Families of 10 travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers in Ogun State are appealing for urgent intervention after the gunmen increased their ransom demand to N25 million. The victims were reportedly seized on Tuesday evening at Ijebu Awa, a boundary community between Ogun and Oyo states, while travelling towards Ibadan. Among those abducted is 24-year-old OlusojiContinueContinue reading “Abductors demand N25m ransom on 10 travellers abducted in Ogun”
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Don urges FG on honesty, transparency to drive good governance
Former Chief of Naval Intelligence, retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, has urged the Federal Government to make honesty, integrity and accountability central to governance to tackle corruption, strengthen national security and stimulate economic growth. Olawunmi, also Head of Department, International Relations and Diplomacy, Chris land University, Abeokuta, gave the advice at the 18th Convocation Lecture ofContinueContinue reading “Don urges FG on honesty, transparency to drive good governance”
DA TIE MO: The political signal resonating across Ondo South
When the forest begins to speak, even the hunter pauses to listen. The political landscape of Ondo South is gradually becoming a theatre of conversations, alliances and emerging political interests as the 2027 senatorial contest draws closer. From Okitipupa to Ilaje, Ese-Odo to Irele, and Odigbo to Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, one expression is increasingly finding its wayContinueContinue reading “DA TIE MO: The political signal resonating across Ondo South”
Don tasks FG on mathematics, AI driven policy formulation
Prof. Abiodun Oyekan, a Professor of Mathematics, has advocated the deployment of mathematical modelling, data analytics and artificial intelligence for policy formulation and national development. Oyekan, a senior lecturer in the department of Mathematical Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, (OAUSTECH) Okitipupa, Ondo State, made this known on Wednesday while delivering his lectureContinueContinue reading “Don tasks FG on mathematics, AI driven policy formulation”
FG approves platforms, USSD for Nigerians to get N50,000 grants
The Federal Government has identified digital financial platforms Nigerians can use to check their eligibility for its N50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) grant. The government has approved five digital financial service providers with available USSD codes through which Nigerians can access information about the grant. They include ALAT by Wema, MoMo PaymentContinueContinue reading “FG approves platforms, USSD for Nigerians to get N50,000 grants”
Expert urges Bells varsity graduands to harness technology for job creation
A software expert, Mr Abayomi Adetu, has urged graduands of Bells University of Technology, Ota, to leverage technology to realise their potential and become employers of labour. Adetu, a guest speaker, gave the charge at the institution’s 18th Technology Fair Exhibition on Wednesday, as part of activities marking its 2026 convocation ceremony. The exhibition hadContinueContinue reading “Expert urges Bells varsity graduands to harness technology for job creation”
NCS deepens bilateral relations with Benin Republic Customs, Police in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has deepened its bilateral relations with Benin Republic Customs and Police in Idiroko, to strengthen security at the border areas. The Command ‘s Spokesman, Chado Zakari, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Idiroko. Zakari said that the Acting Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller AbdulhamidContinueContinue reading “NCS deepens bilateral relations with Benin Republic Customs, Police in Ogun”
Faduyile seeks FG’s presence in Ondo South, after meeting Alausa
Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has paid a scheduled courtesy visit to Honorable Minister of Education, Dr.Tunji Alausa on Monday, Nov. ,2 at the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja. Faduyile in the past three months has been reaching out to stakeholders across different Ministries, Departments andContinueContinue reading “Faduyile seeks FG’s presence in Ondo South, after meeting Alausa”
Police uncover fake Dollar printing factory in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected illegal factory used for printing counterfeit United States Dollar notes in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The command recovered three bags of suspected fake currency and arrested one suspect. The discovery was made on Oct. 29 during a police raid on a suspected hideoutContinueContinue reading “Police uncover fake Dollar printing factory in Ondo”
Labour war deepens as Ajaero, Osifo lock horns over FG’s N70,000 transport allowance
A bitter leadership battle has erupted within Nigeria’s labour movement as the presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) traded sharp words over the controversial N70,000 transport allowance approved by the Federal Government and the authority to negotiate on behalf of workers. The dispute intensified on Monday, Nov. 2,ContinueContinue reading “Labour war deepens as Ajaero, Osifo lock horns over FG’s N70,000 transport allowance”