A leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, 95 year-old Pa Ayo Adebanjo, aged is dead.Adebanjo passed on peacefully on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday.“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos NigeriaContinueContinue reading “Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo is dead”
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Ondo traditional rulers petition Aiyedatiwa over inclusion of Ilaje’s in proposed Ijebu State
Ondo traditional rulers in Ilaje riverine communities of Ilaje Local Government Area’s of Ondo State has kickef against move to include communities in proposed Ijebu State.According to the traditional rulers, the riverine communities of Ilaje have, for ages, been part of Ondo State, and they cited a series of historical facts to back their claims.WhileContinueContinue reading “Ondo traditional rulers petition Aiyedatiwa over inclusion of Ilaje’s in proposed Ijebu State”
Ondo monarch refutes death rumour
Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom in the oil rich Ilaje Local Government of Ondo State has refuted his death rumour which has taken over the media space on Tuesday. Akinruntan who spoke to journalists in Akure on Tuesday evening hrough his lawyer and Secretary General Afenifere, Chief Sola Ebiseni, in aContinueContinue reading “Ondo monarch refutes death rumour”
FG gives civil servants Feb.17 deadline for IPPIS validation
The Federal Government has fixed February 17 as the deadline for civil servants to validate their identity on the integrated payroll and personnel information system, IPPIS. The deadline is contained in a memo issued by the office of the accountant-general of the federation. “Following the Treasury Circular with Ref. No. TRY/A6&B6/2024-OAGF/CAD/026/Vol. V/910 dated 27th June,ContinueContinue reading “FG gives civil servants Feb.17 deadline for IPPIS validation”
Ogun monarch gets six months suspension for assaulting man in viral video
The Ogun State Government on Monday placed the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, on a six-month suspension for his uncivil conduct not befitting the status of an Oba.The decision, according to a statement from the Special Adviser to Gov Dapo Abiodun on Communication and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, on Monday, was reached after Oba OgunjobiContinueContinue reading “Ogun monarch gets six months suspension for assaulting man in viral video”
49th Anniversary: Ondo State, a force in Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape – lawmaker
By Aderemi Bamgbose Prince Okunjimi Odimayo, a lawmaker in the House of Representatives, has extolled the legacy of Ondo State’s founding fathers, as the state celebrates it’s 49th anniversary The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state was created on Feb.3, 1976 from the South-West, under the military administration of late Gen. MuritalaContinueContinue reading “49th Anniversary: Ondo State, a force in Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape – lawmaker”
FG announces recruitment into civil service
The Federal Government has officially launched a recruitment drive for various positions within the Federal Civil Service, as announced by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).In a statement released on Monday by Taiwo Hassan, the Head of Press and Public Relations for the FCSC, interested and qualified Nigerians are invited to apply through the commission’sContinueContinue reading “FG announces recruitment into civil service”
Breaking: Tinubu set to approve creation of new state
President Bola Tinubu is set to endorse the creation of Ijebu State following a crucial meeting with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. According to People’s Gazette, the meeting, held on January 5 at Tinubu’s Lagos residence, addressed the long-standing request for Ijebu State to be carved out of Ogun State. The Awujale explainedContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu set to approve creation of new state”
LG Poll: Ondo govt. declares Friday work free day
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared Friday a work-free day for all civil servants ahead of the Saturday’s Local Government elections in the state.Aiyedatiwa, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the free day would allow government workers in the state to travel to their various localities to performContinueContinue reading “LG Poll: Ondo govt. declares Friday work free day”
Reps deputy chief whip, Onanuga is dead
The House of Representatives has announced the death of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House. She represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She died earlier on Wednesday, morning, January 15, after a brief illness. A statement by the House Spokesperson, Hon Akin Rotimi, said that Onanuga wasContinueContinue reading “Reps deputy chief whip, Onanuga is dead”