In a landmark achievement for grassroots football, Optimum Football Club of Owo has become the first team from Ondo State to gain promotion to the Nationwide League Division One, achieving the feat in their debut season. The youthful side, largely made up of secondary school students, stunned fans with their impressive displays, capping it off…
The Idanre Descendants Union, United Kingdom (IDU-UK), has congratulated High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, the Regent and Lisa of Idanre Land, on his 90th birthday. In a goodwill message signed by President Mrs. Nike Williams, General Secretary Mr. Olugbenga Duyilemi, and Elder Representative Mr. Duro Olurankinse, the Union described the traditional Prime Minister as…
The 2025 edition of the world-acclaimed Igogo Festival in Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, commences on Thursday, September 4, with the first Upeli procession by the Ughares (elders) of the ancient town’s Iloro Quarters. The procession, which begins at 4:00 p.m., will take off from Arigidi, Iloro, and terminate at Ugha…
