Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is willing to partner organizations in providing basic infrastructures for the people of the state. The governor made the statement while receiving members of the Rotary Club of Nigeria, District 9126, in his office in Akure on Wednesday. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor said, “Rotary club is an unrepentant philanthropic organisation, and we appreciate all they have done, and will still do, in Ondo state. “Your organisation has been a viable partner over the years, and we look forward as a government, to more endurable and fruitful years…
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The Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, on Tuesday was honoured with the award of Distinguished Legislator of the year by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State council. The event which took place at the Blissword Hotel Hall, Ijapo Estate Akure was witnessed by dignitaries from within and outside the State. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Correspondents Chapel, Mr. Tosin Ajuwon lauded the Speaker for his dedication and commitment to legislative activities in the hallowed chamber which among others earned him the well deserved honour. While commending his exemplary leadership…
The chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Ondo State chapter, Adewale Bolarinwa has described Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as an enigmatic leader and a worthy ambassador of transformation that can lead State back to greatness. According to a statement issued after the weekly meeting of the association, the leadership unanimously resolved to mobilize their members across the eighteen local government of the State, to support Governor Aiyedatiwa in the coming election. Bolarinwa noted that the state has witnessed rapid development since the governor took over the mantle of leadership “We are supporting Governor Aiyedatiwa because of his purposeful…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria has promised not to relent until victory is achieved in the fight against crude oil theft. The President of the association, Festus Osifo, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS 2024). The summit was themed: “The future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry: Energy mix, energy security, Artificial Intelligence, divestment, and crude oil theft.” “The scourge of crude oil theft poses a significant threat to our industry, economy, and national integrity. As an association, we have mounted the rostrum over time, both on…
A 62-year-old man, Sunday Adesoye, was arraigned in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday for allegedly stealing four bottles of cousins red wine worth N27,000 . The police charged Adesoye whose address was not provided with theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Inspector Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug.12 at 8 a.m in Ado-Ekiti. Mr Bamikole said that the defendant stole the wine bottles belonging to the complainant, Apro Pharmacy and Supermarket Ltd. Mr Bamikole said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 302(1) (a) of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Wednesday destroyed seven hectares of hemp farms and arrested three suspects in Kogi. The NDLEA Kogi Commander, Umar Yahuza, made this known during an interview in Lokoja. Mr Yahuza said that three hectares were discovered in Ikeja Forest, while the other four were in Maikeke Village of in the Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of the state He said that during the operation, three suspects were arrested at the Ikeja Forest, while the owner of the four hectares of hemp farm escaped. He said that the agency’s breakthrough was recorded within a week, during…
A 31-year-old man, Ishola Awogbemi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly in possession of 10 pieces of iron rods suspected to be stolen. Awogbemi, whose address was not provided, is facing trial on a count charge of unlawful possession. The prosecutor, Inspector Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on August 18, at 11.00 a.m., in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. According to him, the defendant was unlawfully in possession of 10 mm pieces of iron rods suspected to be stolen. Mr Apata said that the offence contravened Section 345 of the Criminal…
The Governor of Ondo State Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has commended the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) for championing academic excellence in Nigeria and beyond. The Governor gave the commendation at the Government House on Tuesday while receiving the new Pro Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of FUTA, Senator (Prof) Nora Daduut, who led other members of the Council to pay a courtesy call on him as part of the formalities of her assumption of duties. Governor Aiyedatiwa said: “There is no doubt that the university under the leadership of Professor Adenike Oladiji is doing great things. I stay…
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday sentenced an 18-year-old, Oluwaseun Adeniran, to six months community service for impersonation and internet fraud. The presiding judge, Justice S.O. Adeyemi, sentenced Adeniran after adopting the plea bargain agreement signed between the convict and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC arraigned Adeniran on a one-count charge of defrauding one Ambar Snoeckx by creating an account to lure his victim. He had also presented himself as Keffy Smith, an American. EFCC’s Counsel, Umar Yusuf, informed the court that a plea bargain agreement had been signed by the convict…
The wave of overwhelming support for the election of Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, continued last weekend as a young businessman, Abdul Tunji Muhammed, donated campaign vehicles and other materials to the campaign of the Governor. Adetunji Mohammed Abdul (ATM) is the Chairman of Horizon Capital Investment Limited and CEO of Dreamspaces Development Limited; a real estate investment and development company. He has amassed over 15 years experience within real estate and private equity investments industry. Mr. Abdul, an investment banker and corporate finance expert, has worked across various financial institutions in the United States and the United…