Palace Pulse

In recent years, concerns have continued to mount over the performance of federal lawmakers representing Ondo State at the National Assembly in Abuja. Across constituencies, constituents have voiced frustration over what many describe as underperformance, weak legislative visibility, and limited grassroots engagement. Democracy thrives on accountability and measurable impact. Unfortunately, a significant number of Ondo’s […]

The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned gospel artiste, Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the popular Adegbodu Twins. The news of his passing surfaced on Sunday after his twin brother and music partner, Kehinde Adegbodu, announced the development in an emotional post shared on social media. Expressing

A prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon. Smart Omodunbi Jr., has officially announced his intention to contest for the party’s chairmanship in the state, outlining a vision centred on unity, stability and forward looking leadership. Speaking on his aspiration, Omodunbi said his decision stems from years of active involvement

…ambulances, patrol vans, others distributed to boost operations Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday commissioned 10 ambulances, took delivery of 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies and presented official cars to new Permanent Secretaries. At the presentation, which took place at the Government House in Akure, the Governor stressed that healthcare delivery

The Ondo State Police Command has advised religious leaders across the state to suspend night worship services temporarily due to prevailing security challenges. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Adebowale Lawal, gave the directive on Friday in Akure while briefing journalists on the recent abduction of six members of a Celestial Church in

Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri announced that members of his cabinet and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state had moved with him to the ruling party. The governor said his decision was driven by the need

……In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission disclosed that the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, 16 January 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections have been rescheduled to Saturday, 6 February 2027. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the 2027 General

Leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party on Thursday mounted fresh pressure on the National Assembly demanding an immediate amendment of the Electoral Act 2026, which they described as anti-democratic and skewed ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Senate, however, swiftly dismissed the agitation, advising opposition leaders Atiku

……..The acting IG also called on Nigerians to partner with the police by reporting crimes, engaging with officers and holding the institution accountable when necessary. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged the newly decorated acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to make the Nigeria Police Force better than he met it, as the country grapples

By ‘Lade Fasua, FCA. Politics, when properly understood, is not merely about positions. It is about structure, order, and legitimacy. Where structure collapses, instability replaces progress. Where legitimacy is undermined, democracy becomes fragile. In recent days, our dear Ondo State has witnessed developments that compel sober reflection. From the deeply disturbing incident involving the manhandling