Fashion designer faces rape charges

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo A 30-year-old fashion designer, Sodiq Abdulrasaq has been remanded by an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused person was said to have committed the offence on September 11, 2020 around 8:00pm at Sabo Area in Osogbo. Police prosecutor, Kayode Adeoye told the court that the accused person […]

Polls violence: CP reads riot act

…Parties sign peace accord …Thugs to be prosecuted | By Michael Ofulue Eighteen political parties participating in the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State yesterday signed a peace accord and promised to give peace a chance before, during and after the election. The acord was held at the state police headquarters, Igbatoro road, Akure, […]

Ondo Guber: Ilaje supports Akeredolu/Ayedatiwa

Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa | The Ilaje community has declared its support for the reelection of Ondo State Governor , Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. The group which comprises of all prominent Ilajes including royal fathers took the decision yesterday at the Ilaje Development Summit Group, IDSG meeting to honour […]

Ondo Guber: Ilaje supports Akeredolu/Ayedatiwa

Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa | The Ilaje community has declared its support for the reelection of Ondo State Governor , Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. The group which comprises of all prominent Ilajes including royal fathers took the decision yesterday at the Ilaje Development Summit Group, IDSG meeting to honour […]

Teachers’ employment letters out soon – Odu

By Kehinde Oluwatayo | Chairman of Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board, Princess Oladunni Odu has assured that employment letters of the1000 teachers to be recruited by the state government will soon be out. Odu disclosed this in an interview with newsmen shortly after meeting with headteachers in Akure South Local Government yesterday. She said […]

We ‘re committed to Akeredolu’s reelection —Olukare

By Adekola Afolabi & Jimoh Ahmed | The Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadiri Momoh has declared the support of Akoko land to the continuity agenda of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who is the flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the October 10, Governorship Election in the state. Oba Momoh said the people […]

Nigeria’s indigenous languages going into extinction

Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa | The General Cordinator of Ejule-Nen 93.7 Fm, a local radio station in Okitipupa, Mr. Oluwole Fasalejo has called on the Federal Government to help in promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage through indigenous languages of ethnic groups. Fasalejo, told newsmen in Okitipupa, that the country’s indigenous languages were fast going into […]

Attacks: Rein in your supporters, Gov tells Jegede

… Nobody’s life should be at risk —Jegede By Josephine Oguntoyinbo, Adekola Afolabi, Jimoh Ahmed  & Saheed Ibrahim | Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has expressed regret over the incident that occurred in Oba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday 16, where supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All […]

Synod

The second  session of the 13th synod of the Diocese of Owo (Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion ) begins today, Friday and end with a thanksgiving service on Sunday at Saints Patrick’s Church,  Ijebu Owo with the theme”…But for Me and my House, We shall serve the Lord ” Joshua 24:15 According to a statement […]

Man in trouble for impregnating women

By Sunmola Olowookere | Casanova is in trouble And it is double palaver for him as the hook he sunk into the lake had caught two fishes. You find it unbelievable? Well, you will soon understand. Abiodun was a womanizer who loves winning young and trusting girls. He had wooed this particular lady with so […]