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Emmydinho FC Crash out of Lagos FA …We lost focus in second half – Coach Olajuyin
By John Kayode Emmydinho Football Club crashed out of Lagos State FA Cup round of 32 after they lost 4-3 to Synergy Ultimate football Academy. [more…]
My Legislative Activities ‘ll Transform Ondo State – APP Senatorial Candidate
By John Kayode The candidate of the Action Peoples Party( APP) for Ondo Central Senatorial District in the 2023 National Assembly Elections, Agbaka (Dr) Afolabi [more…]
Traditional Sports to be buried on November 28th in Delta State (PART 2)
By Dare Kuti It is with great sadness, I announce official burial rite of our Traditional Sports on 28th November, 2022 at the 21st National [more…]
OUR SAFETY YOUR SAFETY : ONDO EKIMOGUN RAISES ALARM OVER SECURITY
By John Kayode “Patriotism is more closely linked to dissent than it is to conformity and a blind desire for safety and security.” On this [more…]
Man dies during sex romp in Ondo
By John Kayode A man whose identity is yet to be confirmed, has died during a sex romp at a hotel in Ondo West local [more…]
Crisis Rocks Ondo SWAN as Members Reject Renomination Of Former Chairman As Caretaker Committee
By John Kayode The Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN),Ondo State Chapter was thrown into chaos yesterday as out – gone Chairman,Wahab Bankole attempted to [more…]
CREATE TIME FOR RECREATION, ONDO HEAD OF SERVICE CHARGES PUBLIC SERVANTS
The need for public servants to find time for recreation after a period of hectic service delivery has been stressed The Ondo State Head of [more…]
Pharmacist Loses 150M Properties to Inferno In Akure, Begs ODSG For Help
By John Kayode The owner of the Akure burnt pharmacy store , Felix Akinyemi has appealed to the Ondo State government for help, saying that [more…]
ODIRS seals Hotels, Business Center Over Tax Default In Okitipupa, Ore
By John Kayode Two hotels and one business center have been sealed up by the Ondo State Internal Revenue Services (ODIRS) in Okitipupa and Ore [more…]
Favour Secondary School Football Competition: First Three Schools Receive Organisers’ Prizes
By John Kayode The three schools that emerged winners in the recently concluded Favour Secondary School Football Competition in Akure have received prizes from the [more…]
Mimiko to Speak at World Bank Event in Benin City Today
By John Kayode Dr Olusegun Mimiko, immediate past governor of Ondo state, will on Friday (today) speak to a group of senior government officials undergoing [more…]
One Dead in Ondo Road Accident
By Admin At least one Person is dead, while six others sustained injuries in a road crash during the early hours of today, near the [more…]
FABULOUS MINDS SOCIAL CLUB CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE AT CHILDREN’S HOME IN AKURE
By John Kayode Ondo State based FABULOUS MINDS SOCIAL CLUB of Nigeria has donated food items and some other essential commodities to the Children’s Home [more…]
Former Permanent Secretary, Dr Laoye Adegoke Is Dead…We’ve Lost A Great Mind -Akeredolu
By John Kayode Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu,SAN, received with a deep sense of loss, the demise of Dr. Jacob Laoye Adegoke, MFR. [more…]
Detained Publisher: Journalists Kick, Seek Police IG, Falana, CSOs Intervention
By John Kayode The Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali Baba, Human Rights Activists including Mr Femi Falana, SAN, as well as Civil Society [more…]
Alleged Infidelity: Man Ties Wife To Well As Boyfriend Flees
By John Kayode A truck driver, Muyiwa Sikiru, has publicly disgraced his wife by tying her to a well in Oke-Aro area of Akure, the [more…]
Ondo SWAN Congratulates Ajayi, Elegbeleye
By John Kayode The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State chapter has congratulated Ondo State-born duo of Otunba Sunday Dele Ajayi and Hon. [more…]
ONDO PDP CELEBRATES DR. OLUSEGUN MIMIKO @ 68
By John Kayode The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State Chapter celebrates the former Governor of Ondo State Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on his 68th birthday [more…]
PDP House of Reps,DFK Felicitates Mimiko on His Birthday
John Kayode Peoples Democratic Party House (PDP) House of Representatives Candidate for Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, Dr Felix Kehinde (DFK) has felicitated with the former Governor [more…]
Ologbese Congratulates Elegbeleye Over IMC Appointment
By John Kayode Former Vice Chairman of Ondo State Football Association (FA), Otunba Dele Ologbese has felicitated with the former National Sports Commission boss Gbenga [more…]
Ondo FA congratulates Otunba Dele-Ajayi, Hon Elegbeleye
By John Kayode The board members of Ondo State Football Association and various Football Council chairmen express their delight over the emergence of Otunba Sunday [more…]
NFF Election: Sunshine Queens Mgt,Players Congratulate Otunba Dele Ajayi
By John Kayode The management and players of Sunshine Queens Football Club Congratulate the Chairman of Ondo State Football Association, Otunba Dele Ajayi over his [more…]
Nigeria Will Be Great Again – Mimiko at Independence
By John Kayode The immediate past governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko said he is optimistic that Nigeria will reclaim its lost glory in [more…]
NFF Elective Congress: Ologbese Congratulates Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Dele Ajayi
By John Kayode The immediate past Vice Chairman of Ondo State Football Association, Otunba Dele Ologbese has felicitated with Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau over his [more…]
Ibrahim Musa Gusau Emerges New NFF President
By John Kayode Ibrahim Musa Gusau has on Friday being elected as the 40th President of the Nigeria Football Federation. Gusau was elected as the [more…]
Hon. Adefisoye Distances Self From Idanre Attack
By John Kayode The member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye (Small Alhaji) has distance himself from any alleged attack, if at there was [more…]
PDP Debunks Bribery Allegation Against Dr. Iyorchia Ayu
By John Kayode Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked bribery allegation against its National Chairman,Dr. Iyorchia Ayu over alleged transferred of sums of monies into [more…]
Favour Adesida To Revive School Sports With Football Competition
By John Kayode As part of agenda to engender football development at the grassroots a businessman,Prince Favour Adesida, in conjunction with Akure South Football Council [more…]
ONDO GOVERNMENT CHARGES PUBLIC SERVANTS ON EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN
By John Kayode Public Servants in Ondo State have been charged to to draw their retirement plans so as to live stress-free lives after exciting [more…]
Lawal loses As Court Affirms Machina APC Yobe north Senatorial Candidate
By John Kayode The Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to [more…]
Ondo Stakeholders Go spiritual over selling of Sunshine Stars FC
By John Kayode Stakeholders in Ondo State have declared three days fasting and prayers over alleged selling off of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure [more…]
Ondo PDP Reps Candidate, Felix Kehinde, Delivers Free Health Services to Over 200
By John Kayode Dr Felix Kehinde (DFK), the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, has carried out free [more…]
Mikel Obi Quits Football
By John Kayode Former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea legend, John Mikel Obi, has announced his retirement from professional football. Obi, [more…]
2023 ELECTIONS: REFLECT WHAT TRUE REPRESENTATION IS REALLY ALL ABOUT
By Gbenga Akinmoyo The scriptures are very clear on the subject of Knowledge and they state that, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”- [more…]
2023 ELECTIONS: REFLECT WHAT TRUE REPRESENTATION IS REALLY ALL ABOUT
By Gbenga Akinmoyo The scriptures are very clear on the subject of Knowledge and they state that, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”- [more…]
Osun: Tribunal adjourns till October 4
By Admin Osun State Election Petition Tribunal hearing the petition of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola against the declaration of Ademola Adeleke as the Governor-elect has adjourned [more…]
SUNSHINE STARS DENIED BY OWN GOAL IN GOLD CUP STALEMATE WITH TORNADOES
By John Kayode Sunshine Stars continued their good run in the 2022 Taiwo Ogunjobi Gold Cup, but were undone by an own goal, gifting Niger [more…]
Akogun Adetokunbo Modupe Celebrates Aruwajoye, Rotimi Ibidapo on National Honours Award
By John Kayode The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for Ondo North Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections, Akogun Adetokunbo Modupe has [more…]
2023: PDP Appoints Dr. Tola Awosika, Member Presidential Campaign Council
By John Kayode Ondo born philanthropist and PDP stalwart, Dr Tola Emmanuel Awosika has been appointed as a member of the Presidential Campaign Council of [more…]
Tambuwal Takes Over From Fayemi As NGF Chairman
By John Kayode Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has taken over as the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF). The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ [more…]
GOV AKEREDOLU, WIFE RECEIVE EZUMEZU NDIGBO ON CONDOLENCE VISIT IN AKURE
By John Kayode Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has received on condolence visit, members of the Ezumezu Ndigbo Women Organization Worldwide. Governor Akeredolu and [more…]
PDP Crisis: Southwest Stakeholders Declare Support For Makinde, Wike, Others
By John Kayode Southwest Stakeholders in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under the auspices of the ‘SouthWest Forum of PDP Stakeholders for Justice’ have declared [more…]
Call Off Strike, Court Orders ASUU
By John Kayode The national industrial court of Nigeria (NICN) has ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its ongoing nationwide [more…]
Olajuyin Appointed Alimosho FC Youth Team…Says it’s A Beginning of Greater Things to Come
By John Kayode Coach Olasunkanmi Raphael Olajuyin has described his appointment as Alimosho Football Youth Team as the beginning of greater things to come. The Iyin Ekiti [more…]
Don’t Sell Sunshine Stars, Supporters Club Pleads With ODSG
By John Kayode Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been urged to drop the idea of selling off Sunshine Stars Football Club as the [more…]
PDP Crisis: Wike, Makinde Others Withdraw From Atiku’s Campaign
By John Kayode Governor Nyesom Wike, PDP Crisis, Seyi MakindeThe camp of Governor Nyesom Wike in the Peoples Democratic Party has officially announced its withdrawal [more…]
NIGERIA’S FOOTBALL HEROES SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AND THEIR WELFARES IMPROVED UPON
By Otunba Dele Ologbese It’s heartbreaking, Nigeria’s football heroes have never been celebrated and their welfares not taking adequate care of after exit from active [more…]
AKURE MUSLIM COLLEGE OLD STUDENTS HONOUR ONDO HEAD OF SERVICE, LAUD GOV. AKEREDOLU OVER APPOINTMENT
By John Kayode The 1979/1984 set of the Old Students Association of the Akure Muslim College has at the weekend held a reception to honour [more…]
PUBS Condoles Akeredolu Over Mother’s Death
The People United by Sports (PUBS) has sympathized with the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the demise of his mother, Evangelist Grace Akeredolu [more…]
Asin of Oka, HRM Oba Sir Pius Omiyejola Akande Condoles Governor Akeredolu Over Death Of Mother
The Asin of Oka, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sir Pius Omiyejola Akande, ANIVS, KSJI Ajagbakuku 1 has commiserated with the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin [more…]
Ondo FA Condoles Akeredolu Over Mother’s Demise
The Ondo State FA Association has condoled with Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State over the demise of his mother, Lady Lady Evangelist Grace Bosede [more…]
Ayu Must Go Saga: Sunday Menukuro Adewale Writes Open Letter To Atiku, PDP Leaders
By John Kayode I Sunday Menukuro Adewale, a politician, social critic, analyst, philosopher, PDP stalwart, ADR personnel, Chairman, Ilaje Ese Odo Renaissance Group, legal minded [more…]
CYLI-PDP Congratulates Ondo PDP Leaders Nominated Into Presidential Campaign Council
By John Kayode The Council of Young Leaders in PDP (CYLI-PDP) congratulates our distinguished leaders who were nominated to serve in the Presidential Campaign Council [more…]
INDISCIPLINE: The Bane Of Nigeria’s Social, Economic And Political Woes
By Admin One of the main reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari who was then a military ruler seized power from the civilian government of the [more…]
LGSC Chairman, Femi Idris Charges Workers On Due Process Compliant
By John Kayode Chairman, Ondo State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Femi Idris has charged accounting officers in the commission to adhere to due process [more…]
FIFA Hammer Await Nigeria Over Suspension Of NFF Election – Ologbese
By John Kayode The current crisis hitting Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is a strong pointer to the fact that all is not well with the [more…]
Volleyball: Nigeria Police Stuns NSCDC @ 2022 Premier League
By John Kayode Nigeria Police Force (NPF) put up a stunning performance against Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 25-20, 18-25, [more…]
Mimiko Commiserates Akeredolu Over death of mother
By John Kayode The immediate past governor of Ondo, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has commiserated with his successor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, over the demise of his [more…]
Ondo West Local Government Chairman Condoles With Arakunrin Akeredolu Over Mother’s Death
By John Kayode The Executive Chairman of Ondo West Local Government, Hon. Akinsulire Ebenezer Ayodeji has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Ondo [more…]
Governor Akeredolu Loses Mother
By John Kayode The mother of the Governor of Ondo State, Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu is dead. Mrs Akeredolu was 90 years. Richard Olatunde, Chief [more…]
My Mother Died Peacefully – Gov Akeredolu
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, says he’s saddened over the death of his mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu. Madam Akeredolu died at the age [more…]
Ondo NUJ Lauds Akeredolu Over Payment Of Outstanding Gratuities Of Owena Press Retirees
By John Kayode The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, has expressed it’s gratitude to the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for officially [more…]
RANKING STATUS OF LEGISLATORS TAKEN FOR GRANTED
Gbenga Akinmoyo One day I am certain that we will get our permutations right when it comes to giving appropriate credence to the real ingredients [more…]
Alleged Plan To Sell Sunshine Stars ‘ll Lead to Crisis, Football Stakeholder Warns ODSG
By John Kayode The Ondo State Football arena is on the verge of been thrown into crisis as the state government has perfected plans to [more…]
2023: OUR STRUGGLE FOR SOUTHERN PRESIDENCY MUST NOT BE IN VAIN – GOV AKEREDOLU
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has advised that the struggle for the President of Nigeria to come from the Southern part of the [more…]
NFF Election : Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Akeredolu Endorses Otunba Dele Ajayi Candidacy
By John Kayode Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has described Otunba Dele Ajayi as the right candidate for the position of the first Vice [more…]
Akeredolu Loves Visitors, Detests Criminality, Akogun Adeleye Tells Northern Leaders
Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Security Matters and State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, has described the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu [more…]
Federal Government Declares LMC Illegal
By Admin In view of the several unpleasant incidents regarding the management of the Football League, specifically, the declaration of the National Football League (NFL) [more…]
NFF Election: Ologbese Mobilises Support for Otunba Dele Ajayi As 1st Vice President
By John Kayode As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Congress draws nearer, the Chairman of Akoko South West Football Association, Otunba Dele Ologbese has [more…]
Know King Charles III, The New UK Monarch
By Admin At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales. But [more…]
Queen Elizabeth II, Is Dead
By John Kayode Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at [more…]
2023: Ondo West APC Leaders, Others Decamp To PDP…Pledge Support for Felix Kehinde, Akinjiyan
By John Kayode Ahead of the 2023 general elections, some leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo West have defected to the [more…]
ALLOW AMOTEKUN CARRY WEAPONS, GOV AKEREDOLU URGES FG
By Admin Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to allow Amotekun and other State Security Outfits bear sophisticated [more…]
2023 Elections : United Global Resolve For Peace Charges Political Parties On Issue Based Campaigns
By John Kayode A civil Society Organisation, United Global Resolve for Peace(UGRFP) has called for issue based campaigns among political parties as the 2023 general elections [more…]
IFON KIDNAPPED VICTIMS WILL BE RESCUED, ONDO GOVT ASSURES …Says Ondo ‘ll Not Be Haven For Kidnappers, Bandits
By john Kayode The Ondo State Government has assured that some burial guests abducted along Owo/Benin highway in Ifon, Ose local government at the weekend, [more…]
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, KEY TO DEVELOPMENT – HON JOSEPH AKINLAJA
By John Kayode The two term former Member House of Representatives in Ondo East and West Federal Constituency Hon Joseph Akinlaja was the keynote speaker [more…]
ODIRS Develops New Database For Land Use Charge … Calls For Continued Staff support
By John Kayode The Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) has developed a new database for Land Use Change that will accommodate more detailed information of [more…]
Birthday Celebration: PUBS Hails Ondo SWAN Chairman, Segun Giwa
The People United By Sports (PUBS) has congratulated the Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State chapter, Mr Segun Giwa, on [more…]
CAF To Investigate Super Eagles Ordeal At Libyan alAirport
The Confederation of African Football has expressed concern over the ill treatment melted out to the Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at a [more…]
ODSFA Celebrates Ondo SWAN Chairman On Birthday Celebration
Chairman of Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) Bamidele Ologunloluwa has congratulated the Chairman, Ondo State chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Segun Giwa [more…]
Oba Takuro Becomes 1st Olusan of Ayesan
Oba Adebayo Bashiru Takuro has been installed as the first Olusan of Ayesan, in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state. The development followed the [more…]
Chukwude’s Strike Earns Sunshine Stars Maximum Points Against Rangers
Stephen Chukwude’s 42nd minute goal was all Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure needed to defeat Rangers International of Enugu in a match-day six tie [more…]
NPFL25: Ologunloluwa Ascribes Sunshine Stars’ Victory over Rangers to Aiyedatiwa’s Lucky Aura
Surmounting the challenge posed by a champion all over the world is always a Herculean task. That exactly was what Sunshine Stars of Akure did [more…]
With Right Support,Resources, Potentials of Girl-Child is limitless- UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says evidence has showed that with the right support, resources and opportunities, the potential of the Girl-Child around the [more…]
Bayelsa Queens Thrash Espoir FC
Bayelsa Queens FC on Thursday morning 10th October, 2024 whitewashed Espoir FC of Benin Republic 4-0 in the last Group B game of their Betsy [more…]
BOWFT : Chioma’s 89th Strike Against Remo Stars Ladies Earn Edo Queens Quarter Final Ticket
Chioma Moses’ 89th, minute strike was all Edo Queens FC needed in today’s encounter against Remo Stars Ladies of Ikenne that earn them first three [more…]
Ondo Flood: Aiyedatiwa Leads NEMA On Impact Assessment, As Osemawe Praises Govt’s Swift Response
In response to the flood that wreaked havoc on Ondo City in Ondo state last Friday, the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has led the officials [more…]