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ODIRS presents N42m land use charge, radio/TV licence revenues to Local Govts in Ondo
By Our Correspondent Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, (ODIRS) has presented a cheque of twenty million, four hundred and forty Five thousand, seven hundred and eighty four naira (20,445,784.00) land use charge and twenty million, one hundred thousand (22,100,000.00) It was learnt that the cheque… Read more
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We are making frantic efforts for Sunshine Stars to maintain elite league status – Ologunloluwa
The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) program is only just a few weeks from over; for Sunshine Stars, it has been a disappointing season as a result of indifferent results which have seen them languish in relegation waters. However, the club’s president Bamidele Ologunloluwa… Read more
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Ondo students protest insecurity, demand government action
Students from various tertiary institutions in Ondo State took to the streets of Akure on Thursday to protest the rising insecurity across the state, particularly the increasing cases of kidnapping. The demonstration, organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee, Ondo… Read more
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FG declares Monday, March 31, Tuesday, April 1, public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims on the successful… Read more
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Ondo Youths hold candlelight procession for Late Dayo Olorunfemi Sam Jnr
A wave of emotions swept through the streets of Ondo Kingdom as youths, loved ones, and well-wishers gathered for a solemn candlelight procession in honor of the late Dayo Olorunfemi Sam Jnr. The night sky was illuminated by flickering candle flames, each one symbolizing the… Read more
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Hon. Ogunmoyero applauds Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for prioritizing Education in Ondo State
A stakeholder in Ondo East, Hon. John Ogunmoyero, has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering commitment to education, as demonstrated by the recent recruitment of teachers across the state. Last week, Governor Aiyedatiwa approved the appointment of teachers through the Ondo State Universal Basic… Read more
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Southwest Insecurity Crisis: Afenifere Youth Leader Urges President Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency
In a passionate open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, has called for urgent federal intervention to address the growing insecurity and kidnapping crisis in the Southwest, particularly in Ondo State. Ojajuni, himself a… Read more
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Truck claims lives on Abuja – Karu bridge
A truck carrying fertiliser on Thursday crashed at the Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, claiming two lives. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 3:54pm on Thursday, involving a collision between the truck, a Hijet, and a dump truck. The accident occurred… Read more
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Police arrest husband for allegedly stabbing wife to death during argument
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Peter Dike, for allegedly killing his wife at their home in the Oke-Ira Ilogbo Eremi Community, Marogbo. The police command revealed on Thursday that the suspect allegedly stabbed his wife to death with a kitchen… Read more
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“We Don’t Have To Wait For Lent Before Fasting” – Cleric
A cleric, Pastor (Mrs.) Florence O. Ilemobade of The Great God Divine Presence Church, Akure, has advised Christians not to wait for the Lenten season before engaging in fasting and prayer. Pastor Ilemobade made this statement while speaking on the significance of Lent as the… Read more