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 FUTA VC TO DELIVER 3RD PRECISION NEWSPAPER PUBLIC LECTURE … Jeff-Agboola to Chair event; as Olagbuji, Shodeinde, Itiolu share Panel Discussion The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji will on Sunday, 26 November, 2023, deliver a lecture on Women Development at the 2023 public lecture of Precision Online Newspaper. A statement by the Founder of the newspaper, who is also the Chairman, Digital Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council, Olusegun Hakeem Adebumiti, stated that the event will hold at the Pharmacy House, opposite Ondo State Government House, Alagbaka by 2pm. It added that Prof. Oladiji will speak on the theme, “Promoting Women’s Rights to Quality Education & Healthcare.” Adebumiti also disclosed that the public lecture, a third in the series, would be chaired by an Associate Professor at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Dr (Mrs) Yemisi Jeff-Agboola. ...

Ondo First Lady Celebrates Strides in Girl Child Empowerment and Protection As part of activities marking the year 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, the First Lady of Ondo State, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has commended both state and non-state actors for the remarkable progress made in empowering and protecting the rights of the girl-child in the State.  The Wife of the Governor, in a press statement signed by her Press Secretary, Ms. Oluwatobi Fademi, observed that the International Day of the Girl-Child serves as a reminder of the importance of empowering and safeguarding the girl-child, while also advocating for their rights and education within the society. She noted that the theme for this year's celebration, "Our Time is Now—Our Rights, Our Future", emphasizes the urgent need to address challenges faced by girls worldwide, whilst highlighting their rights and potentials to shape a better future for themselves and their communities. The First Lady ob...

 "WE ARE POISED TO REPOSITION ONDO STATE, PROVIDE SUCCOR TO CITIZENRY" - AKEREDOLU Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has reaffirmed that all programmes in the State are geared towards veering the State away from the past, building new structures, and providing succor to its citizenry, just as he reiterated that his administration is committed to leaving no stone unturned at improving the lots of residents.  According to a press release signed by the Media Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Debbie Funmilayo, the Governor stated this during the Thanksgiving Service marking Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary held at the Government House Chapel, Akure.  Akeredolu who was represented by the first female Secretary to the State Government, Princess Catherine Oladunni Odu, appreciated God for the grace of life, noting that 1st of October every year is always an opportunity for people to reflect and thank Go...

@ 63: "Nigeria has no excuse not to be great" - Akeredolu Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has said Nigeria, at 63 years old, has no excuse not to be great, calling on all Nigerians to rise up and tackle  myriads of challenges facing the country. Akeredolu stated this on Friday at the Jumat Service marking Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary at the Central Mosque in Akure. Represented by Hon. Raimi Aminu, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, the Governor said though the country’s challenges were surmountable, but Nigerians should cooperate with the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, to solve all problems and bring succour to entire citizenry. He explained that the Tinubu-led administration was putting in place frantic efforts to ensure that it put smiles on faces of Nigerians and that the  country becomes a place of pride.  According to him, all that is needed is patience, cooperation and double eff...

FOLLOW-UP: FIDA SEEKS JUSTICE FOR ONDO COMMISSIONER *** frowns against all forms of gender based violence, including those of political forms against women The Federation of Women Lawyers in Nigeria (FIDA), Ondo State Chapter, has joined other stakeholders to condemn the recently reported assault on the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Adebunmi Oshadahun, just as it called on the Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command and all critical stakeholders to curb all forms of gender-based violence against women, particularly those  against women in politics. FIDA in a press statement jointly signed by the State Chairman, Mrs. Catherine Ogunjebi and its Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Bolanle Olafunmiloye, observed that it is alarming that political violence on women particularly by some of their male  counterparts has assumed a perilously critical dimension, constituting a horrifying kind of violence targeted at violating the fundamental hu...

  AKEREDOLU SIGNS BILL ESTABLISHING 33 LCDAs INTO LAW Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has assented to the bill creating 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The bill was presented to the Governor for assent by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide, during a brief ceremony. The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan; Majority Leader, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi; and the Parliamentary Secretary, Hon. Moyinoluwa Ogunwumiju were also present. With the Governor’s assent, the bill, which had already been passed by the state House of Assembly, now possesses the legal backing for the creation of the LCDAs in Ondo State. The establishment of these LCDAs marks a substantial step towards fulfilling Governor Akeredolu’s campaign promises and addressing the aspirations of the people for enhanced grassroots development. Moreover, this initiative underscores Governor Akeredolu’s unwavering commitment to improving publ...

JUST IN: AKEREDOLU APPRECIATES TINUBU, OTHERS (FULL TEXT) I am deeply touched by the show of love and affections from eminent individuals, groups, Organisations, political associates, and particularly, the good people of the Sunshine State. Your outpour of love wrapped in prayers, kind words, cheering messages, affectionate support as well as countless display of varied forms of brotherliness during my recovery process were heart-lifting. The love and prayers were, indeed, potent enhancers which aided my recovery and deepened my abiding faith in God and service to humanity. Undoubtedly, gratitude is the greatest spark that lights fire in the soul. I consider these gestures as uncommon privileges which underscores the importance of the gift of humanity. I appreciate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and love. Mr. President, you are a reliable ally and a dependable leader. I am deeply grateful. I equally tha...