Author: Friday Omosola

The Ekiti State Government has issued a strong warning to herders, urging them not to jeopardize its significant investments in agriculture by allowing their livestock to damage farmlands. This warning was delivered by the Special Adviser to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Security Matters, Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd), during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Ekiti State Farmers/Herders Peace Committee. The meeting, held on Wednesday at Jibowu Hall, Government House in Ado Ekiti, emphasised the need for responsible herding practices. In a statement shared on the state government’s official Facebook page, Ogundana stressed that the government would strictly enforce laws against underage herders…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has vowed to address the growing insecurity in the state, particularly in its northern regions. This commitment was revealed in a statement by Sam Ogunmusi, Director of New Media for the Ondo PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council. While speaking at a campaign rally in Okeagbe, covering Akoko North-West and Akoko North-East Local Government Areas, Agboola promised to put an end to the frequent killings and kidnappings that have plagued the area. Agboola expressed concern over the dire security situation, which has forced many residents to abandon…

The Kwara State Government has handed over the State Civil Service Hospital to the contractor for immediate reconstruction and upgrades aimed at enhancing service delivery for the community. In a statement, Falade Gbenga, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Health, noted that the handover ceremony took place in Ilorin on Tuesday. The State Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, emphasised that the expansion is necessary to manage the increased patient traffic to the hospital, particularly following the elevation of the Ilorin General Hospital to a tertiary healthcare facility. El-Imam confirmed that the contractor has been mobilized and is expected to commence…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has commissioned a 600-bed student hostel at the College of Nursing Sciences in Ado Ekiti.  The governor in a statement posted on the state government’s X page said the hostel, constructed through a Public-Private Partnership by renowned entrepreneur Arch. Dipo Ajayi represents a significant investment in the state’s educational infrastructure. During the commissioning of the N800 million project on Tuesday, Governor Oyebanji emphasised his administration’s dedication to advancing infrastructure in educational institutions, aiming to enhance and deliver effective higher education across the state. He stated that his government’s commitment to increasing access to education has…

The Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Oba Adefarakanmi Agbede, has affirmed that traditional rulers in Ondo State endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for the November 16 governorship election due to his exceptional leadership qualities. In a statement released by Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the monarch made this declaration on Wednesday during the governor’s consultation visit to his palace in Igbara-Oke, headquarters of Ifedore Local Government Area, as part of the governor’s campaign tour. Oba Agbede praised Governor Aiyedatiwa for being attentive and respectful toward the traditional institutions in the state, embodying the…

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched the disbursement of N1.4 billion to unemployed youths, the elderly, and other vulnerable residents as part of the ONDO-CARES social intervention program. The disbursement was initiated on Wednesday at St. James’ Mega Primary School in Iro, Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa stated that this initiative underscores the administration’s dedication to enhancing the welfare of citizens through targeted social investments. The governor emphasised that the programme demonstrates the state’s commitment to uplifting the most disadvantaged groups, including the elderly and individuals with disabilities. “Today marks a significant milestone in our quest to create a more compassionate…

As the Ondo State governorship election approaches on November 16, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on media outlets and influential voices to use their platforms to encourage voter card collection. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) made this appeal during a meeting with media executives in the state. Mr Olumekun, who was represented by the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, emphasised the key role the media plays in mobilising citizens ahead of the election. He highlighted that this is a critical time for media platforms to raise…

President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday the dissolution of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Ministry of Sports Development. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, shared the news through a statement on his X page. He revealed that the decision was made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The statement read: “President Tinubu and Federal Executive Council scrap Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South…

The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended a 48-year-old native doctor, Enuwa Odugu, and 67-year-old Wakwe Eze, for conspiracy and the murder of 26-year-old Chikwado Celestine Eze, son of Eze. Earlier, The New Daily Prime gathered that social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse posted about the incident on his platforms last week, claiming Chikwado died during a ritual where he was buried in a coffin, allegedly for a ‘success fortification’ rite. VeryDarkMan said the incident occurred after Chikwado was buried alive for one hour and thirty minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes) as part of the ritual, which was meant to…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, continued his campaign trail ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election by touring various communities in Ese Odo Local Government.  During the visit, he engaged with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and residents. The governor was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception from the communities and received the endorsement of key traditional rulers in the local government. At Bolowo, His Royal Highness, Pere Judge Ugulapelewei Jemine, the Anananawe of Bolowo, welcomed Governor Aiyedatiwa. He praised the governor’s commitment to development across Ondo State, expressing the gratitude of the Bolowo community for his ongoing…