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Opinion: Matters Arising On Akeredolu’s Seven-Day Ultimatum To Herdsmen By Kennedy Peretei

The last has not been heard on the seven days ultimatum given to herdsmen to vacate forest reserves in Ondo State by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The week started with a speech from the Governor that drew applause from a section of Ondo residents, who have been traumatised by herdsmen in recent months. But...

Hersdmen Ultimatum: Presidency Warns Ondo Govt Not To Act Outside Constitution

The Presidency has been keenly monitoring events occurring in Ondo State and the “orders” by the government of the state, “asking herders to vacate the forests in seven days.” What is clearly emerging, is a lack of consistency in messaging which in turn leads to various contradictions regarding accuracy and the intent behind the...

Trump Lifts Covid-19 Travel Bans From EU, UK, Others 24hrs To Handover

US President Donald Trump has lifted coronavirus travel restrictions from EU, UK, Ireland and Brazil. Trump's directive takes effect from January 26. The outgoing president is due to leave office on January 20 and the directive is coming barely 24hrs to the swearing in of president-elect, Joe Biden.

Cattle Breeders Association Asks Akeredolu To Provide Alternative After Vacation Ultimatum

The Apex association of herdsmen in Nigeria, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association says Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will have to Provide an alternative for Fulani herdsmen to vacate the Forest Reserves in Ondo state. The association also said it is not aware of the order by the Governor that herdsmen should vacate the forest reserves...

Sack Service Chiefs, Reconstitute Covid-19 Taskforce – Abuja Imam Advises Buhari

The Imam of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) Muslim community, Prof. Taofiq Adesina Azeez has added his voice to the many voices calling for the sack of the service chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari. Prof. Azeez, a lecturer in the Department of English language, UniAbuja also called for the reconstitution of the present presidential...

Real Madrid Sign David Alaba

Real Madrid has signed Austrian defender, David Alaba from Bayern Munich this coming summer window. The Bayern Munich defender of Nigerian descent will join the Spanish giants when his contract with the Bavarian club comes to an end on June 30. He has agreed a four-year deal with a salary close to 11...

Trump Pardons 100 Convicts A Day To Biden’s Swearing-in

Outgoing US president Donald Trump is preparing to issue between 50 and 100 commutations and pardons this week. Rapper Lil Wayne is reportedly on the list, Fox News reports. The pardons are one of several items Trump must complete before his presidency ends in days. White House officials also still have...

Breaking: Akeredolu Orders Herdsmen To Vacate Ondo Forests

Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has issued an executive order to herdsmen in the state forest reserves to vacate within seven days. The Precision NG reports that Akeredolu's order was posted on his official social media pages on Monday, after a high powered security meeting with stakeholders and security architecture in the state.

FUTA Deputy Registrar Shot Dead

A deputy registrar in the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo has been shot dead by suspected bandits. Arijesuyo was reportedly murdered at Iwaraja Area of Ilesa- Akure Expressway in Osun State, on Saturday evening. The deceased was also a Senior Pastor at CAC, Glory of God,...

Ondo: Two Arrested In Possession Of Heads Of Dead Bodies

Photo credit: Ondo Diary Facebook page. 17/01/21. The men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun have arrested two cemetery security guards for being in possession of heads of the dead bodies. The heads were allegedly from the cemetery at Surulere Area of Ondo town,  Ondo State. One...
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