By The Pivot Online The legal battle over the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Akoko South-East/Akoko South-West Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election has moved into another phase, with the Federal High Court sitting in Akure reserving judgment in the suit filed…
By Jimoh Ahmed The Pivot Online OWO — The sound of the Olushorope drums reverberated through the ancient heart of Owo on Thursday as the 2026 Igogo Festival came to a majestic close, signalling the lifting of a centuries-old restriction and bringing 17 days of sacred royal observances to an end. At the historic…
As Nigeria raises its guard against Bundibugyo Ebola, The Pivot examines Ondo’s hospitals, isolation capacity and frontline preparedness By Jimoh Ahmed The Pivot Online OWO — The next Ebola patient in Ondo State may not arrive at a designated isolation centre. The patient could first walk into an ordinary hospital in Akure, Owo, Ondo, Ikare…
By Jimoh Ahmed The Ondo State Government has substantially expanded its 2026 spending plan from the original ₦524.411 billion to ₦775.518 billion, raising fresh questions about how the additional ₦251.107 billion will be financed, where the money will go and, most importantly, what residents should expect to see on the ground before the end of…
The government has announced the beneficiaries and the total envelope. But the bigger question is how the money will actually be shared. By Jimoh Ahmed AKURE — The headline is impressive: ₦400 million for 13,360 Ondo State students. But behind the big number is a smaller question that may matter more to the students waiting…
Monarch charges pioneer students to embrace humility, compassion and service as they begin clinical internship across Owo Kingdom By Jimoh Ahmed The Olowo of Owo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has blessed the pioneer set of medical students of Achievers University, Owo, ahead of the commencement of their clinical internship…
CBN Governor, Cardoso The Central Bank has opened the door to cheaper money. But between the CBN’s announcement and the Nigerian borrower is a banking system with its own rules, costs and appetite for risk. By Jimoh Ahmed There is a particular kind of good news that Nigerians have learnt to receive…
Diana Afolabi, Marvelous Adebayo emerge runners-up; sponsor Alex Ajipe promises bigger prize money, wider participation in 2027 By Jimoh Ahmed, Editor-in-Chief OWO, ONDO STATE — Miss Oluwakemi Olugbode has emerged the winner of the 2026 Udan Oronsen Beauty Pageant, taking the coveted crown at the grand finale held on Sunday, September 20, at the…
As traditional rites, royal ceremonies, youth activities and cultural tourism converge, Owo’s centuries-old festival continues to evolve without losing its identity By Jimoh Ahmed, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief The Pivot Online OWO, ONDO STATE — The ancient city of Owo is once again wearing its cultural colours as the 2026 edition of the historic Igogo Festival brings together…
By The Pivot Online President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held discussions with French businessman Vincent Bolloré in Paris on plans to expand investment in Nigeria’s creative and digital economy. The meeting, held on Thursday during the President’s working vacation in France, focused on deepening the localisation of Bolloré Group’s operations in Nigeria across film, entertainment,…
