Aiyedatiwa dissolves Ondo cabinet, exempts two Commissioners DISSOLUTION OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. However, the Governor has exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution, due to the critical nature of their duties. They are the Attorney General …

START THIS YEAR WITH CAUTION I feel deeply concerned about how many people are rushing into this year without taking the necessary pause to think. It’s as if turning the page on the calendar is a magic reset button that can wipe away the troubles, worries, and failures of the past year. Though the excitement of a new year is …

A heartfelt tribute to a visionary leader at 60 The Ondo State Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning, Barrister Gbenga Olaniyi, FCA, has extended his warmest felicitations to the people’s Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on the momentous occasion of his 60th birthday. “Welcome to the sixth ladder, Mr Governor. Everything about you is truly divine, and I pray …

Chinese Insatiable Desire to Mechanize African Agriculture, Nay Nigeria In February 2024, a Nigerian-based Chinese agricultural machinery and equipment company, Chinese Technology Services Limited, invited me to speak as the keynote speaker at a high-level agricultural mechanization sensitization workshop for policymakers and managers of agricultural institutions. I used the NAERLS results of the 2023 wet-season agricultural performance survey (APS) to …

Chess, that bomb in your hands, and masters of the game, Hassan Gimba In 1984 there was a universal review of the dystopian novel Nineteen Eight- Four, sometimes written and published as 1984, written by George Orwell. More known for his satirical book Animal Farm, George Orwell is a pen name adopted by Eric Arthur Blair, an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist and critic. …

Lagos Assembly speaker Obasa impeached, gets first female speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa the Speaker of Lagos house of Assembly has been impeached, he was impeached by the 32 members of the Assembly. This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against Obasa. He was accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex, which …

Weather forecasting as a tool for food security Accurate weather forecasting plays a crucial role in ensuring food security by allowing farmers to align their activities with climatic conditions. In 2025, as climate change continues to alter traditional weather patterns, farmers must have access to precise and timely weather updates. For example, early warnings of impending droughts, floods, or storms …

Court grants Naomi, Oriyomi, Principal bail An Oyo State High Court, sitting at Ring Road on Monday granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, gave the ruling following a bail application filed by the Counsels of the trio. The Court fixed Monday for the ruling after Silekunola, …

Women in STEM: Challenges and Triumphs   The story of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a tale of unyielding brilliance and boundless potential. It is a journey that began with whispers of doubt but has now become a symphony of success. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the world, women are not just breaking glass ceilings—they are shattering …

Budget Defence: N3.844 Billion Inadequate To Drive Our Renewed Hope Agenda- Minister The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole said during week that the N3.844 billion capital allocation to the Ministry will not be able to drive the programme and plans of the ministry in helping to drive the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The …

BREAKING: Major Shake Up In Nigerian Army As COAS Appoints New GOCs, Others By Shalom Oludele     The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has authorized a significant restructuring of senior roles within the Nigerian Army. This was announced in a statement from the director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. According to the …

“SON, YOU’VE MADE ME PROUD!”  Femi Adekunle on Parenting  I was at an examination centre where parents and guardians came to drop their children and wards. I heard a mum say “Emeka, go in and make us proud”, and something made me uncomfortable. Why must Emeka make YOU proud and not himself, or why not simply wish him well? I …

CONFUSION IN OYO AS GOV. SEYI MAKINDE NAMES ABIMBOLA OWOADE AS ALAAFIN OF OYO, KINGMAKERS PICK LUKMAN GBADEGESIN AS ALAAFIN ELECT Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has announced Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor’s chief press secretary. Owoade’s appointment comes over …

Season of Restoration: Okitipupa Must Shine Again In a time and era like this, when sovereignty after so many moons of palaver, finally returned to local governments in Nigeria, the centre of concentration should be the restoration of life to some towns and villages that were once the centre of commerce and civilization but abandoned due to leadership ineptitude. As …

Visit our Mosque or tell us you don’t belong to us, Akorede urges Aiyedatiwa The Muslim community in Ondo State has voiced their concerns to the state government, seeking clarity on their level of inclusion in the state’s affairs. Speaking during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day prayer held at Akure Central Mosque, the Chief Imam of Akure Kingdom, Sheikh …