As Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the globe, an Ondo State Goodwill Ambassador for Environment, Ms. Olayemi Olapeju, has urged Nigerians to express love in a meaningful way—by planting trees instead of engaging in sinful acts like fornication. Speaking in partnership with the Ondo State Ministry of Environment at a tree-planting event and art donation…
By our reporter Akure, Nigeria – The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has ruled in favor of elected local government officials in Osun State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), upholding their appeal against the state government’s decision to dissolve them. The appellate court, in a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday, overturned an…
Kasali Obanoyen Building 8046 ROSWELL ROAD, SANDY SPRINGS , GA 30350 200 SUTE 204 is tucked in a tree’s canopied stretch of a busy road and an affluent neighbourhood, calm and clean. Call it a scion of the Nigerian Consulate in Georgia. You will not be wrong. Operationally, all issues about Passports are attended…
By our reporter Tragedy struck on Saturday as 30 people lost their lives in a fatal road accident at Onipetsi, along the Ore-Lagos highway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that 28 victims were burnt beyond recognition, while two others succumbed to their injuries while…
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…
