Nasarawa United and Rivers United have been summoned by the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to address incidents that occurred during their Matchday 18 clash at the Lafia City Stadium on 22 December 2024. Both teams are expected to appear before the NPFL disciplinary committee in Abuja on 10 January 2025. The league organizers have…
The Ondo State Government has commenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to farmers across the state as part of its preparations for the 2025 planting season. The initiative, aimed at bolstering food security and supporting local agricultural activities, underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing productivity in the sector. The distribution, which occurred over the…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the Kunle Adebayo-led Board and management of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC). In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Governor announced the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson as the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation….
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the release of a man sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for stealing a fowl. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor instructed the state’s attorney general to intervene and include the man in the prerogative of mercy list before the year ends….
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed claims that a police station in the state was attacked by commercial motorcyclists, labeling the reports as unfounded and misleading. In a statement issued in Akure, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, clarified that no police division in Ondo State had experienced such an incident, urging…
In response to the circulating rumours about the suspension of the Ondo State APC Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, Hon. (Princess) Oluwatosin Ogunlowo Ajirotutu, representing Idanre Constituency, has urged party members to remain calm and united. Hon. Ajirotutu dismissed the alleged suspension as a baseless fabrication by individuals seeking to sow discord within the All Progressives…
Governor Aiyedatiwa Reaffirms Commitment to Education and Healthcare The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has praised the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, for its remarkable achievements over the past decade. Speaking during the institution’s 6th Convocation Ceremony on Friday, the Governor highlighted UNIMED’s role in advancing education and healthcare in…
Workers of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) staged a protest on Thursday, shutting down offices to demand the implementation of the new minimum wage. The state government, however, described the protest as a minor issue, pledging to address the workers’ grievances promptly. The protest, led primarily by junior staff, highlighted the disparity between…
In a dramatic development, workers at the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) have shut down the agency’s office in protest over the non-payment of the newly approved minimum wage. The protest erupted this morning, with staff members taking to the streets in front of the ODIRS office, demanding the immediate implementation of the new…
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the NUJ as a crucial partner in the state’s progress. He emphasized the media’s role as a bridge between the government and the people and encouraged journalists to maintain professionalism amidst challenges such as quackery and misinformation. The Governor also assured…
