AGGA queries secrecy over Ondo Investment Summit MoUs The Association for Good Governance Advocacy (AGGA) has faulted the Ondo State Government over what it described as a “shroud of secrecy” surrounding key agreements signed at the recent investment summit held in Akure. In a press statement signed by its State Coordinator, Mrs Folakemi Benson, the…
Late Mrs Caroline Adesuyi begins final journey home By Dally Iyamu The Christian wake keep service for Late Mrs Caroline Adesuyi holds today at 26 Odo-Olu Street in Ile-Oluji, a key stage in the burial programme organized by her family. The event brought together family members, friends and well-wishers as they paid their final respects…
Bayelsa Politician Congratulates Hon. Peter Akpe on His Appointment As Deputy Governor. By Chris Mark A prominent Bayelsa State politician, High Chief (Hon.) Seles Saboh, has congratulated Hon. (Pastor) Peter Akpe PhD on his appointment as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State on the occasion of his successful swearing in. In a statement, Saboh described Akpe’s…
Why Ondo North Deserves Better Representation in the Senate. By Olaitan Adesina Democracy is sustained not only by periodic elections but by the quality of representation that follows them. People look to their elected officials for presence, voice, and a genuine commitment to service. When those expectations are not met, confidence in governance weakens and…
BYSHA Screens And Confirms Hon. DR. Akpe As Deputy Governor. By Chris Mark, Bayelsa The Bayelsa State House Of Assembly has screened/confirmed Hon. Dr. Peter Peretubo Akpe as Deputy Governor, and Mrs Joanna Gigi as Commissioner designate for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development. Shortly after the screening session, the Speaker of the House,…
Ex-convict nabbed over ₦1m midnight shop breaking in Ikare A young man recently released from prison over a burglary conviction has been rearrested for allegedly breaking into seven shops along Agbaluku–Arigidi Road in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State. The suspect was apprehended at about midnight on Monday by soldiers stationed at Semusemu Junction in Ikare-Akoko, following…
Borrowed Glory and Stolen Credit: Why Nigeria Must Get Serious About Copyright (2) By Olaitan Adesina If music theft is loud, intellectual theft on blogs and social media is whisper-quiet and far more pervasive. It’s usually just copy, paste, and a confident tone. Someone spends hours researching, writing, editing, and publishing. Another person screenshots it,…
Ondo police smash kidnap ring, arrest 10 suspects, recover ransom in Akure raid By Lai Gidado The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered ransom money, including burnt currency notes, during an intelligence-led operation in Akure. The breakthrough, recorded on February 23, 2026, followed a joint operation…
GOC convoy foils terrorists attack in Kebbi By JAMIL GULMA, Kebbi The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna In a bold and decisive operation successfully foiled a deadly ambush orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorist Group (LTG) near…
Ramadan: Ekiti Pilgrim Board urges muslims to embrace spiritual renewal By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim As Muslims begin the observance of Ramadan, the Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, Ekiti State, has called on the faithful to embrace the season as a time for renewal, prayer and acts of charity. In a press statement issued by its Chairman,…
