By Sam Adewale The Olowo of Owo Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has called for a collective approach to security consciousness in Owo. Oba Ogunoye made this declaration at the Community Police Security Forum in Owo, an initiative of the new Commissioner of…
By Jimoh Ahmed Renowned parasitologist, Prof. Olusegun Akanbi, has affirmed that herbal medicine remains one of the most promising solutions for malaria treatment, given the parasite’s growing resistance to conventional drugs. Speaking at the 33rd Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Prof. Akanbi delivered a…
By Mohammed Kabeer The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest slated for Tuesday, February 4, to oppose the Federal Government’s approval of a 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. The decision was reached during the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of the NLC, where labor leaders emphasized that the planned hike…
By Ibrahim Kilani Farmers in the Akoko area of Ondo State, particularly cocoa farmers, are growing increasingly anxious over the rising cases of bush-fires fueled by the prolonged dry season and unchecked bush burning. An investigation by our Akoko Correspondent revealed that most of these fires are caused by hunters in search of game, careless…
By Ibrahim Kilani Residents of Olokun and Similoluwa in Agbaluku Arigidi Akoko have called on the Ondo State Government to expedite the mobilization of contractors to begin work on rural road projects announced by Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa earlier this month. In separate interviews with Radio Nigeria Positive FM’s community correspondent, Ibrahim Kilani, Mr. Oladuni Awolumate…
By Our Reporter Stakeholders in Owo, Ondo State, have accused politicians of fueling cultism and violence by using idle youths as tools for political gain. This revelation was made during a security summit organized by the Owo Youth Forum, attended by traditional rulers, religious leaders, and government representatives, including the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide…
By Obafemi Naseer The Ondo State Under-15 soccer team has exited the YSFON National Under-15 Soccer Competition following a narrow 4-3 loss to Kaduna State in the quarterfinals. The thrilling match, held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi on Thursday, showcased the incredible talent and fighting spirit of the Ondo boys, who won…
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By our reporter The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has upheld the death sentence imposed on Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a renowned hotelier, for his role in the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Delivering its judgment on Thursday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Osun…
In continuation of the efforts of his administration to enhance the infrastructure of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday visited the Abuja headquarters of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Governor Aiyedatiwa, during the visit, held a behind closed door meeting with Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh who is the Director-General of the agency….
