Sunshine Stars and Queens have been handed a brand-new dream team at the top, as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa swings into action to end the slump and put Ondo football back in the premier-league...
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Human rights group urges BEDC to fix dangerous electricity pole in Ondo city
By Duchess Ifeoluwa The Forum for Human Rights Defence (FHRD) has called on the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to take urgent action over what it describes as a dangerous electricity pole at Okedasa...
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Alafo of Afo: The longest-reigning Yoruba monarch in history
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi In a historic milestone for the Yoruba traditional institution, Oba Emmanuel Ayotunde Aladejana, the Alafo of Afo in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has emerged as the longest-reigning Oba...
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Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari: The Complex Legacy of a Soldier-Statesman
Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari: The Complex Legacy of a Soldier-Statesman Published by Nigerian Monitor With the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria reflects on the legacy of a man whose presence loomed large over...
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Awujale of Ijebuland passes on at 91
Governor Dapo Abiodun Announces the Passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the...
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President Tinubu, 25 ministers, others to attend Buhari’s burial Tuesday
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Federal Government has rolled out an elaborate state burial programme for Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), who passed away in London on Sunday, after a prolonged illness. Speaking at...
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FG postpones special FEC session in honour of Buhari, declares Tuesday public holiday
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Federal Government has postponed the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a...
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Ondo SWAN seeks revamp of sports infrastructure, leadership
• Tasks Aiyedatiwa on stadium revival, early festival preparations, grassroots development By Our Reporter The Ondo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has issued a ten-point communiqué following its Congress...
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Tinubu mourns Buhari, orders national flags at half-mast
• Shettima to accompany late President’s remains from London By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally announced the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away this afternoon in...
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Breaking News: Former President Buhari dies in London
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on this afternoon, in a private clinic in London. He was 82. A brief statement...
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