Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command attached to the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, have foiled a midnight robbery operation at Ijaba in the Iyesi area of Ota, neutralising one suspect and recovering two vehicles alongside a large cache of stolen household items and weapons. The incident occurred in the early hoursContinueContinue reading “Police foil robbery in Ogun, neutralise suspect, recover cars, stolen property”
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Ondo South 2027: Support for MATO emerges as voters put personal choice above party loyalty
As the 2027 senatorial election approaches, signs of growing support for Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, are beginning to emerge across Ondo South. Interestingly, some of those expressing interest in his ambition are members and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite MATO being associated with the Peoples Democratic PartyContinueContinue reading “Ondo South 2027: Support for MATO emerges as voters put personal choice above party loyalty”
Ponmo processing centre shut over alleged human faeces, urine found at premises in Ondo
A popular ponmo supply store on Igboliki Street, Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been shut down after an environmental sanitation inspection reportedly uncovered buckets containing human faeces and urine on the premises. The Akure South Local Government Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Donald Fasua, ordered the immediate closure of the facility following theContinueContinue reading “Ponmo processing centre shut over alleged human faeces, urine found at premises in Ondo”
Drama as Obasanjo, daughter throw banter in public
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, turned a public symposium into a comedy arena of sort on Friday evening as they exchanged banter. The mild drama unfolded at the auditorium of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State, venue of the Ajibosin Platform, an annual symposium organised as partContinueContinue reading “Drama as Obasanjo, daughter throw banter in public”
FG begins N50,000 monthly cash support for vulnerable households
The Federal Government has rolled out a monthly cash support scheme offering N50,000 to vulnerable households as part of efforts to ease the burden of rising living costs. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abujw. He described the National Emergency ReliefContinueContinue reading “FG begins N50,000 monthly cash support for vulnerable households”
Dangote refinery faces fresh competition, as 7 new modular refineries set to begin operation in 2027
Nigeria’s petroleum refining industry is heading for another major transformation as seven new modular refineries prepare to commence operations in 2027, potentially challenging the growing dominance of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The proposed facilities are expected to add a combined 83,000 barrels per day (bpd) to Nigeria’s refining capacity, strengthening domestic fuel production and potentiallyContinueContinue reading “Dangote refinery faces fresh competition, as 7 new modular refineries set to begin operation in 2027”
Troops neutralise 48 ISWAP terrorists in 5 hours night counter-offensive in Borno, Yobe
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have killed 48 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during operations in Borno and Yobe States. The military said the operations took place in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State,ContinueContinue reading “Troops neutralise 48 ISWAP terrorists in 5 hours night counter-offensive in Borno, Yobe”
Ondo South deserves a representative, not a boss: MATO’s PDP Senate bid puts accessibility at the centre
Ondo South is approaching another important political crossroads, where the meaning of representation goes beyond occupying a seat in the Red Chamber. A senator is expected to be accessible, attentive and sufficiently connected to the people to understand their concerns. The real question is not who carries the biggest political title, but who can carryContinueContinue reading “Ondo South deserves a representative, not a boss: MATO’s PDP Senate bid puts accessibility at the centre”
371 bag first class honours at Covenant varsity
A total of 371 students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, on Friday graduated with First-Class honours degrees at the institution’s 2026 convocation. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Anake, disclosed this during the university’s 21st convocation ceremony for the award of first and higher degrees and presentation of prizes to deserving graduates in Ota. TheContinueContinue reading “371 bag first class honours at Covenant varsity”
Sen. Faduyile: The urgency of purpose
By Steve Ovirih. When Prof. Francis Adedayo Faduyile walked into the 10th National Assembly as Senator representing Ondo South on June 24, he did not come as a typical politician. He came as a physician, a pathologist, a former President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and a man who understands that in medicine, asContinueContinue reading “Sen. Faduyile: The urgency of purpose”