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A STATE HELD HOSTAGE: ONDO’S DESCENT INTO LAWLESSNESS DEMANDS URGENT ACTION

There is a growing darkness spreading across Ondo State, one that no longer hides in the shadows but now strikes in broad daylight. From Ala to Imafon, Oda town to the troubled stretches of Akoko, the story is the same: fear has replaced peace, and survival has become the daily struggle of ordinary citizens,communities are […]

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A Pillar of Grace and Strength: Hon. Bode Obanla Celebrates Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Tunji-Ojo on Her Birthday

Akoko grassroots political mobilizer, Hon. Bode Obanla, has extended warm and heartfelt birthday felicitations to Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the gracious wife of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, celebrating her as a woman of quiet strength, dignity, and enduring influence. In his message, Hon. Obanla described the celebrant as more than

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No errors in new tax laws – Taiwo Oyedele

…….”𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: “𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐖𝐎 𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐀𝐗 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒” Our attention has been drawn to misleading media reports claiming that the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele has “finally admitted errors in the new tax laws.” These publications misrepresent the Minister’s statements, falsely alleging that he urged Nigerians

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Akure’s Quiet Crossroads: Renewed Calls for Bashorun Adedipe SAN, Other Elders to Shape the Kingdom’s Future

The conversation around inclusion, representation, and the role of elder statesmen in governance has taken a sharper turn in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as indigenes and stakeholders intensify calls for greater relevance in the affairs of their homeland amid ongoing debates over governance in the state. At the centre of this growing discourse is

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APC Moots ₦100 Million Presidential, ₦50 Million Governorship Forms

The All Progressives Congress has said members aspiring to contest its 2027 presidential primary will pay N30m and N70m for the expression of interest and nomination forms, respectively. Also, governorship aspirants are to pay N10m for the expression of interest form and N40m for the nomination form as the country prepares for the general election

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OPEN LETTER TO THE ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT: RESCUE THE FIRE SERVICE BEFORE IT RESCUES NO ONE AGAIN

To:The Governor of Ondo State,The Ondo State Executive Council,The Speaker and Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly,Relevant Security, Emergency, Civil Societies and Public Safety Authorities. Sir/Ma, OPEN LETTER TO THE ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT: RESCUE THE FIRE SERVICE BEFORE IT RESCUES NO ONE AGAIN. There are times when silence becomes a betrayal. There are

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Signals That Matter: Akure Must Demand Better From Those Who Seek to Lead

In politics, signals matter. They shape perception, influence trust, and ultimately determine whether the people feel safe placing their future in the hands of those who seek power. When those signals raise concern, it is not an issue of optics, it is a question of responsibility. A recent political visit by one of the House

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Ondo Assembly Passes Bill Converting Owena Press to State Printing and Publishing Corporation

The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill converting Owena Press Limited into the Ondo State Government Printing and Publishing Corporation, marking a significant step toward revitalizing the state’s public communication and publishing infrastructure. The legislation, which was approved during plenary on Thursday, seeks to reposition the state owned outfit for

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Barrister Olumuyiwa Adu: The Man Called Adu Cubana — A Rare Blend of Intellect, Service, and Compassion

In every generation, there emerge a few men whose lives quietly, yet powerfully redefine leadership, service, and human connection. Barrister Olumuyiwa Adu, popularly known as Adu Cubana, stands firmly in that rare company. More than a lawyer, more than a politician, and far beyond a public figure, he is a man whose name has become

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Akure Deserves Better: A Call for Integrity Ahead of House of Representatives Primaries

As the countdown to the forthcoming primary election for the House of Representatives gathers momentum, the spotlight once again turns to Akure Federal Constituency, a land renowned not just for its political relevance, but for its deep-rooted legacy of honor, dignity, and integrity. Akure, both in the North and South, has long been celebrated as

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