Author: Tunde Akingbondere
An Akure-based legal practitioner, Sunday Michael Esq., has cried out for justice after allegedly being subjected to dehumanizing assaults by suspected thugs said to be linked to the Palace of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade. The incident which occurred near the Post Office area along Oba Adesida Road, Akure allegedly took place while the lawyer was riding on a motorcycle. He was knocked down by a Venza vehicle driven by one Prince Oluwole Oluwalana, reportedly associated with the palace. Rather than render assistance, Prince Oluwole allegedly called for reinforcements, and in moments, a group of thugs led by…
The long-held dream of the Idanre community to establish a higher institution is beginning to materialize. The House Committee on Digital and Information Technology (ICT) has opened a forum for public hearing to engage with the community on the need for a higher institution in Idanre, Ondo State. According to an advertisement widely published in national newspapers on May 23, 2025, the committee announced that a bill initiated by Honourable Festus Akingbaso, representing the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, will be discussed. The public hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Meeting Room…
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have vowed never to bow or succumb to the imperialism embodied by United States President, Donald Trump. The EFF in a release on Thursday also criticised South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, for what they described as a “disgraceful outing” alongside Trump during their recent joint press briefing The EFF in the statement condemned the meeting, which was supposed to focus on diplomatic and economic relations but instead “ended up being a discussion about the President and Commander in Chief of the EFF Julius Malema and his correct and principled position regarding the return of the…
In a turn of events some have described as unprecedented, U.S. President Donald Trump has hit South African President Cyril Ramaphosa so hard by digging deep into videos purporting to show evidence of “genocide” against white South Africans. The shocking but quite blunt challenge played out during Ramaphosa’s diplomatic visit to Washington, where he intended to open trade and bilateral relations with Trump. Instead, Trump veered sharply off-script, summoning aides to play videos showing graphic footage of what he claimed were attacks and funerals of white farmers in South Africa. As the video rolled, Trump, visibly agitated, narrated the scenes:…
Days after a search was launched for the discovery of a missing Lagos banker, 26-year-old Osemudiamen Idemudia, his body was discovered in a morgue located in the Yaba area of Lagos State. Osemudiamen Idemudia, is an official of a commercial bank in the Ikota area of Lagos. He was last seen on the evening of May 9, around CMS, Lagos Island. Days after his disappearance, his family confirmed that his body was found on Sunday, May 18. His body also carries gruesomely wrought injuries which clearly speaks to a violent attack. A relative, Segun, while speaking on behalf of the…
The grieving father of Kehinde Alade, a young student tragically killed by a stray police bullet in the Alakia area of Ibadan, Oyo State, has shared his heart-wrenching story. He revealed that his son aspired to be a lawyer before his untimely death. Describing the experience of witnessing his son’s shooting as traumatic, the father explained that he was trying to avoid complications with the police, particularly as Kehinde’s brother was scheduled to take an important exam at 8:30 PM. “I was taking the children to school yesterday morning. Just a short distance from my junction, my tire went flat.…
One has heard of Villa Leopolda in France, Witanhurst House in London, and Hearst Castle in California, all of which rank among the most beautiful human dwellings in the world. However, Darminah Hotel and Luxury stands in a class of its own. Nestled in the picturesque Oda Area of bustling Akure City in Ondo State, Darminah Hotel and Luxury offers an alluring aerial view and customer-friendly accommodation, relaxation, and resort services. Officially opening its doors on 24th May 2025, this exquisite destination promises an unforgettable experience. From its well-architected bedrooms to the superbly furnished lounge, and ample parking spaces, Darminah…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has owned up that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s calm and gentle disposition was a key reason he lost the election. Addressing journalists on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with the governor at Lagos House in Ikeja, JANDOR described Sanwo-Olu as warm, composed, and difficult to provoke — even during the heat of the campaign. He said: “Mr Governor is very warm. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – he is truly a gentleman. There was nothing I…
A man, Olufemi Akindele Lawson, has called out the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) over its unwarranted withdrawal of N70,000 from his GTB bank account on the 21st May, 2025. According to him, the reason stated for the unilateral withdrawal of the money by the bank is unconnected to a bet which they claimed he indulged in. Lawson found it difficult to believe this as he claimed that he has never taken part in a sporting bet in his life. He also said he does not know how it is done. “Guaranty Trust is a Rogue institution. I will avail you…
Clear Indications have emerged that the Ondo state governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is not only interested but has ignited discreet moves to lobby the National Assembly members for the amendment of Section 183(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration, No. 16) Act, 2017. You will recall that the law, which was passed on June 1, 2019, during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, provides that a person who assumes the office of governor in order to complete the tenure of an elected governor due to death, resignation, impeachment, or permanent incapacity, is only…