The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the All Progressives Congress, Isaacs Kekemeke, has declared his intention to contest the Ondo South Senatorial seat, pledging inclusive and people-oriented representation if elected. Kekemeke made the declaration in Akure, stating that his decision followed persistent appeals from party leaders, women and youth groups across the senatorial district. He described the calls as overwhelming, noting that he could no longer ignore the pressure after months of consultations with stakeholders, associates and family members. “The more I tried to ignore the calls, the stronger they became,” he said, adding that supporters believed in his capacity,…
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday approved the sum of N50m to support women empowerment initiatives across the state, targeting widows, the elderly and other vulnerable groups. The governor made the announcement during a meeting with women groups held at the International Culture and Event Centre in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa said the intervention was part of his administration’s commitment to promoting the welfare and economic advancement of women. He explained that N40m of the fund would be disbursed as grants to beneficiaries, while N10m would be used to kick-start a cooperative scheme known as the O’Datiwa Women…
President Bola Tinubu has effected a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga. According to the statement, the directive was conveyed in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President approved the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister…
A former Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Research and Documentation, Hon. Ewatomilola Emiola Owoeye, has been appointed as Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Ewatomilola, who is a media practitioner, politician and entrepreneur, assumed her new role at the National Assembly last week. Reacting to the development, Ewatomilola expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve at the national level, describing the appointment as a call to greater responsibility. “I return all glory to God Almighty for this privilege. This appointment is not just a personal achievement but an opportunity…
Institutional Profile: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Foundation (EAF) Regulatory Status: Registered NGO (No. 146410) Endometriosis is a systemic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity, causing chronic inflammation, scarring, and debilitating pain. Endometriosis remain significantly underdiagnosed in sub-Saharan Africa due to low public awareness and menstrual taboos. Globally, endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women. In Nigeria, the prevalence is obscured by cultural silence and diagnostic delays. Patients in Nigeria often wait an average of 7 to 10 years for a diagnosis, frequently being misdiagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ‘normal’…
As political activities gather momentum in Idanre, a name continues to stand out as a symbol of hope, capacity, and genuine commitment to the people. Ayo Akinduko, a seasoned medical practitioner and community advocate seeking to represent the Idanre Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly. Akinduko, a proud son of Odode Idanre, has spent over two decades serving humanity through his medical profession, touching lives and building trust across communities. His journey goes beyond healthcare, as an investor and business consultant, he has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of economic empowerment and sustainable development. His impact is not…
The All Progressives Congress has unveiled its timetable for the 2027 general elections, with its presidential primary scheduled to hold on May 15 and 16, 2026. The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, on Monday, also fixed April 25 to May 2, 2026, for the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms at the party’s national secretariat. Submission of completed forms is expected to close on May 4, 2026. In the fee structure released by the party, the presidential form was pegged at ₦100m, made up of ₦30m for expression of interest and ₦70m for…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting several passengers. The bus, reportedly operated by GUO Transport, was said to be travelling eastbound when it was ambushed by the assailants on a section of the highway notorious for criminal activities. Sources said the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, fatally hitting the driver before forcibly taking away passengers to an unknown destination. Although security agencies had yet to issue an official statement as of the time of filing this report, eyewitness accounts and a viral video suggested that the…
A tragic incident occurred on Monday at Ilara-Mokin Junction in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, as a woman identified as Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo reportedly collapsed and died while waiting for her child writing the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It was gathered that the deceased had escorted her child to the examination centre and was seated nearby when she suddenly took ill shortly after arriving at the junction. Eyewitnesses said she had complained of weakness before slumping, sparking panic among residents and other commuters in the area. Sympathisers who rushed to her aid were unable to revive her,…
Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo broke down in tears during a podcast appearance as he narrated how he allegedly discovered that his wife had remarried in the United States after years of separation and sustained financial support from him. Ekpo, visibly emotional during the yet-to-be-released episode of Honest Bunch Podcast, said he only realised the extent of the breakdown in their marriage after coming across private messages in which his wife allegedly expressed deep dissatisfaction with their relationship. He said the message, which he claimed she did not know he had seen, painted a picture of long-standing frustration and emotional…