Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Over 1,000 cattle die of diseases in Taraba
The Taraba State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security yesterday confirmed the death of over 1,000 cattle to “Haemorrhagic Septicaemia and Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia” at Gembu in Sardauna Local Government Area of the state. Addressing reporters in Jalingo, the state capital, the Director of Veterinary Services in the ministry, Dr. Nathan Francis, said a laboratory…
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Why King Charles is reportedly frustrated
The King is reportedly frustrated at his inability to get involved in soothing the national unrest. Rebuilding broken communities was one of his specialisms as Prince of Wales, when he was able to summon ministers. But as King, he must channel all dealings with government via the PM. After the 2011 Tottenham riots, local MP…
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PDP accuses Aiyedatiwa of repackaging Tinubu’s palliatives
Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of making moves to repackage and rebrand palliatives sent to the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It said the governor delayed distribution of the palliatives because of plans to repackage and rebrand them for distribution to members and supporters of the ruling All…
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Protests: Tinubu’s Aides Begin Nationwide Public Engagement Initiative
By Our Correspondent In response to ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has embarked on a nationwide public engagement initiative, seeking to strengthen communication between the government and its citizens. The initiative, led by Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on Community Engagement, spans Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This move follows President Tinubu’s recent nationwide…
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Former CAF president is dead
A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a Thursday post on his Instagram stories. Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim, FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council…
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PDP NWC constitutes caretaker committee for Ondo
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday, constituted the State Caretaker Committee for the Ondo State chapter of the party. This was according to a statement obtained by our correspondent and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba. The statement noted that the caretaker committee was constituted…
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Ondo Assembly summons LG Chairmen to account for 6 months allocation
The Ondo State House of Assembly has summoned the administrators of all 18 local government areas to provide an account of the financial allocations they have received over the past six months. The motion for the summons was moved on Thursday by the Deputy Speaker, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan (APC, Ilaje Constituency 1), who emphasized the…
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Paris 2024: Nigerian cyclist borrows bicycle from German team at Olympics
In a display of sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye received crucial support from the German cycling team during the Paris Olympics. Ukpeseraye, representing Team Nigeria, found herself in a difficult situation when she had no bicycle to race with in the keirin and sprint events due to the short notice of her participation. “Due…
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Ondo monarch bags three years imprisonment for court contempt
An Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court in Igbokoda has sentenced the Baale of Ebute Ipare Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, Francis Ogundeji, to three years’ imprisonment for disobedience to a court order. The judgement was delivered on Monday by Senior Magistrate E.A Manuwa, but a copy of the ruling was made…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa releases new appointments
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Mr. Bayo Rojugbokan as the Acting Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS). His appointment follows the resignation of the erstwhile Chairman, Mr. Tolu Adegbie. Mr. Bayo Rojugbokan, a tax, financial and management accounting expert, holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the…