Ahead of the November governorship election in Ondo state, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said that the late governor Rotimi Akeredolu would’ve been proud of him as his worthy successor. Aiyedatiwa said in Akure how he wished that his late principal were alive to see him as his successor. According to him “it was late Akeredolu’s wish that l emerged the next governor. “I am proud to say I am a part of Akeredolu legacies. It has been his wish that I succeed him. “He said it on our first day of inauguration. During our Exco meetings, he repeated it severally. “I…
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The House of Representatives has resolved to stop sports betting in the country and urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to comply with the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act, 2005. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kelechi Nwogu (PDP-Rivers) at plenary in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had earlier reported that approximately 60 million Nigerians aged between 18 and 40 engage in sports betting. According to him, weak or neglected regulations of sports betting have given rise to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Nwogu added that it had…
Perhaps, Hon. Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, current minister of interior, an accomplished business management and consulting executive with over seventeen years of public and private sector experience in project and strategic management, may have read the book. Discussing how structures drive vision, Forbes and Prevas insist that it is not just enough for a leader to have vision, but he must put in place structures to effect it. They compared Cyrus the Great and Jack Welch and John Chambers and how their modern businesses were built. No matter what anyone says about the present administration, Tunji-Ojo stands out as one minister…
It is a fascinating turn of events in Ondo State’s political landscape, where a significant shift in power has led to a change of heart among politicians. One cannot help but notice the irony that many of those who supported the ill-plotted impeachment of Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the former deputy governor, now find themselves running after him in what they call solidarity. The reason behind this abrupt change in attitude is simply because Aiyedatiwa now holds the position of governor. This situation offers an important lesson for the followers who were once vehemently fighting each other over their political support. It…
The UK economy has slipped into recession as households cut back on spending in response to soaring interest rates and rising cos of living. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) fell by a larger than expected 0.3% in the three months to December after a decline in all main sectors of the economy and a collapse in retail sales in the run-up to Christmas. It followed a drop of 0.1% in the third quarter, confirming a second consecutive quarter of falling national output – the technical definition of a recession. According to…
Students of Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) on Thursday staged a protest over land encroachment in their school. The students said their lives are in danger over structures being erected in their school premises. Officers from Ijapo Police station were on ground to maintain peace and order Details later.
The Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s policies are harming Nigerians. There has been a recent increase in the cost of food and other items making it tough for Nigerians to purchase essential goods. In a statement on Thursday, Atiku’s aide lamented that the sharp decline in the exchange rate and the chaotic nature of government policies have invalidated all business projections made during the last quarter of 2023. “The fallout of the shambolic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is…
President Bola Tinubu, alongside the 36 governors, has endorsed the establishment of state police. The agreement was made during an emergency meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The Minister of Information and National Orientation revealed that discussions surrounding state police have gained momentum, with the federal and state governments recognizing the necessity of such a development. The Minister emphasized that while this marks a significant shift, further meetings will be conducted to refine the modalities for implementing state police across the country. He said, “But now, there is also a discussion around…
An Abia State Univerisity lecturer identified as Anucha Wisdom proposed to his fiancee in her classroom on Wednesday. Pictures and videos now circulating on Facebook showed the moment Wisdom went down on a knee with a ring in his hands to propose to his lover who is said to be a student in the Optometry Deparment of the university in the presence of her colleagues. The screamings from her colleagues became louder as she nodded to his proposal. One Possible Nwaohamuo on Facebook who posted pictures from the event and wrote, “What a memorable Valentine’s Day! My boss, Anucha Wisdom,…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday, received All Progressives Congress (APC) Party leaders in Apoi, Ondo East and Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo in his office. The party leaders commiserated with Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State Government and the people of the state over the demise of Late Governor Akeredolu, they also congratulated him on his assumption of duty as the Governor of the State. They pledged their support and loyalty to Governor Aiyedatiwa for a successful tenure. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude for the solidarity and support shown by the party leaders. Reflecting on the late governor’s…