Day: December 11, 2020

Isinigbo/Ode clash: Ondo govt orders arrest of perpetrators, explains imposed Curfew

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Isinigbo/Ode clash: Ondo govt orders arrest of perpetrators, explains imposed Curfew

PRESS STATEMENT 24-HOUR CURFEW IMPOSED ON ODE, ISINIGBO Following the escalation of violent clashes between Ode and Isinigbo communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on both communities with immediate effect. Aside approving this action, Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN equally ordered a massive manhunt for perpetrators of the despicable violence just as investigations are already on to unravel the real cause(s) of same. With…

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Breaking: Petrol truck on fire, crushes many near AAUA gate

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Breaking: Petrol truck on fire, crushes many near AAUA gate

A truck carrying a petroleum product has crashed into another stationary trailer and two other trailers near the main gate of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko in Ondo state. SUNSHINETRUTH gathered that the truck immediately burst into flame,with some people caught in the accident. An eyewitness said “infact the trailer carrying petrol just lost control, may be it had a brake failure. It crashed into another truck and killed some people. Everywhere around the…

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Breaking: Akure gets new Traditional Prime Minister

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Breaking: Akure gets new Traditional Prime Minister

PRESS RELEASE DEJI APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. FEMI SUNDAY OLUBODUN AS THE NEW OLISA OF AKURE KINGDOM The Deji and the Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II have approved the appointment of Mr. Femi Sunday Olubodun as SENIOR HIGH CHIEF OLISA OF AKURE KINGDOM. 2. His appointment is based on favourable consideration by the Olisa Orubuloye Family House and the unanimous resolution of the Olisa Ogelemodu Families. 3. His…

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Mother of ex-lawmaker, Akindele Adeniyi begins final journey home

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Mother of ex-lawmaker, Akindele Adeniyi begins final journey home

All is now set for the final burial ceremony of late Madam Comfort Atansola Adeniyi, mother of a former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Akindele Adeniyi. Madam Adeniyi passed away at the age of 82 years. Iju in Akure North local government area of Ondo state is expected to come alive as prominent Nigerians will grace the burial ceremony . Christian Wake holds on Friday at the residence of the deceased…

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Klick Konnect powers DAVID DANCE 2020 as top Singers land in Akure

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Klick Konnect powers DAVID DANCE 2020 as top Singers land in Akure

BUKOLA BEKES, TEMILOLUWACOG, OTHERS STORM AKURE FOR DAVID DANCE 2020 Nigeria’s top gospel singer and music composer, Bukola Bekes is billed to lead other top gospel singers to this year’s DAVID DANCE powered by Klick Konnect Networks. David Dance is an annual Thanksgiving program put together by the management of Klick Konnect networks Intl Ltd Akure . The event is annually graced with different important personalities ranging from political gladiators to top Nigeria gospel Artiste…

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Just In: Two feared killed, houses set ablaze in Ondo night attack

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Just In: Two feared killed, houses set ablaze in Ondo night attack

Two persons have been feared killed and houses set ablaze at Isinigbo community in Akure North local government area of Ondo state over alleged land dispute with a neighbouring town. SUNSHINETRUTH gathered that the attack was allegedly carried out in the night by suspected gunmen hired by a neighbouring community. A resident of Isinigbo who witnessed the attack, said palace of the Asinigbo and some houses had been burnt down by the hoodlums. It was…

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How Amotekun, Security agents should work together —Akeredolu

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How Amotekun, Security agents should work together —Akeredolu

COOPERATE WITH AMOTEKUN ON PROSECUTION OF SUSPECTS, GOV. AKEREDOLU URGES NCDSC Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, has urged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to cooperate with the Ondo State Security Network Agency, code-named Operation Amotekun, especially in the areas of arrest and prosecution. Governor Akeredolu spoke in his office on Thursday while receiving the Zonal Commander (Zone J) of the NSCDC, Mr. Fasiu Ayinla, on a courtesy visit. The Governor…

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Make welfare packages for journalists enforceable —Stakeholders, IPC insist

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Make welfare packages for journalists enforceable —Stakeholders, IPC insist

COMMUNIQUE OF A ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERS’ FORUM ON JOURNALISTS’ SAFETY AND PRESS FREEDOM LIMITATIONS IN NIGERIA HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 AT R&A HOTEL, ALLEN AVENUE, IKEJA, LAGOS BY THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTRE, IPC, LAGOS-NIGERIA. Preamble The International Press Centre, (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria, in accordance with the directive of UNESCO to hold a combined celebration of the 2020 World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd) and the 2020 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists,…

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