No fewer than three persons have been reportedly killed following a violent incident at a hotel party in Ikere-Ekiti, headquarters of Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The tragedy, which occurred on Saturday, disrupted celebrations organised by students and fresh graduates after the second convocation ceremony of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology. It was gathered that the event, initially marked by excitement, turned chaotic after a disagreement among some attendees degenerated into a clash. Eyewitnesses said the altercation escalated when some individuals allegedly used sharp objects, causing panic among those present. The ensuing confusion reportedly triggered…
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Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on Sunday declared what he described as imminent divine judgment against terrorists and their sponsors, saying retribution would come within the next seven days. The cleric made the declaration during a church service themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance” at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State. Addressing the congregation, Oyedepo said those behind killings and kidnappings across the country would face divine intervention if his mandate as a servant of God remained valid. “Except I am not sent, within the next seven days, there shall be judgment upon those responsible for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, a total of 1,264,940 results from the two examination days have been made available for candidates to access. “The results of candidates who sat for the examination on Friday, 17 April, and Saturday, 18 April 2026, have been released. A total of 1,264,940 results from these two days…
…..Donates Vehicle to Ondo APC, Rejects idea of Automatic ticket. _…..Says, “I have paid my due for the Party (APC), it’s time to treat me right.”_ …..As State Chairman, Kolawole allays Fear over Party’s mode of Primary. Ahead of the party primaries for the 2027 general elections, an frontline Aspirant for the Ondo North Senatorial District, Alex Oluremi Ajipe, has declared that fairness and equity demand that the senatorial seat be returned to Owo/Ose after almost 20years of exclusion, insisting that he has “paid his dues” in the ruling APC and deserves to be treated right. Ajipe, an industrialist, disclosed…
The Chairman of Ondo Northwest LCDA, Hon. Onidare Sunday Bukunmi, has congratulated the Ondo State Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, on the occasion of his birthday. Onidare, in a statement he personally signed, described Olawoye as a distinguished leader and dependable ally whose contributions to governance have remained impactful. He noted that the commissioner’s life has been marked by dedication to service, purposeful leadership, and consistent pursuit of growth in both public and private engagements. The LCDA chairman commended Olawoye’s performance in office, saying his tenure has witnessed noticeable improvements in infrastructure and housing development…
A political group in Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency has dismissed reports suggesting that a consensus arrangement has been reached ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claim as false and misleading. The position was contained in a statement issued by the Razaq Obe Media Team, which warned residents and stakeholders against what it called a calculated attempt by some political actors to manipulate public perception. The group maintained that no such agreement had been reached among aspirants, party leaders, or relevant stakeholders within the constituency, stressing that the narrative being circulated did not reflect reality. It explained that a genuine…
As a boy during the political processes that led to the advent of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, my father, a progressive local businessman and politician, would take me to political meetings and gatherings. He understood the importance of grassroots involvement in politics and governance and wanted his only son to be fully and duly involved, even if it meant nibbling away on Okin or Pako biscuits at that age. So, when Alliance for Democracy(AD) took over the six Southwest States in Nigeria in 1999, my father was the happiest man on earth. Years later before his glorious demise, he told me…
By Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju 2027 Presidential Candidate, Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) There is something Ondo people understand about a child who is raised well. They watch her go. They watch where she goes and what she does when she gets there. They watch whether she carries herself in a way that makes the place that raised her stand taller. They watch whether she remembers. I remember the radio station that gave me a microphone before I was old enough to understand what a platform meant. I remember performing Yoruba poetry on Ondo State Radiovision Corporation and other platforms from the…
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State have adopted consensus candidates for the Oyo North Senatorial District as well as federal and selected state constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached at a strategic meeting held in Ibadan, attended by Governor Seyi Makinde, the state party chairman and other prominent leaders from the Oke-Ogun axis. Party insiders said the consensus arrangement was designed to foster unity, reduce internal disputes and strengthen the party’s chances of retaining and expanding its foothold in the zone. For the Oyo North Senatorial District, stakeholders settled for businessman and…
MTN Nigeria has halted its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, in compliance with new regulatory directives issued by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The telecommunications firm disclosed this in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, explaining that the suspension was necessary to align with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. Xtratime enables prepaid subscribers to borrow airtime or data with repayment deducted from subsequent recharges. In the filing signed by the Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, MTN stated that the service now falls within the category of digital lending, thereby…