The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, setting the amount at ₦500 million with two sureties of equal value. The ruling, delivered on Friday by Justice Emeka Nwite, outlined strict conditions for the bail. The sureties must own landed properties in Abuja and…
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…
The Ministry of Transport has reacted to a misleading piece authored by A.D. Poweide, alleging that the Ondo State Government has discontinued its Free Shuttle Bus Scheme. The government has categorically dismissed this claim as false and malicious. In a statement, the Head of Media and Publicity Unit, Oluwakemi Adedeji-Adeyemi, described the allegation as a…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to fulfill past agreements. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a union meeting held at its secretariat in Amassoma. According to ASUU, the decision stems from unfulfilled commitments…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to fulfill past agreements. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a union meeting held at its secretariat in Amassoma. According to ASUU, the decision stems from unfulfilled commitments…
As part of the 2024 Press Week celebrations, the Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by supporting children at a local orphanage. The gesture reflects the union’s dedication to social responsibility and its efforts to uplift the less privileged. The NUJ delegation, led by its…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to present the 2025 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly today. Preparations for the presentation have been finalized following the completion of pre-treasury discussions by all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with the State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. In anticipation of this, members…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has launched the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to honoring the sacrifices of Nigeria’s military personnel. The launch event took place at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Akure, signaling the start of activities to commemorate the nation’s fallen heroes and provide…
uman rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for handcuffing fellow lawyer Dele Farotimi during his arraignment in Ado-Ekiti over defamation charges. Odinkalu contrasted this treatment with the “honourable escort” given to Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, by…
