By Paul Adeagbo When Olukoya Ogen became a Professor in 2012, few could have predicted that the then young scholar from Okitipupa would one day return to transform in dramatic ways the very institutions that shaped and moulded him. Fourteen years later, his story reads less like a curriculum vitae and more like a blueprintContinue reading "The Prof Olukoya Ogen Story: Climbing the ladder, building more rungs"
Olabode celebrates Taiwo Oyedele on his 50th birthday
Business magnate and All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Mr. Omoyeie Olabode has congratulated Nigerian Minister of Finance, Dr.Taiwo Oyedele on his 50 birthday anniversary. Oyedele turned 50 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. In his congratulatory message, the Igbotako born Real Estate magnate described the celebrant as one of the leading light of the President BolaContinue reading "Olabode celebrates Taiwo Oyedele on his 50th birthday"
Aiyedatiwa drums support for Faduyile ahead Ondo South by-election
Ahead of this Saturday’s by-election in Ondo South Senatorial District, Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on voters to conduct themselves peacefully while urging them to elect Prof. Dayo Faduyile of All Progressives Congress (APC), describing him as the best candidate to represent the district in the Senate. The Ondo South Senatorial seat became vacant inContinue reading "Aiyedatiwa drums support for Faduyile ahead Ondo South by-election"
Investment in smart technologies ‘ll fight against climate change crisis – Scholars
Prof. Olumide Ogundipe has urged all stakeholders to collaborate in the deployment of smart technologies to fight climate change which has become a serious crisis all over the world. Ogundipe gave the advice during his keynote address on Wednesday at the second series of International Conference at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH)Continue reading "Investment in smart technologies ‘ll fight against climate change crisis – Scholars"
Tension as 18-month-old baby beheaded in Ondo
There is confusion and tragedy, as unknown assailant has beheaded an 18-month-old girl at a farm camp in Idanre the headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The father of the girl, Mr Bright Kalu, said the incident happened on a farmland at Agoti Settlement in Idanre on Monday, June 8. It wasContinue reading "Tension as 18-month-old baby beheaded in Ondo"
Revitalization of Olokola blueprint: Olabode commends Aiyedatiwa
A special commendation has gone to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa by an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Omoyeke Olabode who described the governor as an untiring lover of The Sunshine State in terms of opening up the state to economic revival. Olabode gave this commendation in his reaction to the high powered businessContinue reading "Revitalization of Olokola blueprint: Olabode commends Aiyedatiwa"
Appointments: University administrators affirm due process, refute unilateral decisions
University administrators have said unilateral appointments into key academic offices contradict established governance procedures across Nigerian universities. The administrators, who reaffirmed strict compliance with Conditions of Service, made the assertion in separate telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Akure. Registrars and senior university officials said appointments of Deans, ProvostsContinue reading "Appointments: University administrators affirm due process, refute unilateral decisions"
Be steadfast in religious work, Olabode tells Muslims as Islamic New Year begins
Ondo South All Progressives Congress, APC stakeholder, Mr Omoyeie Olabode has warmly congratulated Muslims across Nigeria, particularly those from Ondo South over the commencement of the new Islamic year Hijrah 1448. Olabode said as Nigerians join Muslim faithfuls across the world to mark the beginning of the new Islamic year, it is a thing ofContinue reading "Be steadfast in religious work, Olabode tells Muslims as Islamic New Year begins"
South-West needs to take security more seriously – Olabode
A concerned citizen and an All Progressives Congress, APC stakeholder, Mr. Omoyele Olabode has expressed heartfelt concern over the threat to security in Nigeria, particularly the South West states. Olabode in an exclusive chat with newsmen noted that there is need to rejig the security apparatus of the South-West as he said it is worrisomeContinue reading "South-West needs to take security more seriously – Olabode"
Owo Massacre: Olabode hails judiciary on court sentence
Ondo South All Progressives chieftain, Mr. Omoyele Olabod has described the Judiciary as the last hope of the common man, hailing court's pronouncement on the suspects of the Owo Massacre, who invaded a peaceful church programme in Owo. It will be recalled that the Owo Massacre happened on Sunday, June 5, 2022 as gunmen attackedContinue reading "Owo Massacre: Olabode hails judiciary on court sentence"