By Jimoh Ahmed Few places in Nigeria carry the weight of mystery, resilience, and raw beauty like Akoko. Perched on the northeastern edge of Ondo State, at the borders of Kogi, Edo, and Ekiti, the Akoko country is a land of towering rocks, ancestral settlements, winding roads, and people whose spirit has been…
The ancient community of Emure-Ile, headquarters of Owo North West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Owo Local Government of Ondo State, was thrown into jubilation on Friday, September 12, 2025, as Prince Bankole Adeyefa was installed as the new Elemure of Emure-Ile Kingdom. The installation, which drew indigenes, dignitaries, and well-wishers from far and…
In a quiet corner of Lagos, a small café hums with the soft chatter of patrons sipping their morning coffee. At a table near the window, a woman in her late twenties shares her story, her eyes reflecting both vulnerability and resilience. She is a former sex worker, now a businesswoman, raising a small family….
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…
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…
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By Jimoh Ahmed Few Nigerian leaders evoke as much intrigue, controversy, and admiration as General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. His legacy, like that of many historical figures, is shrouded in both commendation and condemnation. His memoir, A Journey in Service, is a crucial attempt at self-narration, an effort to frame his leadership within a context…
[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] By Jimoh Ahmed In societies struggling with governance challenges, the relationship between truth and power often becomes contentious. The controversy surrounding the statement credited to…
By Jimoh Ahmed The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Imola, Owo, became the epicenter of a heated debate recently when its Diocesan Anglican Bishop, Rt. Rev. Stephen Fagbemi, openly criticized the Federal Lawmaker representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Otunba Timehin Adelegbe, for his perceived inaccessibility to his constituents. The Bishop’s remarks, made during a church service,…
By Kasali Obanoyen, Bose Adebayo, and Jimoh Ahmed When a juju music legend sang, “Ajala travelled all over the world” in 1973, little did anyone at Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO) know that an “Ajala” of their own would one day return to lead the school after a brief sojourn in Italy. Welcome…
