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The Ondo State chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), under the leadership of its State Chairman, Comrade Amuda Tairu Abiola, JP, has recorded a major breakthrough in its efforts to address challenges faced by teachers in accessing mortgage loans through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). The achievement followed a […]

President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has attributed his decision to revive investment plans in the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) to the investor-friendly disposition of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Dangote made the declaration on Monday after a closed-door meeting with the governor in Akure, where he announced

…says construction to begin last quarter of 2026 The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to develop a large-scale industrial and free trade zone at Olokola in Ondo State, describing it as a power-driven investment hub designed to attract manufacturers and reduce infrastructure constraints for investors. Dangote made the disclosure during

As construction work officially begins on the flyover bridge project linking Adegbola Junction to the St. Mathias axis in Akure, engineering expert, Engr. Daniel Babafemi Oke, has called on the Ondo State Government to provide additional corridor roads and ensure adequate alternative street lighting along the busy route. Oke made the appeal while reacting to

The news of his death was confirmed on Thursday, sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s film and theatre community. Oyewo, renowned for his commanding screen presence and mastery of Yoruba theatre, was one of the most respected faces of indigenous Nigerian storytelling. Born in 1946, Kola Oyewo rose to prominence through the Ogunde Theatre Group before becoming

The 33rd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election in Akure on Friday became a platform for renewed national reflection on Nigeria’s democratic journey, as the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and elder statesman, the Olu-Abo of Ilu-Abo, Oba Olu Falae, called for deeper democratic

The Lion of Bourdillon Waves LBW, a sociopolitical support group committed to national renewal and continuity of purposeful leadership, has called on Nigerians, party faithful, and members of the public to drum up support for the continuity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, citing what it described as “giant strides that are already reshaping Nigeria’s

Former Edo State Governor and Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has revealed that late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, was prepared to offer Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola anything in exchange for relinquishing his claim to the June 12, 1993 presidential mandate. Oshiomhole made the disclosure on Friday while delivering a lecture at the June 12

………Time could not dim the magic. Twenty-eight years after he tormented Spain’s defense with dribbling that looked like witchcraft, Super Eagles legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has been honored with a retroactive “Superior Player of the Match” award for Nigeria’s famous 3–2 victory over Spain at France ’98. The presentation, which has set social media ablaze,

As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day, APC candidate for Akoko South West II Constituency, Hon. Niran Olanusi, has paid tribute to the heroes of June 12, 1993 while commending Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his visionary leadership in Ondo State. In a brief statement, Olanusi honoured the sacrifices of Nigerians who fought for democracy, with