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 XRAYING THE IMPACT OF DR. TAIWO FASORANTI IN THE HEALTH SECTOR A refined wave is now stirring the political landscape of Ondo State, awakening the populace and indicating a significant shift from traditional political practises to a performance-driven approach. This marks the entry of an illustrious son of Akure land and immediate past Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, into the State’s political arena, specifically vying to become the Senator representing the Ondo Central Senatorial District. A careful review of his personality shows he is an amiable personality who strategically prioritises governmental and human driven goals in order to achieve expected and holistic results, rather than embracing accolades, praises and cheap media patronage. Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti from a young age and young medical personnel has contributed immensely to communal and societal development. He provided free medical services to the people of Ondo State through pro bono servic...

2027 ELECTION: ONDO ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ELECTORAL ADVISORY  ADVISORY ON RESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS AND POLITICAL APPOINTEES IN ONDO STATE INTENDING TO CONTEST THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS In line with my constitutional responsibility as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State to provide legal guidance to the Government and the public, I hereby issue this Advisory Directive pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2026. The purpose of this Directive is to ensure clarity, promote transparency, uphold the neutrality of the public service, and prevent any risk of disqualification or legal challenges for public officers who may wish to participate in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. 1. *Career Civil Servants and Public Servants* Sections 66(1)(f), 107(1)(f), 137(1)(g) and 182(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) provide that a pers...

  The Eternal Vigil: An Interrogation of Nigeria’s Landmark Supreme Court Decisions -Dr Olukayode Ajulo, OON, SAN In the grand theatre of Nigerian constitutionalism, the Supreme Court has never been a mere spectator. It has stood as the vigilant sentinel; sometimes audacious, sometimes cautious, guarding the fragile edifice of democracy, federalism, and human dignity against the tempests of military fiat, electoral intrigue, and cultural inertia.  The cases under consideration are not dusty precedents; they are living monuments, each a philosophical inquiry into the soul of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and how our Republic has feared..  They compel us to ask: When does a court transcend adjudication to become an architect of the nation?  When does restraint become courage, and activism, wisdom? The Bedrock of All Justice: Madukolu v. Nkemdilim (1962) No edifice can stand without foundations. In Madukolu & Ors v. Nkemdilim (1962), the Federal Supreme Court—per ...

 ‎FESTIVAL TURNS SOUR, AS MEN REPORTEDLY RAPE, MOLEST YOUNG LADIES AND WOMEN ‎ There was pandemonium in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, after girls and women were reportedly raped, molested, and assaulted by youths during a cultural celebration in the community. ‎ It was learnt that the incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, 18th March, 2026, during the community's festival.  ‎ In one of the viral videos, some of the men said girls and women were mandated to remain indoors during certain hours of the celebration. It was also gathered that the community’s leadership usually issue approvals, notifications, and sensitisation ahead of the festival, but no such guidance was given this year, contributing to the alleged attacks. ‎ One of the youth who helped rescue some of the victims expressed outrage, and urged the Delta State Government, the Isoko North Local Government Chairman, Ozoro Kingdom Leaders, and security agencies to immediately arrest and pro...

  ONDO GOVERNMENT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD SECURITY  ...Implores strategic stakeholders to invest in tech-agriculture The Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Engr. Leye Akinola has called on the private sector, groups, and individuals to support the government towards making life better for the people through agriculture . Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Agriculture Sub-Sector in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry , Mrs Foluke Tunde-Daramola , the Commissioner who commended the CEO,  Farm Ease Global Limited , Michael Adeyiwolu , for the construction of solar-powered dryer project in Aule, Akure , said the project will benefit farmers and reduce post-harvest losses . He said that in the 21st century, farmers should have access to newest innovations,as it will make farming easier, enhance and expand their businesses, and promote climate-smart practise .  He added that the government is currently developing 32,000 h...

 OPINION: WITCHES, PASTORS, AND THE ABDICATION OF RESPONSIBILITY IN YORUBALAND By Bamidele Ademola-Olateju For along time, I wanted to write this. Today I found the time and inspiration to touch a very painful truth, deserving serious examination among the Yoruba. Belief in witches is destroying Yorubaland, not in some abstract, philosophical way, but in the most practical and intimate sense. It is hollowing out families, emptying villages, isolating elders, distorting faith, and paralyzing responsibility. It has become a convenient explanation for everything we are unwilling to examine honestly about life, economics, health, and adulthood. At the center of this crisis is a dangerous misreading of human experience. It is not that success is interpreted as spiritual theft or prosperity framed as evidence of evil. The deeper problem is that every life challenge is now interpreted as witchcraft. Illness is no longer a biological event or a medical condition; it is a spiritual attack. ...