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ADEBARE SET FOR MAJOR EMPOWERMENT, PARLIAMENTARY BUILDING FOUNDATION-LAYING Release full list of Empowerment Beneficiaries  The administration of the Executive Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government, Hon. Adebare Adeboye, is set to host a series of empowerment, educational and infrastructural programmes on Monday, October 5, 2026. The programmes, scheduled to take place at the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Secretariat, will include the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a modern parliamentary building, alongside initiatives targeted at youths, women, pupils and farmers across the local government. As part of the activities, 310 youths and women are expected to benefit from an empowerment programme, while farmers will receive fertiliser to support agricultural activities. The administration will also distribute 1,000 school bags and 21,000 big notebooks to pupils in government primary schools as part of its educational support initiatives. The foundation stone-laying ...

AIYEDATIWA’S RECORD: SAM ADEMUSI HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNOR’S ACHIEVEMENTS, RESPONDS TO CRITICS By Hon. Sam Ademusi, SA to the Governor Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration in Ondo State has continued to attract both commendation and criticism, with supporters pointing to its reported interventions in infrastructure, public-sector recruitment and financial management, while critics have questioned aspects of the administration’s policies and performance. In this opinion piece, Hon. Sam Ademusi, a Special Assistant to the Governor, argues that the administration’s record should be assessed primarily through its projects, programmes and reported outcomes rather than political criticism. Drawing from biblical accounts and quotations from William Shakespeare, Ademusi compares the challenges confronting the administration with the opposition faced by figures such as Nehemiah and David, arguing that criticism is an expected feature of public leadership. According to him, Governor Aiy...

ONDO GOVERNMENT GIVES 7-DAY ULTIMATUM TO REMOVE ABANDONED HEAVY VEHICLES, WATERCRAFT The Ondo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to owners of abandoned heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, trailers, machinery and large watercraft obstructing roads and waterways across the state to remove them or face enforcement action, including possible forfeiture. The directive was announced on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. Prince Wellington Oriade Adebawo, during a press conference in Akure. According to the directive, the seven-day compliance period commenced on Wednesday, September 30, and will expire on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Adebawo said the directive followed growing safety concerns associated with heavy-duty vehicles and equipment abandoned along roads and other public spaces, as well as large boats, barges and other watercraft left unattended on waterways. He explained that such ob...

TINUBU TORCH BEARERS INAUGURATED IN ONDO AS AIYEDATIWA CALLS FOR GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT The Ondo State chapter of the Tinubu Torch Bearers (TTB) has been inaugurated in Akure, with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa urging members of the group to intensify grassroots engagement and take the message of the Renewed Hope administration to communities across the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, gave the charge on Tuesday during the inauguration of the organisation held at The Dome, Akure. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, John Paul Akinduro, the governor reaffirmed the support of his administration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for another term in office in the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa said, according to the statement, that continuity would be important for consolidating the reforms and programmes of the Federal Government. He also stated that Ondo State had benefited from its collaboration with ...

ONDO GOVERNMENT SET TO BEGIN SAFETY INSPECTION OF FILLING STATIONS, INVITES IPMAN The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement has announced plans to commence safety compliance inspections of filling stations across the state. As part of preparations for the exercise, the office has invited the leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ondo State Chapter, to a stakeholders’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 2026. According to the invitation signed by Ms. Janet Ukong, Technical Assistant to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, the meeting is scheduled to hold at the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA), Alagbaka, Akure, at 11:00 a.m. The planned inspection is expected to assess the level of compliance of filling stations with relevant safety standards and requirements across the state. The areas of focu...

ODCCPA SEEKS DSS, NSCDC COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN CONSUMER PROTECTION IN ONDO The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has commenced efforts to strengthen collaboration with security agencies in the state as part of measures to enhance consumer protection and enforcement. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Oluyemi Fasipe, led a delegation of the ODCCPA on a familiarity and courtesy visit to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State. According to Fasipe, the visits were undertaken to formally introduce the agency to the security formations, strengthen institutional relationships and seek their cooperation as the ODCCPA begins a new phase of consumer protection and enforcement activities across the state. The delegation was warmly received at both commands, where the leadership of the DSS and NSCDC expressed readiness to work with the consumer protection agency. Fasipe said the DSS Director...

BUFFALO FC THANKS ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO SUPPORTERS AFTER SECOND-PLACE FINISH Buffalo FC has expressed appreciation to the people of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area for their support during the recently concluded Abegunde-Tinubu Championship League, where the team finished as runners-up. In a statement dated September 28, 2026, the management of Buffalo FC described the opportunity to lead and represent Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo in the competition as an honour and privilege. The club said the team’s second-place finish demonstrated the potential of its young players and highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for youths to participate in organised sports. According to the management, the players showed dedication, discipline and commitment throughout the competition, earning the appreciation of the club and supporters who followed the team’s campaign. Buffalo FC also acknowledged fans and residents of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo who made time to attend the matches and support the team, ...

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN TAKES NYCN IMOTA TO THE STREETS AS 266 CHILDREN REMAIN OUT OF SCHOOL The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Branch, has taken its Back to School Essentials 3.0 campaign to communities across Imota, calling for material and financial support to help children return to school and remain in the classroom. The initiative, which is being implemented as a community-driven intervention, comes about two weeks into the new academic session, with the NYCN Imota Local Branch reporting that more than 266 children in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) are still out of school. According to the youth council, some of the affected children are seen within various communities without access to the educational opportunities and protection that regular school attendance can provide. The Back to School Essentials initiative was launched two years ago as a response to the challenge of children being unable to attend school due to a lack of basic education...

ADEBARE OPENS DOORS TO NON-INDIGENES, EXTENDS EMPOWERMENT TO LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAM The Executive Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government, Hon. Adebare Adeboye, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, peaceful coexistence and equal participation in government programmes, assuring non-indigene residents of greater opportunities within the council area. Adebare gave the assurance on Monday, September 28, 2026, during a strategic engagement with leaders of non-indigene communities in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, where he described residents from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds as important stakeholders in the development of the local government. The meeting brought together representatives of the Hausa, Igbo and Calabar communities, alongside the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government, Hon. Olorunyolemi, and his Vice Chairman, Hon. Martins Akinniyi. Addressing the community leaders, Adebare thanked them for honouring his...

GOVERNMENT FOR ALL, NOT FOR FEW: AKINDELE UNVEILS PEOPLE-CENTRED VISION FOR ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO, ODIGBO The campaign message, “Government for All and Not for Few,” is at the heart of the political vision being promoted by Hon. Kehinde Akindele, popularly known as Oga’s Me, for the people of the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency. According to Akindele’s media and publicity team, the message represents a commitment to inclusive leadership in which government programmes and opportunities are designed to reach people across communities and wards, rather than being concentrated among a limited group of beneficiaries. The team said the vision focuses on strengthening federal presence within the constituency while promoting initiatives in areas such as youth empowerment, employment opportunities, educational support, healthcare and community development. It further stated that Akindele’s political platform under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) is built around what it describes...

EXPERTS SOUND ALARM OVER BOILING EGGS WITH RICE, WARN OF POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION Registered dietitian-nutritionists have advised Nigerians against cooking unpeeled eggs and rice together in the same pot, warning that the practice could increase the risk of cross-contamination if contaminants present on eggshells get into the rice. The experts explained that eggshells may carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, particularly because eggs can come into contact with poultry droppings and other contaminants before reaching consumers. According to the nutritionists, although proper cooking can destroy harmful bacteria, the period before food and cooking water reach sufficiently high temperatures may provide an opportunity for contaminants to spread within the cooking environment. They therefore recommended cooking eggs and rice separately as a safer approach to food preparation. Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist James Oloyede, a former Director of Nutrition Services and Health Edu...

ODCCPA, AMOTEKUN FORGE STRONGER PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT ONDO CONSUMERS The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has moved to strengthen collaboration with the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, as part of efforts to enhance the protection of consumers across the state. The Executive Chairman of ODCCPA, Oluyemi Fasipe, led a delegation of the agency on a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the headquarters of the Amotekun Corps in Alagbaka, Akure. The visit was aimed at formally introducing the consumer protection agency to the security network and establishing a working relationship that would support the effective discharge of their respective responsibilities. The delegation was received by the State Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who expressed the Corps' readiness to support the activities of ODCCPA. Adeleye also assured the agency of the cooperation and collaboratio...

AIYEDATIWA GOVT STEPS IN AS TWO CHILDREN DIE IN IDANRE ELECTROCUTION INCIDENT The Ondo State Government has stepped in following the reported electrocution of two children at Opa in Idanre Local Government Area, with officials visiting the scene and the families of the deceased to assess the situation and offer condolences. The government delegation, led by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, visited the community on Monday, September 28, two days after the incident was reported. The victims were identified as five-year-old Emmanuel Oyedepo and six-year-old Clinton Koleola. The children, said to be from separate families, reportedly came in contact with an electricity cable that had fallen from a power pole and landed around the vicinity of some shops in Opa on Saturday, September 26. Following the incident, the state government, through the Ondo State Emergency Management Agenc...

AIYEDATIWA ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO IDANRE AFTER ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY, CONDOLES BEREAVED FAMILIES The Ondo State Government has responded to the tragic death of two children in Opa, Idanre Local Government Area, with a government delegation visiting the affected community and the bereaved families to assess the situation and offer condolences. The visit, which took place on Monday, September 28, 2026, was led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, following the reported electrocution incident that claimed the lives of two children. The victims were identified as five-year-old Emmanuel Oyedepo and six-year-old Clinton Koleola, who were said to be from different families. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, September 26, after an electricity cable fell from a power pole and came into contact with the ground near some shops in the Opa community. The two children were subsequently repo...

SSA WELLINGTON ADEBAWO LEADS GOVERNMENT DELEGATION TO BEREAVED FAMILIES The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, has led a government delegation to Opa in Idanre Local Government Area following the death of two children in a reported electrocution incident. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, involved five-year-old Emmanuel Oyedepo and six-year-old Clinton Koleola, who were reportedly from different families. The children were said to have come into contact with an electricity cable that had reportedly fallen from a power pole and landed near some shops in the community. Following the incident, Adebawo, alongside officials of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) and other relevant agencies, visited the community on Monday, September 28, to assess the situation and commiserate with the bereaved families. The delegation included the ODSEMA Desk Of...

5,000 YOUTHS FLOOD ESE-ODO STREETS IN MASSIVE SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR TINUBU Arogbo Town in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State witnessed a large youth mobilisation as thousands of young people took part in a 5,000-youth walk in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The procession, which brought together youths from communities across the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, was marked by public participation and political engagement as participants moved through parts of Arogbo Town. The walk was sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and facilitated by Hon. Kolade Victor Akinjo (HKVA). According to information provided by the organisers, the procession commenced at Agadagba Obo before proceeding through Arogbo Town, with participants expressing their support for the Tinubu administration and their interest in the political process. The mobilisation involved young people from different communities within the constituency and provided a platform for partic...

AMB. OLA FRIDAY CONGRATULATES YAN ONDO SPEAKER, ISAIAH OYAWALE Amb. Ola Friday, Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ondo State Chapter, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Isaiah Oyawale on his emergence as the Speaker of the Ondo State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message, Amb. Ola Friday described the emergence of Rt. Hon. Oyawale as an important milestone in his journey of youth leadership and service, expressing confidence in his ability to provide responsible and inclusive leadership to the organisation. He urged the newly elected Speaker to remain committed to the principles of unity, accountability, peaceful engagement and youth development throughout his tenure. Amb. Ola Friday also congratulated the other newly elected leaders and members of the Ondo State chapter, encouraging them to work together in the interest of the organisation and the broader development of young people across the state. He noted that leadership comes ...

NUIS CELEBRATES ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO’S IMPRESSIVE SILVER-MEDAL RUN AT 2026 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The National Union of Ile-Oluji Students (NUIS) has commended the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Football Team for its impressive performance at the Abegunade–Tinubu Champions League 2026, where the team finished as runners-up. In a statement, NUIS, under the leadership of Comr. Sen. Ejifunmilayo Faith, popularly known as EJI BALLER, described the team’s second-place finish as a notable achievement and a reflection of the players’ discipline, determination, teamwork and commitment throughout the competition. The union said the team represented Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo with enthusiasm and sportsmanship during the tournament, adding that its performance provided an opportunity to showcase the community’s sporting talent and collective spirit. NUIS also expressed special appreciation to the team’s coach, Mr. Epenusi Oluwanisola, popularly known as Nasri Light, for his role in guiding the players during the competition. A...