The spokesman of the Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, is dead.Report says Odumakin, died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. He was reportedly died of COVID-19 complications.A delegation of Yoruba leaders are reportedly on their way to the residence of Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, to break the news to him. Details later
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Ondo senator mourns lawmaker, aide.
By Aderemi BamgboseSen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has mourned the untimely death of a former lawmaker and aide, Mr Akpoebi Lubi.Tofowomo, in a statement on Wednesday in Okitipupa by his media aide, Mr Olumide Akinrinlola, described the untimely death of Lubi as sad and unfortunate.The News Agency ofContinueContinue reading “Ondo senator mourns lawmaker, aide.”
Just in: Buhari to chair Bola Tinubu’s colloquium.
President Muhammadu Buhari will on March 29 chair the 12th Bola Tinubu colloquium, a high-powered roundtable summit. Other eminent personalities including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, governors, senators, ministers, political leaders, and federal lawmakers, among others, will grace the virtual summit.The details of the event showed that the 12th colloquium will focus on the theme, “OurContinueContinue reading “Just in: Buhari to chair Bola Tinubu’s colloquium.”
NLC declares nationwide protest over minimum wage, others.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest from March 10, over minimum wage, hoarding of petroleum product and a plan to establish a State Judiciary Council (SJC). In a meeting by the National Executive Council of NLC, held at the Labour House Auditorium , Abuja, the congress also said that after theContinueContinue reading “NLC declares nationwide protest over minimum wage, others.”
IWD: Ondo LG chairman’s wife canvasses more women’s involvement in politics.
By Aderemi BamgboseMrs Mercy Akinrinwa, Wife of the Chairman, Okitipupa Local Government Council, Ondo State, on Monday, urged women in the council to participate positively in politics. Akinrinwa, while speaking on the International Women’s Day programme, organised by the council, said that the need for women’s participation in politics could not be over-emphasised. The NewsContinueContinue reading “IWD: Ondo LG chairman’s wife canvasses more women’s involvement in politics.”
Ondo residents task Akeredolu on security, electricity, others in second term.
By Aderemi BamgboseResidents of Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State have urged Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to build on his past success during his second term.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu and Lucky Ayedatiwa were sworn-in as governor and deputy governor for the second term on Wednesday in Akure.The residents, whoContinueContinue reading “Ondo residents task Akeredolu on security, electricity, others in second term.”
2nd Term Inauguration: Ondo varsity VC felicitates with Akeredolu
By Aderemi BamgboseProf. Sunday Ogunduyile, the Vice Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has congratulated Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on his second term inauguration as the governor of Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu and his deputy governor-elect, Lucky Ayedatiwa , would beContinueContinue reading “2nd Term Inauguration: Ondo varsity VC felicitates with Akeredolu”
Akeredolu declares Wednesday, public holiday for Ondo civil servants.
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has declared Wednesday, Feb. 24 as a work free day for civil servants across the state.This was contained in a circular signed by Mr. Aderemi Olabode, on behalf of Mr. Dare Aragbaye, the state Head of Service on Tuesday which stated that the development was predicated on the governor’sContinueContinue reading “Akeredolu declares Wednesday, public holiday for Ondo civil servants.”
Ondo LG boss lauds NULGE for renovating burnt secretariat.
By Aderemi BamgboseThe Chairman, Okitipupa Local Government Council, Ondo State, Mr Igbekele Akinrinwa, has commended the state chapter of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for its contributions to the renovation of the burnt council secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some suspected hoodlums, who hijacked the nationwide #EndSARS protests inContinueContinue reading “Ondo LG boss lauds NULGE for renovating burnt secretariat.”
Abiodun bans takers, trailers from plying Ogun flyovers.
Following a tanker fire explosion on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, Gov. Dapo Abiodun has banned tankers and other articulated vehicles from plying overhead bridges in the State.He vowed that those who flout the order would be made to pay a stiff penalty.Abiodun who gave the order after inspecting an accident scene caused byContinueContinue reading “Abiodun bans takers, trailers from plying Ogun flyovers.”