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No fundraising or exploitation occurred during burial — Ekiti Anglican Church replies Ojudu
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Ekiti, has refuted allegations made by Senator Babafemi Ojudu that a burial service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Oraye, Ise-Ekiti, was turned into a fundraising event, prompting mourners to walk out in protest. In an official rejoinder signed on Monday, the Diocese described Ojudu’s publication titled “The Day Mourners Rebelled in…
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AMBO Movement consoles Akinlalu community over killings, pledges support for victims’ families
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The campaign organisation of a governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has visited the families of victims of the recent attack in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area. He pledged full academic…
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Bishop Michael Fagun, first bishop of Ekiti Diocese, dies at 90
The Catholic Diocese of Ekiti has announced the passing of its Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Michael Olatunji Fagun, who died at the age of 90 in the late hours of Monday, October 13, 2025. In an official statement signed by the Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Fr. Kehinde Temitope Ajayi, the Diocese described Bishop Fagun’s death as a “glorious exit” and thanked…
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Araromi-Lekki road, Port Ondo to forge new economic hub, says Ondo govt
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has declared that the ongoing Araromi–Lekki road project will link Ondo directly to Lagos and significantly expand trade, logistics, and tourism opportunities if completed. He made this declaration in Akure while highlighting the government’s multi-sectoral efforts aimed at transforming the state into a vibrant economic hub…
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Zero Tolerance: Lagos warns motorists against attacking enforcement officers
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, has warned motorists to desist from attacking law enforcement officers during the discharge of their duties, noting that defaulters would be made to face the law. Musa gave the warning while speaking at the Annual Staff Retreat of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), held in…
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LASG to farmers: Future subsidies may hinge on proof of insurance
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems in Lagos State, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has hinted that proof of agricultural insurance may be a prerequisite to accessing government support in the future, urging farmers across the state to utilise agricultural insurance as a vital risk management tool to ensure the sustainability of their farming. Olusanya gave the hint…
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Aiyedatiwa flags off ₦1.4bn gratuity payment, clears 2014 pensioner backlog
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday, flagged off the payment of ₦1.4 billion to pensioners who retired from the local government and primary school system in 2014. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony ceremony in Akure, the governor described the gesture as a continuation of the bulk gratuity payment initiative he introduced while serving as Deputy Governor, aiming…
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OSOPADEC Chair inaugurates committees to strengthen governance
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Olabiyi Olaleye Poroye, has inaugurated the chairpersons and members of the Commission’s Board Committees to enhance transparency and operational efficiency. According to a statement by the Commission’s Deputy Director of Information, Olusegun Ewata, the inauguration aligns with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s vision of strengthening…
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Ojodu LGA boss empowers youth with digital training, urges electoral sensitisation
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), David Odunmbaku, on Monday kicked off a digital skills empowerment training for 154 youths within the council area, charging them to be actively involved in politics and governance. The training, which commenced at the council secretariat, covers digital literacy, social media marketing, cybersecurity, digital entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and…
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Ondo Government begins ₦1.4bn gratuity payment to 2014 retirees
The Ondo State Government has begun the payment of ₦1.4 billion in gratuities to pensioners who retired from the local government and primary school systems in 2014. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Akure on Monday, said the initiative demonstrates his administration’s continued commitment to the welfare of retired workers and the clearance of outstanding entitlements. Aiyedatiwa…
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