Abducted Naval Officer: Family rejects N50m ransom

By Michael Ofulue & Jinoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko The family of the Naval Officer, Lt. Commander Ajare Uchegbulah Amadi, abducted last Wednesday has rejected the N50million ransom demanded for his release. According to a competent police source, the wife of the victim, Mrs Uchegbulah said the family could not even afford N100,000 for ransom. However, […]

Ekiti senator advocates virtual court proceedings

From Victor Akinkuolie Ado-Ekiti The senator representing Ekiti central district in the National Assembly, Opeyemi Bamidele, has advocated for the adoption of virtual court proceedings, saying the move would further enhance administration of justice . Bamidele, Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, said it will bring a radical paradigm shift to […]

Amotekun’ll take off immediately – Corps Commander

By Adekola Afolabi The newly appointed Corps Commander of Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Olu Adeleye, said the corps would begin operation immediately without further delay. Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, had on Wednesday appointed the seasoned security expert who is a retired Civil Defence chief as the Corps Commander […]

Ayetoro Sea incursion: NEWMAP begins intervention

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo & Kemi Olatunde The sea incursion challenges in Ayetoro, Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State will soon be over following the intervention of Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP. The Project heralded the promise to support the state government in pushing the Ayetoro Sea back to its position and engage […]

Why we donated to Akure Orphanage – NYSC

From Jimoh Ahmed Ikare-Akoko The adage which says a friend in need is a friend indeed aptly played out on Wednesday, as the Ondo State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio, rekindled the memory of a very dear and intimate friend who passed on to glory a year ago. The State Coordinator had visited Hope Orphanage […]

ODSG frowns at illegal buildings construction

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo Ondo State Government has warned the citizens to adhere to what is stated in their building approvals, saying that it would not condone any illegal construction across the state. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Alhaji Rasheed Badmus, who stated this while leading top government officials and some Staff […]

Seven jostle for Oluyin’s stool

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti No fewer than seven persons who are from different royal houses in Iyin-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun local government of Ekiti state have signified their intention to become the next monarch of the town. The seven persons whose names were given as, Prince Adeniyi Ajakaye, Prof. Tunde Falodun, Prince Rotimi Owolabi, Dr. Babatunde Akinrinade, […]

ODHA collaborates with ministry on information dissemination

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo The Ondo State House of Assembly is to collaborate with the state Ministry of Information in order to facilitate a rancor-free information dissemination process. This came to the fore when members of the House Committee paid an oversight visit to the ministry. The members led by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, […]

Kidnappings: Akoko residents want Military Base

From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare-Akoko Worried by the unending high profile kidnappings in Akoko area of Ondo State, indigenes and residents have called on the federal government to establish a military base and formation in a strategic place in the area. They posited that this will further strengthen the security of lives of the people living […]

Akeredolu’s leadership style impressive – Non-indigenes

By Adekola Afolabi A coalition of non-indigenes resident in Ondo State have given thumbs-up to the leadership style of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, which the group said has impacted positively on the lives of residents of the Sunshine State. Speaking during its visit to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, the Forum […]