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By Lanre Ogundipe One of the greatest disservices we can do to history is to allow it to become the exclusive property of those who once wielded power. History belongs not to presidents alone, but also to governors, legislators, judges, traditional rulers, party leaders, journalists and ordinary citizens who witnessed the events of their time. When competing narratives emerge, our duty is…

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, on Thursday, July 23, 2026 paid inaugural visits to the palaces of the Ajana of Afa Okeagbe, the Owa-Ale Adimula of Ikare-Akoko and the Secretariat of Akoko North-West Local Government Area in Okeagbe Akoko.Prof. Obamuyi, accompanied by members of the University Management, used the occasion to seek…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West Region, has raised objections to sections of the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to criminalise preaching and prohibit hawking in commercial vehicles. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Bishop Dr. Barnabas Akin-Akinsanya, the association said while it supports the Federal Government’s…

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the ‘Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship. Building on the success of our first cohort of over 80 fellows in 2025, we are excited to once again open this opportunity to young Nigerians who are passionate about Artificial Intelligence and committed to building solutions that address real-world challenges. Through the 6 month Fellowship,…

The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting environmental sustainability through strategic partnerships, following a courtesy visit by the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI), Ondo State Chapter, to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, The delegation, led by the State Team Lead, Mrs Favour Adefemi sought collaboration with the Ministry to…

A new joint venture to build an African-owned digital trade infrastructure under the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital TradeACCRA, 21 July 2026 — The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and ADI Foundation signed, on 18 July 2026 in New York, a Strategic Partnership Agreement providing for the creation of a joint venture to mobilise capital and build a digital trade infrastructure to…

Family members, friends, political associates, and well-wishers converged on Owo, Ondo State, to commemorate the 70th posthumous birthday of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, with a special thanksgiving service.The memorial service, held at his residence in the Government Reserved Area (GRA), Owo, drew dignitaries and admirers from across the country, who paid glowing…

CABATAF Nursery and Primary School, Ijapo Estate, Akure, on Tuesday, celebrated its Annual End-of-Session and Graduation Ceremony with a call on parents and stakeholders to continue nurturing children for a brighter future. The colourful event, attended by government officials, education stakeholders, parents and well-wishers, featured the graduation of pupils, exhibition of innovative projects,…

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES 26 NEW APPOINTMENTS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. Fayose…

DefendDefenders, Front Line Defenders and ISHR are organising an in-person training to equip African defenders with the knowledge and skills to integrate the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights into their existing work at the national level in a strategic manner. Are you a civil society actor, a representative from an African civil society organisation or an international…

Leaders of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in the South West zone have resolved that unity between both bodies remains non-negotiable, urging members to always speak with one voice on professional and institutional matters.This formed part of resolutions reached at the close of the Joint South West Leadership Retreat of NUJ and…

In this piece, MARY AGIDI examines the sad, lonely life which is mostly the lot of elderly people in this clime, owing to neglect usually by uncaring children and relations, and failure to plan ahead for old age.In all, this feature x-rays how citizens die alone, unprotected; and the deadly cost of Nigeria’s geriatric gap.Sometime in April 2026, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, a video went…

The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, welcomes the election of its Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, to the 2026–2029 Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), describing it as an important milestone in the Centre’s continued engagement with global efforts to advance media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.Mr. Arogundade will serve…

..Ondo govt reacts A man has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command after allegedly attacking his minor daughter with a hot pressing iron on her private part as punishment for bed-wetting.The incident occurred at Unaun new site, Upenmen, in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, where the father allegedly subjected the child to the assault, inflicting injuries that required immediate…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited properties are  Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan…

The Ondo State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation following the discovery of the mutilated body of an unidentified woman along Barracks Road, near the GRA Roundabout in Ondo, Ondo State. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command DSP JIMOH ABAYOMI, on Monday, July 13, 2026, at about 9:40 a.m., the command received a report regarding the presence of a…

The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered and foiled a staged kidnapping incident, leading to the arrest of the purported victim and one of his accomplices in Akure. On 5th July, 2026, one Mrs.  Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the Police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been kidnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown…