The daughter of the president and the Iyaloja-General, Chief Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo has re-emphasized the calls for more participation of women in the quest to develop the nation. Tinubu-Ojo who was speaking as special guest at this year’s International Women’s Day celebration in Akure the Ondo State capital maintained that a peaceful and healthy family contributes to harmonious bonds and support in the society. “Women should not relent in contributing their quota to the development of the nation. We must be involved in the stages of building our immediate environment and the nation at large”, the Iyaloja-General said. The theme…
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Dr Olayide Adelami, Ondo state deputy governor, has said the Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led government will not tolerate any act of restiveness and violence between communities or groups. This is in reaction to a boundary dispute between Ode-Irele in Irele local government and Igbobini in Ese-Odo local government, both in the southern senatorial district of Ondo state. Adelami, had on Friday, called the stakeholders for a dispute resolution meeting in Akure, at the behest of the governor, where he directed the two communities to halt the feud and give room for peace. He said, “no meaningful development can take place in an…
Oluyemi Ibiloye, Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State, has advocated for greater involvement of women in fostering peace and reconciliation efforts for the advancement of society. Ibiloye articulated this message during the 2024 International Women’s Day celebration, orchestrated by the Ondo State Civil Defence Officers Wives Association (CDOWA), held on Friday in Akure. The theme of the programme is “Invest In Women Accelerate Progress” The commandant, who said that women were change agents in the society, appealed to mothers and good women across the country to replicate what they were doing in the…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday donated an air conditioner and a radio set to Crest 106.1 FM in Akure. This is in continuation of the monthly support for media outfits in the State by the CPS, which started last month with the donation of air conditioner and television set to FRCN Positive FM in Akure. Receiving the items on behalf of Crest FM, the Regional Manager, Mr. Adeolu Gboyega and Head of Station, Mr. Godday Ighoteugono, thanked the Governor’s spokesman for fulfilling his promise to the station. They also…
Bello: We have gone beyond ‘senseless propaganda’ — Indigenes The Kogi Collective Interest Group (KOCIG) has denounced the demonstration held at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) targeting former State Governor Yahaya Bello, labeling it as politically motivated. This statement was issued by Abdulganiyu Yusuf, the group’s Chairman, on Friday. Abdulganiyu Yusuf, the group’s Chairman, asserted this stance in a statement released on Friday. The statement read, “It has come to the attention of the Kogi Collective Interest Group, KOCIG, the renewed onslaughts of some disgruntled political elements in Kogi State to resurrect their agenda of blackmail via unproven…
The Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been conferred with the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University, SSANU, Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA’s 2024 Most Worker-Friendly Governor Award. The award was conferred on the governor at the 2024 Labour Colloquium of the FUTA branch of SSANU held at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium of the university. Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Adenike Oladiji lauded the relationship of Aiyedatiwa with labour in the state, describing it as heart warming and worthy of emulation by other state governors. Reacting, the governor, who was represented by…
Dr. Olayide Adelami, deputy governor of Ondo state, on Thursday received members of the alumni association of the national institute, who came on a courtesy visit to his office in Akure. The alumni association from Ondo and Ekiti states comprised of high-profile policy-makers in both the private and public sectors, who attended the one year senior management course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru Jos. Chairman of the association, Dr Michael Ojo, said the team came to congratulate Adelami, who is a member of the association, for his appointment as deputy governor of Ondo…
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Ondo State, a political group, Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers (LACO-FS) has inaugurated the Akoko South East Local Government chapter of the group. Speaking at the inauguration, the convener of the group, Hon. Oladipipo Okeyomi, said the rationale behind inauguration of the chapter was to canvass support for the gubernatorial ambition of the Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Okeyomi, however, expressed optimism that Aiyedatiwa would emerge as the candidate of party, adding that the Governor possess qualities to pilot the affairs of the state. Also speaking, the Director…
Lisabi Festival: Alake of Egbaland, others harp on unity as Sarafa Isola’s grandfather is named Hero of the YearEminent sons and daughters of Egbaland, on Thursday, gathered at Mokola, in Abeokuta, to celebrate the 37th Lisabi Festival and honour the late Otun of Egbaland, Chief Tairu Braimoh Olaleye, as the Hero of the Year. The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, while speaking about the rich heritage of the Egba people emphasised the significance of Lisabi Festival in uniting the people and promoting selflessness and leadership qualities. The monarch, while celebrating the Hero of the Year,…