President returns after Paris engagements with Macron, Bolloré, Otedola and DP World investment discussions By Jimoh Ahmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his extended working vacation in Europe and departed Paris, France, for Nigeria, with Lagos set to be his first port of call. The Presidency said the President’s aircraft was expected to arrive…
A professional journey spanning accounting, corporate management, global networks and a remarkable commitment to documenting knowledge By Jimoh Ahmed There are careers that are measured by titles, salaries and corporate positions. Then there are lives that become interesting because of the breadth of what one person chooses…
Hours of torrential rain submerge roads, trap workers as rescue teams search for missing victims By Jimoh Ahmed A devastating flood swept through parts of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Monday, with three people reportedly carried away by raging floodwaters as torrential rainfall overwhelmed roads and residential areas across the city. The victims…
Monarch commends Aiyedatiwa, security agencies, traditional institutions, communities and sponsors; says new festival can drive tourism, unity and economic growth By Jimoh Ahmed The Olowo of Owo, His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has commended the people of Owo and other stakeholders for the successful conclusion of the 2026 Igogo Festival…
By Chief Kasali D. Obanoyen (KDO) The ancient city of Owo witnessed a magnificent celebration of its rich cultural heritage as Magbuligbe Worldwide, under the leadership of Dr. Akintoye, made an impressive appearance at Ogwalopo 2026, transforming the expansive grounds of the historic Olowo’s Palace into a breathtaking spectacle of royalty, traditional elegance and communal…
By Jimoh Ahmed The Diocese of Owo, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has celebrated its Bishop, The Rt Revd Dr Stephen Ayodeji Fagbemi, FICT, CFAT, describing him as a visionary leader, dedicated shepherd and accomplished administrator whose episcopacy has contributed to the spiritual and institutional growth of the Diocese. The Diocese, in a birthday message…
After years in suspension, Ogwalopo returns in grand style as Owo’s traditional institutions, communities and Ondo Government unite to revive a historic cultural tradition. By Jimoh Ahmed There are moments when a people do not merely celebrate their history—they step back into it. Saturday, September 26, 2026, was one such moment in Owo….
By Wale Obanigba, Esq. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 The Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Akure, appears to be facing a fundamental manpower challenge that raises concerns about its capacity to function as a comprehensive secondary healthcare facility. This concern becomes particularly relevant in the light of Dr. Debo Akinbami’s recent article, “Aiyedatiwa’s Phenomenal Health Sector Performance,”…
By The Pivot Online The Ondo State Government has sealed a facility in connection with the investigation into the deaths and illnesses associated with consumption of locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions in parts of the state. The development comes as authorities intensify investigations into the outbreak, which has so far been linked to…
Apex Court sets aside Court of Appeal judgment, upholds INEC position ahead of 2027 elections By The Pivot Online The Supreme Court has restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 governing political party membership registers and the nomination of candidates, setting aside an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal that had voided the…
