The legality of protests in Nigeria

The recent ENDSARS protests which paralysed Economic, Commercial and Social activities in most parts of the country brought about some lessons. However, our correspondent Michael Ofulue sought the views of some legal practitioners. Excepts: Kayode Adeola Nigerians are entitled to a peaceful Protest, this right is guaranteed & derived from the 1999 Constitution of the […]

My victory God’s made —Akeredolu

By Adekola Afolabi Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday said his electoral victory at the just conducted governorship election in the state was a victory which God has made. The Governor noted that nobody can change what God has done, adding that those going to the Tribunal to challenge his victory are just wasting their […]

Iwalewa visits Okitipupa LG Boss over violent protest

From Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa Chairman Okitipupa Local Government of Ondo State, Mr Igbekele Akinrinwa, has been enjoined to be strong as the best will soon happen even in the midst of storm. Former Member representing Irele Constituency in the Ondo State Assembly, Mr. Afolabi Iwalewa, gave the advice during his courtesy visit to the Chairman […]

As ‘aluta’ becomes ‘are looting’

Bayo  Fasunwon The fire ebbs, and the smoke fades, but the ashes remain hot. That is the situation in many parts of Nigeria after #EndSars Aluta. Now Aluta means struggle, and it is a word that stands not on its own. The sentence from which it is culled states, ‘Aluta continua, Victoria acerta’. That means […]

No records of infamy in our LG – council Boss

  From Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa The Chairman of Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mrs. Folawe Aluko, has said no single case of such infamy was recorded in her LG. She added that their thoughts and prayers remained with those who suffered losses in varying proportions across the country. The LG Boss stated this […]

#EndSARS: What should we now expect?

Adewale Kupoluyi The devastation meted out to the nation following outrage by youths and young people over the excesses of personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is yet to abate. The monumental loss of lives and property as a result of the uprising is worrisome. The situation in […]

Ex Sports Council GM pens down

By  Femi Atolagbe After 35 years service, the retired General Manager of Ondo State Sports Council OSSC, Mr Wande Fabuluje has said the most happiest day of his life was when he received the letter of elevation to grade level 17. “I give glory to Almighty God for allowing me to get to the pinnacle […]

COVID-19 palliatives not hoarded in my palace -Olowo

From Jimoh Ahmed,Owo The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III has described as untrue, baseless and figment of the imagination of those circulating the story of undistributed COVID-19 palliatives being hoarded in his palace. Oba Ogunoye stated this in a press release by the Directorate of Publicity, Olowo’s Palace and signed by his […]

Fayemi advocates more revenue for states, LGAs

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi hàs suggested for an equitable revenue allocation formula that will speak to the federalism Nigeria has adopted and give more resources to states and local governments to perform more responsibilities for it’s citizenry. The Governor said there should be urgent need for a […]

ICAN thumbs-up Akeredolu on accountability

By Adekola Afolabi The Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led administration in Ondo State has been commended for its commitment to accountable and transparent leadership which has now been acknowledged by the World Bank. Speaking while on a courtesy visit to Governor Akeredolu in his office in Akure, the 56th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountant […]

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