The 2024 Press Week organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, was marked with accolades for the media’s role in societal development and calls for improved support for journalism.

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…

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Ondo State Free Shuttle Bus Scheme Continues Unhindered, Government Debunks False Claims

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…

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

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…

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

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…

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Ondo State Governor to Present 2025 Budget Proposal to Assembly

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…

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Aiyedatiwa Inaugurates 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund

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…

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Odinkalu Criticizes Double Standards in Treatment of Yahaya Bello and Dele Farotimi

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…

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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Urges Landlords to Refrain from Rent Hikes

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to landlords and property owners in Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area (LGA) to avoid raising rents and property prices, emphasizing the need to ease the burden on residents. Speaking at the inauguration of the Abiola/Ajayi/Ogba and Obawole/Iju-Ishaga road on Monday, the governor highlighted that the infrastructure projects undertaken by…

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BREAKING: Nigerian Government Issues Alert on New XEC COVID-19 Variant

The Nigerian government has placed hospitals nationwide on high alert following the detection of the XEC COVID-19 variant, which has now spread to 29 countries globally. First identified in Australia, the XEC variant is a recombinant strain—a hybrid of two pre-existing COVID-19 subvariants. Experts note that it has a growth advantage over other circulating strains,…

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