Having the privilege to serve Ondo State from the digital media desk of the Governor’s office, I’ve witnessed many significant moments, but last Friday, November 28, at The Dome International Conference Centre, Akure, I experienced one that felt truly historic. The inauguration of new Justices of the Peace (JPs) after nearly 17 years of inactivity was more than a ceremony, it was the rebirth of one of our state’s oldest civic institutions. As the event unfolded, I could feel the weight of what was happening. These JPs are appointed by the Governor to help maintain peace, prevent disputes, and support…
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By Mercy Roland, CEO, Mercyspeaks Initiatives Every child carries within them a unique spark — a blend of potential, creativity, and promise waiting to be nurtured. Yet many children grow without truly recognizing their worth or understanding the gifts they possess. At Mercyspeaks Initiatives, we believe that building a child’s self-esteem is one of the greatest investments a parent, teacher, or community can make. A confident child becomes an empowered adult, capable of shaping their world and influencing others positively. 1. Understanding the Foundation of Self-Esteem Self-esteem is the inner belief a child has about their value and capabilities. Children…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has ordered the security agencies to step up efforts in safeguarding the territory, with improved surveillance at strategic points. Speaking at the resumption of “Operation Sweep” on Tuesday, the FCT commissioner of police, Miller Dantawaye said Wike had made the necessary provision that will aid the exercise. He said the team comprised of a joint military taskforce, police, Department of State Services ( DSS) and other security agencies which have been deployed to different parts of Abuja. Dantawaye called on the taskforce to work harder and curb criminal activities in…
Engr. Ayotunde and Chinelo Bally have announced the upcoming launch of a business grant intervention aimed at boosting the micro-economy in Ondo Kingdom. The initiative is designed to provide direct financial support to market women and petty traders, who have been facing economic challenges in recent times. Beneficiaries of the grant are not required to repay any amount, as the scheme carries zero interest. The intervention is strictly targeted at market women and micro-traders operating within Ondo Kingdom. Preparations for administration are nearly complete, with the official registration date and application process expected to be announced shortly. The organisers have…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike says there will be no further extension in the administration’s enforcement drive against defaulters of ground rent and other statutory fees in the nation’s capital. Wike made the declaration during an inspection tour of ongoing projects handled by construction firms Julius Berger and Leventis in Abuja. He stressed that Abuja’s aggressive development efforts are being funded strictly from the FCT’s internal budget. The Minister noted that “the earlier notice issued to property owners in default will lapse this week, and emphasised that the administration will not grant any additional grace…
The Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGrAM) has announced that arrangements are complete for the 2025 National Grassroots Mobilization Summit aimed at supporting the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr. Agbi Stephen Omobamidele, Chairman of the Central Organizing Committee, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with newsmen, describing the summit as a major turning point in the party’s nationwide mobilization efforts. Omobamidele said the event, scheduled for December 16, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, is expected to attract thousands of grassroots leaders, coordinators, community mobilizers, youth and women groups, as well as APC support structures from across…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the management and staff of Gallery Security Services Limited on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the outfit. The Governor also commended the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, on his contributions to the securty architecture of Ondo State and Nigeria. In his goodwill message, the Governor said: “I extend my warmest congratulations to Gallery Security Services Limited on the celebration of its 13th Anniversary. This milestone is a testament to years of courage, discipline, and steadfast service, particularly in the challenging terrain…
Segun Awolowo, grandson of the late sage and nationalist leader, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has died. As reported by Western Post, although full details were still emerging as at press time, the news of his passing has thrown the Awolowo family and close associates into mourning. Awolowo, who until recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), was reported to have been managing a health challenge for some time before his demise.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged members of the newly inaugurated South-South Development Commission to prioritise grassroots development and align their activities with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Wike gave the charge when the Board members and management team of the Commission, led by the Chairman, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, visited him in his Abuja office on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Minister congratulated the appointees on their selection by President Tinubu, stressing that the appointments reflected trust and confidence in their capacity to drive development in the region. The Minister said, “The only way…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday arrived in Kebbi State to meet with government officials and the families of the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga. Shettima’s aircraft touched down at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, accompanied by the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, and other senior government officials, DAILY POST reports. The Vice President, who travelled on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is expected to convey the President’s message of condolence and receive a detailed briefing on the abduction for onward communication to the Presidency. The attack…