Alumni set to promote tennis in Nigeria

Alumni set to promote tennis in Nigeria Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The diaspora based arm of the Alumni Association of St. Charles’ secondary school Ayepe, Osogbo, known as Charleans in Diaspora Incorporated are gearing up for the maiden edition of their sports festival which is being planned to come up in December 2019. The sports […]

‘CSDP projects ’ll bring succour to Osun’

‘CSDP projects ’ll bring succour to Osun’ From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Citizens of the Osun state have been urged to see Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) as part of dividends of democracy to bring succour to the people of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural and Community  Affairs, Hon. […]

ODSG expends N30b on salary arrears

ODSG expends N30b on salary arrears By Adekola Afolabi | Ondo State government said it has expended over N30 billion to offset six of the seven backlog arrears of salaries owed the state workers by the immediate past administration. The Chief of Staff to the governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale who disclosed this in an  interview […]

My visit to Ooni, home coming – Olowo

My visit to Ooni, home coming – Olowo By Jimoh Ahmed | Ile-Ife, the ancient cradle of the Yoruba race stood still on Monday as the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye  and his entourage stormed the city on a courtesy visit to Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In what looked like […]

Ondo guber: ACPN still searching for aspirant, State chair

Ondo guber: ACPN still searching for aspirant, State chair By Jubril Bada | Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State, the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has said that it is yet to get any gubernatorial aspirant that would show interest to contest under the platform of the party in the next year […]

‘ODCSDA ’ll transform rural areas’

‘ODCSDA ’ll transform rural areas’ From Akinnodi Francis, Ore | The Ondo State Government through its Community and Social Development Agency (ODCSDA) has reiterated the determination of the Akeredolu-led government to transform the rural areas and enhance the well-being of the citizens.  The General Manager of the agency, Mr. Bosun Ogundipe made this known during […]

DISCOS: Is it time for recapitalization?

DISCOS: Is it time for recapitalization? By Bisi Olominu | Nigerians are bitter with the state of electricity that has been in comatose in the country. Go to the South, North, Southeast and Southwest, the agony of Nigerians are still the same as the Discos giving the mandate to supply electricity to various homes, companies […]

Man, family cheat death in Okitipupa

Man, family cheat death in Okitipupa By Seye Fakinlede, Okitipupa | An unidentified Honda pilot driver with car number plate FJK 75AS narrowly escaped crashing into a residence with his jeep during the weekend.  According to an eye witness account, the Honda Pilot break failed while he was navigating to enter the street.  The near […]

Nigeria Navy begins campaign against exam malpractice, other vices

Nigeria Navy begins campaign against exam malpractice, other vices From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare | The Nigerian Navy has launched a campaign against drug abuse, cultism, examination malpractices, bullying and gang violence in all its schools around the country. The campaign was launched as part of efforts to ensure optimal performance in the force’s welfare schools. […]

Why fire service must be strengthened – ODHA

Why fire service must be strengthened – ODHA By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | Ondo State House of Assembly has charged the state Ministry of Works and infrastructure to further strengthen the fire service unit as the dry season approaches. House committee on Works who gave the charge during a familiarisation visit to the ministry also commended […]