The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has renamed the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome), Alagbaka, Akure, after former Governor Olusegun Mimiko. Mimiko, who was the governor of the state from 2009 to 2017, built the facility during his tenure. Aiyedatiwa announced the renaming on Saturday, at the birthday celebration organised in honourContinueContinue reading “Just In: Aiyedatiwa renames The Dome after Mimiko”
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Food Security: Ogun, SAPZ distribute farm inputs to over 10,000 farmers
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Friday distributed farm inputs, equipment and digital devices to support 10,000 rice and cassava farmers in the state. The distribution was held during the 2026 World Food Day celebration held in Abeokuta, with the theme: “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.” The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the International FundContinueContinue reading “Food Security: Ogun, SAPZ distribute farm inputs to over 10,000 farmers”
Just In: Military, DSS, Police arrest 5 suspects linked to corps members kidnap in Imo
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and police on Friday arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day. Three other suspected members of the gang, however, escaped with gunshotContinueContinue reading “Just In: Military, DSS, Police arrest 5 suspects linked to corps members kidnap in Imo”
NSCDC rallies media support to combat vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command has called for a media-security alliance with journalists to safeguard critical infrastructure and enhance public trust. This was highlighted during an engagement between the NSCDC and the executive members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ on Friday in Abeokuta. Speaking on the imperative ofContinueContinue reading “NSCDC rallies media support to combat vandalism”
2027: APC unveil campaign timetable as Tinubu limits physical campaign to 12 states
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its campaign rally timetable for the upcoming Presidential election, scheduling events across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The itinerary kicks off with an official flag-off in Kaduna State on Oct. 24, and will run through January 9, 2027, concluding with a majorContinueContinue reading “2027: APC unveil campaign timetable as Tinubu limits physical campaign to 12 states”
Breaking: Ondo monarch dies amid lingering community crisis
The Onidogun of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare, has died, following months of tension in the community over his reign. The monarch reportedly collapsed on Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital, where he remained in a coma for 24 hours before passing away on Thursday evening.ContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Ondo monarch dies amid lingering community crisis”
Oyebanji sworn-in as Ekiti Gov. for second term
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, was on Friday sworn in for a second term in office. Oyebanji’s re-election and inauguration marked a historic milestone in Ekiti’s political history, as he broke the state’s succession jinx, with previous administrations unable to secure a consecutive term for their occupants. Oyebanji was inaugurated alongside his deputy,ContinueContinue reading “Oyebanji sworn-in as Ekiti Gov. for second term”
One Ballot, Two Choices: Why PBAT for President and MATO for Senate can coexist in Ondo South
The political conversation in Ondo South is beginning to take an interesting shape. It is a conversation where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT), GCFR, can remain the choice for President, while Mathew Oye Oyerinmade (MATO) can emerge as the choice for Senate. There is nothing strange about that arrangement, Nigerians have always understood that differentContinueContinue reading “One Ballot, Two Choices: Why PBAT for President and MATO for Senate can coexist in Ondo South”
NAF battles underwater conditions to recover crashed aircraft in Ondo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed several pumping machines to drain water around the site of its crashed aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as recovery teams work to access the main wreckage submerged in the river. The operation comes amid concerns among residents that the recovery exercise could affect their water sources, prompting theContinueContinue reading “NAF battles underwater conditions to recover crashed aircraft in Ondo”
Popular gospel singer, Toluwanisings dies after slumping
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known professionally as Toluwanisings, has died, his family has announced. The family confirmed his death in a statement published on the singer’s verified Instagram page on Wednesday night, saying he passed away in the early hours of Oct. 14. “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing ofContinueContinue reading “Popular gospel singer, Toluwanisings dies after slumping”