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Updated: Normalcy Returns After Fire Razes Building In Akure

Normalcy has returned to the area where a one-storey building went on fire in the early hours of Wednesday in Akure, the Ondo state capital. The building, The Precision NG gathered was also housing a school, but owing to the public holiday declared by the State government, scores of children would have been...

EFCC: Senate Clears Bawa

The Senate on Wednesday approved the nomination of Abdulrasheed Bawa for appointment as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC). The confirmation followed over two hours of grilling by Senators who sought answers to various questions from the nominee. In all, 19 Senators asked questions which were articulately...

Akeredolu Sworn-in For Second Term

Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been sworn-in for a second term in office. Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu, chief judge of the state conducted the swearing-in at the International Centre for Cultural and Events - the Dome in Akure, the state capital on Wednesday. Akeredolu's deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa was also sworn-in...

Awards: UNIFEMGA Honours 25 Members March 6

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) is to honour 25 of its members specially on Saturday, March 6, for their achievements and contributions to the development of the association. In a statement issued by Dr Shamsideen Adenopo, the National Public Relations Officer said that the 11th in the series of the honours’...

Second Term: What Akeredolu Should Do For The People – Dotun Ojon

The Ondo State Young Progressives Party’s Governorship Candidate in the 2020 election, Don Dotun Ojon has congratulated the Governor of the State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his second term inauguration. Taiwo Ajayi, media adviser to Dotun Ojon in a statement on Wednesday, said his interaction with the people of the State, has shown that...

Second Term: Oleyelogun Congratulates Akeredolu

Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun has congratulated Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his inauguration for another four years in office. In a statement by his media aide, Abidemi Ojoawo, Oleyelogun noted that Akeredolu’s victory at the last election was as a result of a successful first term in office.

News Alert: Building On Fire In Akure

A storey building opposite the Ministry of Works in Akure, the Ondo state capital is currently on fire, The Precision NG has learnt. The inferno was captured on Facebook live by a citizen journalist, Mr Oluwasomi Ajayi. The cause of the fire outbreak is not clear as at press time but...

10 Rockets Fired Into Borno Capital By Boko Haram

No fewer than 10 rockets were fired into the heart of Borno state, Maiduguri on Tuesday evening by Boko Haram terrorists. The terrorists were however repelled by the Nigerian Armed Forces alongside the civilian joint task force (CJTF). Journalist, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju who shared an update on the incident on his Facebook...

15 Remanded In Prison For Illegal Gold Mining In Ondo

15 illegal Gold miners have been remanded by an Akure magistrate court at the Nigeria correctional service facility - prison, pending an advice from the Director of Public Prosecution in the state Ministry of Justice. Magistrate Damilola Shekoni gave the ruling after the defendants were docked on a three count charge including illegal mining...

Just In: Tiger Woods In Car Crash, Hospitalized (Photo)

Golf legend, Tiger Woods has been hospitalized after suffering from injuries due to car crash. The US Golfer who was the lone occupant in the crash which occurred in Los Angeles (LA) on Tuesday has now been moved to the theatre for surgery. The Precision NG gathered that Woods had a...
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