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A group, Yoruba Nation Global Directorate(YNGD) on Thursday warned Nigerian military not to give any consideration to the bait of taking over governance in Nigeria. It said the concept would be counter-productive and would not stop the Yoruba from quitting the Nigerian federation. A statement issued by the group’s Director, Princess Adeola Atayero Olamijulo said […]

• As Commission Donates Three Waste Trucks To Ondo Govt Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to partner with the state to invest in its numerous resources. The Governor, who disclosed that the state has diverse potentials, said the NDDC can make money from the […]

I had the privilege of a few hours of heart to heart discussion with a gentleman who would definitely become the Deputy Governor of Ondo State after our assured victory (God willing) at the courts. This opportunity of conversation with Hon. Ikengboju Gboluga, member representing Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency at National Assembly has changed my perception […]

Hon. Akinfolarin Mayowa, member of Representatives representing Ile-Oluji Oke-Igbo/Odigbo federal constituency has moved a motion on behalf of the other 9 members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State to have the Akure Airport renamed after the Late Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu. The Akure Airport was built by the federal government […]

Senator Tolu Odebiyi, Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial district (Yewa-land) has continued to receive encomiums both home and abroad for the Establishment of the Border Institute in Yewa-land. The Asiwaju of Yewa-land and Erudite Historian Emeritus Professor, Anthony Asiwaju, MFR has also joined the leagues of prominent Nigerians who have commended the lawmaker. The renowned […]

Samson Folarin29 April 2021Kindly share this story: A Lagos-based socialite and contender for the Badore chieftaincy stool, Chief Rasak Jikoji, has been assassinated. PUNCH Metro gathered that Rasaki had a month ago celebrated a court ruling in his favour on the chieftaincy stool. He was said to be with his personal assistant on Sunday, April […]

Okechukwu Nnodim, Tony Okafor, Hindi Livinus and Ada Wodu29 April 2021Kindly share this story: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has alerted the federal and state governments to its dwindling contribution to the federation account as a result of the bloated fuel subsidy. It said it would only be able to remit N12.966bn to the Federation […]

April 29, 2021Nigeria’ll overcome security challenges, says Osinbajo By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja, Nwanosike Onu, Awka and Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri Ooni, Sultan caution against secession calls Abaribe: govt creating room for disintegration Nigeria cannot afford another civil war despite the increasing agitation and security challenges, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo warned on Wednesday. He urged the political […]

Deji Lambo29 April 2021Kindly share this story: A senior officer at the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed to PUNCH Metro that a directive had been given for the release of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, from custody. The source said due to the ongoing strike by members of the Judicial Staff Union […]

Best graduating student of the Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State, Miss Mariam Oluwadamilola Oloko, has said that she needed sponsors to help her achieve her dreams of further study abroad for her Masters and doctorate. Miss Oloko who hails from Ogun State studied International Relations and emerged best student in the 2020/2021 academic session. […]