria

Finding solutions to insecurity in Nigeria By Olorunnimbe Farukanmi | Since numerous forms of insecurity continue to afflict this nation, serious efforts should be embarked upon to curb them, particularly armed robbery, kidnapping, Boko Haram invasion and political assassination as Nigeria continues to wriggle in pains due to the serious insecurities ravaging-her. This situation ought […]

Human trafficking: NAPTIP rescues 152 victims

Human trafficking: NAPTIP rescues 152 victims From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Command in Osogbo said  it has rescued 152 victims of human trafficking between 2017 and 2019. NAPTIP Zonal Commander, Mrs Kehinde Akomolafe disclosed this during the 2019 World Day against Human Trafficking programme […]

Automation of pension scheme will ensure transparency- Salam

Automation of pension scheme will ensure transparency- Salam From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The Vice Chairman, Standing Committee on Pension in the House of Representatives,  Mr. Bamidele Salam, has said automation of the pension system in Nigeria would prevent diversion and denial of pensioners’ entitlements. He made the assertion while fielding questions from newsmen in […]

UNIMED student wins F G’s scholarship

UNIMED student wins F G’s scholarship From Sade Adewale | A 200 level Medicine and Surgery Student of the University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo, Favour Mowaoluwa Agun has won the 2019 Federal Government Scholarship award following a brilliant performance in an examination conducted earlier this year. The South West Zonal Coordinator, Federal Scholarship Board, […]

The sporting family bleeds again

The sporting family bleeds again By Steve Alabi | August is a month of dreadful remembrance for Nigerian sports. It is the month that saw the untimely demise of the most flamboyant superstar in Nigerian football, Samuel Okwaraji and the most colourful commentator in sportscasting in this clime, Ernest Okonkwo. Since these two distinguished gentlemen […]

N30b loan: ODHA debunks non-approval allegation

N30b loan: ODHA debunks non-approval allegation By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | Ondo State House of Assembly has debunked a report that it has resolved not to approve the N30bn loan brought to it for approval by the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, if the state House of Assembly complex is not renovated. The Speaker of the House, […]

Benue D-Gov receives new Lobi Stars coach

Benue D-Gov receives new Lobi Stars coach By Femi Atolagbe | Benue State Deputy Governor and Chairman, Lobi Stars football Club, Makurdi, Engr Benson Abounu, yesterday received in his office newly appointed Chief coach of the club, Gbenga Ogunbote and charged him and the club management to go forth and win laurels for the state. […]

Why we are yet to apply for  FG’s loan – Oil Palm farmers  

Why we are yet to apply for  FG’s loan – Oil Palm farmers By Kehinde Oluwatayo | Oil Palm farmers in Ondo state yesterday said they have not applied for the Federal Government’s N30billion loan and that they are still studying the guidelines.    Speaking on behalf of the farmers, Chairman of National Palm Producers […]

Akeredolu eulogises Eric Teniola @70

Akeredolu eulogises Eric Teniola @70 By Adekola Afolabi | Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has extolled the virtues of a veteran Journalist and accomplished writer, Eric Teniola on his 70th birthday.  Akeredolu specifically described Teniola’s contribution to knowledge in the country as enormous. The governor spoke yesterday at the 70th birthday reception party and […]

Adenola promises to pay pupils’ school fees

Adenola promises to pay pupils’ school fees Agbelusi Ganiyu | In obvious response to His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, (JP) OFR, Owa of Idanre’s call for Idanre indigenes, home and abroad, to remember their people back home,  Mr. Ogunmakin Adenola has promised to pay the school fees of all the […]