By Our Reporter Excitement is sweeping through Emure-Uli in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State following the emergence of its new traditional ruler, the Elemure-Elect, whose reign is already being heralded as one that will bring peace, inclusiveness, and prosperity. For members of the prestigious Owo High Hope Club, the news of the new…
Tension has gripped Owo town as some yet-to-be-identified gunmen abducted a staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, identified as Pastor Akesinro. The incident occurred at Upenme community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, when the victim was reportedly attacked inside his residence….
Owo is bracing for a football fiesta as the grand finale of the Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Sports Competition (Olowo’s Cup) comes alive on Tuesday, September 17, at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Sports Complex football pitch. The highlight of the boys’ category will see Methodist High School, Owo, lock horns with fierce rivals…
Kwakwanso Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he has no plans to dump the party, though he remains open to political discussions. Speaking yesterday in Abuja at the 9th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the…
Ondo City was agog on Thursday, August 28, 2025, as the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, His Majesty Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, hosted dignitaries from across the state and beyond at the wedding of his daughter, Tolulope Adetola, to Samuel Oluwaseyi.The colourful ceremony was graced by the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of…
Despite intimidation, poor pay, and rising fake news, journalism in Nigeria remains the unyielding watchdog—society’s lifeline to truth, justice, and accountability. By Jimoh Ahmed In every society, journalism is the oxygen that keeps democracy breathing. In Nigeria, this truth has been proven time and again—from the struggle for independence, to…
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Parents, pupils, and proprietors weigh impact of new policies The Ondo State Government has rolled out sweeping reforms in the education sector, aimed at…
The dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo State House of Assembly grew stronger on Tuesday as two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers defected to the ruling party. The defectors are Felix Afe (Akoko North-West II) and Tope Agbulu (Akoko South-West II). Their letters of defection were read by the…
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] By Jimoh Ahmed In an era where tradition wrestles with modern convenience, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, has reignited a crucial national debate: Can a…
