Tributes, joy as friends, family celebrate Busola Ogunmefun @ 50 By Kunle Michael Joy, music and heartfelt tributes filled the air as friends, family members and associates gathered in Akure, Ondo State capital, to celebrate Mrs Busola Ogunmefun, who marked her golden jubilee in a grand and colourful ceremony. The colourful event took place at…
We ‘ll not succumb to external pressure, Iran President vows By Dally Iyamu As conflict escalates across the Middle East following a series of deadly strikes and counter-strikes, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the country will not bow to pressure from Israel or the United States, signalling Tehran’s resolve to stand firm. In…
Ondo police nab 4 suspected kidnappers linked to Ilu-Abo deadly attack … recover ransom The Ondo State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation of the kidnapping and violent attack that occurred along Liberty Avenue, Ilu-Abo, which resulted in the death of one John Ofuduwa and the abduction of Oladeinde Tomilola (female),…
Don’t Leave APC For Anybody- Pastor Reuben Charges PRIFGLA Members By Chris Mark Pastor Reuben Wilson founder of the Pastor Reuben Initiative for Good Leadership and Accountability, PRIFGLA and Governing Council Member University of Uyo, Akwa Inom State, Chief Pastor Reuben Wilson has charged members of the initiative and other APC faithfuls not to abandon…
INC Election: Ijaws, Deserve Better Representation —Oyakemeagbegha By Chris Mark Ahead of the Ijaw National Congress, INC election, the candidate contesting for the position of the first Vice President Chief (ENGR) Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha said if voted for he will bring his wealth of experience to bear for the betterment of Ijaw people. Oyakemeagbegha, who’s the…
Man, 62, rapes 12-yr-old girl in Ondo, arrested The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 62-year-old man, Imeje Mathew, over allegations of defiling a 12-year-old girl in Akure. According to a statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the incident was reported by the victim’s mother, Adebayo Sefunmi, of…
Ondo police command arrests 62-year-old over alleged abuse of minor. By Dally Iyamu The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 62-year-old man, Imeje Mathew, over allegations of defiling a 12-year-old girl in Akure. According to a statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the incident was reported by the…
Stop blaming police, support security efforts, PCRC tells residents By Ibrahim Kilani The Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Okeagbe Police Division, Chief Musa Eleyinta, has said that security is a collective responsibility that should not be left in the hands of the police alone. Eleyinta made the assertion while addressing residents…
Free Speech Is Not License for Anarchy. By Olaitan Adesina I have read several elegantly written and legally textured articles demanding or appealing for leniency from the Honourable Minister for the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in the matter of Emorioloye Owolemi, the self-acclaimed Director General of Asiwaju Media Team, an organization which parades itself as a…
Akoko North East LG Boss moves to curb crime, launches rider registration, tracking scheme By Binta Haroon Determined to curb rising security concerns and improve accountability among transport operators, the Chairman of Akoko North East Local Government Area, Alhaji Mohammed Mutiu Olawale, has partnered Hikom Energy Limited to begin a comprehensive registration of all…
