Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adewale Olumide Egbedun has urged Indigenes and residents of Osun State to be resolute in prayers for the progress of the state at all times. In his New Year message, the Speaker appreciated God for His protection and preservation over families, friends well-wishers…
An Igbo adage says that when an anomaly persists for one year, it becomes the norm. So slowly, steadily but surely, it is becoming a norm, an accepted aberration, for a president in Nigeria to appoint himself as a minister. It is like saying in a country of 200 million-plus, there is no one…
No fewer than 25 countries have entered 2024, as at evening time in Nigeria. Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, was the first place in the world to enter 2024. Below are names of other countries and states that are already in the new year 2024: New Zealand Australia’s major cities Sydney and Melbourne Japan…
Maya Angelou knew why a caged Bird sings, Wumi Akintide knows why Crime and Corruption are so rampant and have become an incurable Cancer in Nigeria. The first is bad leadership and bad followership in Nigeria The second is failure of Law Enforcement The third is repeating the same behavior, time and again, but expecting…
Ondo State Council of Obas have mourned the demise of the former State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, describing it as a rude shock. Their condolences was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas and Deji of Akure, Oba Dr Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi CFR and made available…
A Rivers State oil and gas advocate group, Ekpeye Oil and Gas Pipeline Host Families Association, EOG, has stated that people of its ethnic nationality be appointed into the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC board and other petroleum related government agencies. The advocacy group said Its request is anchored on the fact that Ekpeye ethnic…
“GONE AT LAST” GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU IS REMEMBERED WITH GRATITUDE AND SOBER REFLECTIONS. We all knew this day would come. We ought to have been better prepared to confront or to handle it in a way that cuts our losses but we had all refused to do that hoping against hope that a miracle was going…
Aiyedatiwa takes oath as Governor, hails Akeredolu’s legacy In a solemn and heartfelt moment, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was yesterday sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State following the untimely passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola. Expressing deep condolence during the…
Akeredolu: Chairman, RUGIPO Alumni Abuja Chapter, Otunba Abubakar Adeshina pays glowing tribute The Chairman of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO Alumni Association Abuja chapter, Otunba Abubakar Adesina, has paid a glowing tribute on the late Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON over his demise. The Ondo state Government had announced the passage of…
The Chief Imam of Akure, Sheikh AbdulHakeem Yayi Akorede, has described the passage of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a big loss to Ondo State, Southwest and the nation as a whole. A release from the office of the Chief Imam, expressed sadness at the news of the death of Arakunrin Akeredolu,…
