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Democracy anywhere in the world is not built around the interest of an individual, political party, or privileged class, but upon universal principles of justice, participation, accountability, rule of law, and constitutional supremacy. Unfortunately, in the Nigerian context, many politicians have continued to prioritize personal ambition, ethnic loyalty, political survival, and selfish interests above the true ideals and tenets of democratic governance. Nigeria’s democratic journey has suffered repeated interruptions due to the failures of political leadership and the inability of successive civilian administrations to uphold the principles of fairness, equity, justice, and responsible governance. These failures created opportunities for military interventions that repeatedly disrupted democratic continuity in the country. The collapse of the First Republic in 1966 was largely connected to political instability, ethnic rivalry, electoral violence, corruption, abuse of powe...

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Ondo State, hereby informs the general public, particularly parents, guardians, learners, teachers, and school administrators, that the State House of Assembly Election scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 20th May, 2026, across the eighteen (18) Local Government Areas of the State, will utilize some selected public primary and secondary schools as designated polling centres. In light of this development and as part of safety and security measures, all learners, teachers, and other staff in the affected schools are hereby directed to stay at home on the election day. This directive is issued to ensure the safety of lives and property and to facilitate the peaceful, secure, and orderly conduct of the electoral process within school environments. Furthermore, the heads of all affected schools will be contacted directly via telephone to ensure strict compliance with the closure directive and to reinforce effective enforcement at th...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that no case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been recorded in Nigeria. The centre, however, assured Nigerians that it would continue to monitor the outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and cases in Uganda linked to cross-border transmission. But the centre urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid misinformation, while adhering to preventive measures such as regular handwashing, avoiding contact with bodily fluids of sick persons, bushmeats and dead animals. It also advised members of the public to report any unusual illness promptly to the nearest health facility and to rely only on verified public health updates. Healthcare workers were enjoined by the centre to maintain a high index of suspicion for patients presenting with compatible Ebola symptoms and relevant travel history. NCDC Director-General Jide Idris said in a public health advisory yesterday that health a...

The Anambra State Government has introduced a sweeping new law regulating burial and funeral ceremonies across the state, banning midweek burials, extravagant condolence gifts, and several long-standing funeral practices considered burdensome to families. The legislation, recently passed by the Anambra State House of Assembly, is aimed at curbing excessive spending during funerals, improving productivity, and reducing social pressure on bereaved families. Under the new law, all burial ceremonies in the state are now restricted to Saturdays, while burials between Monday and Friday have been prohibited. Funeral activities must also be concluded within a single day. The law further abolishes wake-keep ceremonies and places limits on items that may be presented during condolence visits. According to the provisions, mourners are prohibited from presenting expensive gifts such as cows, goats, bags of rice, and other costly items to bereaved families. The law states that acceptabl...

... As association praises Tunji-Ojo as sponsor It was an electrifying final filled with tense moments as Oyo Braves Basketball Team of Ibadan defeated Lasgidi Kings 21-14 to emerge champions of the Asiwaju Renewed Hope Basketball Championship held at Democracy Park, Oja Oba, Akure, on Sunday. The competition, organised by the South-West Basketball Association and sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, featured 12 teams drawn from the six South-West states of Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti and host state, Ondo. In the semi-final matches, Lasgidi Kings defeated Rising Stars of Oyo 20-16, while Oyo Braves outclassed Eko Islanders 21-12 to secure a place in the final. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by Alhaji Kunle Saliu said the minister, as a sports enthusiast, strongly believed in the future of Nigerian youths. Tunji-Ojo noted that sports remained a veritable tool for steering young people away from...

Frank Edoho, the Nigerian TV host, has opened up about his struggles, saying he does not want a woman to be the cause of his demise. Edoho, best known as the longtime host of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM),’ has recently become a subject of public scrutiny following revelations about his marital history. He was previously married to Katherine Obiang, a broadcaster, from 2003 to 2010. The union, which produced three children, ended after seven years. In 2013, the TV host married Sandra Onyenucheya. The pair welcomed their first child in 2014 and a second child in 2016. Last year, Edoho announced that his second marriage had ended in December 2022 — an experience he described as “devastating”. The TV host also recently declared that he will never commit to just one woman again. On Tuesday, Edoho said he was gradually moving on from the failed marriage. Following the breakup, rumours also surfaced alleging that Sandra had cheated on Edoho with a Nigerian singer. Howev...

Boye Oyeyemi reports that in a country where politics often overshadows personal stories, the farewell to industrialist Prince Michael Ayantunde Ponnle revealed a different narrative—one of love found late, service rendered quietly, and a legacy that transcends power. For former Osun State Deputy Governor, Otunba Mrs. Grace Titilayo Tomori-Ponnle, the moment was both public and deeply personal. As she recently laid her husband to rest in Ada, Boripe Local Government Area, the ceremony unfolded as more than a burial—it became a reflection of intertwined lives shaped by resilience, faith, and shared purpose. The three-day funeral rites drew a distinguished gathering of political leaders, captains of industry, clergy, and community figures. Among them were the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola; former Osun governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Patricia Etteh; and representatives of Governor Ademola Adeleke...

The Ondo State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Felix Ohagwu as the 47th Commissioner of Police in the state, with a firm pledge to strengthen security operations and uphold professionalism, accountability, and respect for human rights. Ohagwu officially took over from his predecessor, CP Adebowale Lawal, following his posting by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as part of strategic redeployments aimed at enhancing internal security and effective policing across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the new police commissioner described his appointment as an opportunity to consolidate on the existing security architecture in Ondo State. He assured residents that under his leadership, the Command would remain committed to protecting lives and property through proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, and stronger collaboration with relevant stakeholders...

•Warns against suppression of opposition ahead of 2027 Fidelis David in Akure  Former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kennedy Peretei, on Monday emerged as the pioneer Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the state, following the party’s congress held in Akure. The congress, which took place at Royal Birds Hotel and Towers, Alagbaka, Akure, saw 150 delegates participated in the exercise from the 18 council areas of the state ratifying the emergence of the new executive council through consensus. Chairman of the Congress Committee, Emmanuel Alli, while declaring the results, said the exercise was conducted in line with directives from the party’s national headquarters and reflected the collective will of members across the state. He announced Peretei as State Chairman, with Oluwole Akinmuyisan as Deputy Chairman and Babatunde Daudu as Secretary. Other elected officials include Ayodeji Joy as State Woman Leader, Sam...