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How man’s health status can lead to miscarriage —Experts

Posted on December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 by sunshinetruth

Over a quarter of pregnancies might end up as ectopic, in miscarriage or stillbirth if the father-to-be is unhealthy and has three or more medical conditions like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, a study has revealed. The researchers emphasised that pre-conception counselling should not forget the father, as his health may have an important impact on the pregnancy outcome. The study, published in Human Reproduction, a peer-reviewed journal, was carried out…

NUC issues fresh directive to VCs on Universities’ resumption

Posted on December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 by sunshinetruth

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered Vice-Chancellors of universities to stop academic activities amid increasing COVID-19 cases. Chris Maiyaki, Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration) signed the circular. Classrooms, hostel accommodation, conferences and seminars are to be put on hold. ASUU had earlier this week suspended its 9months strike. Maiyaki directed the universities to remain closed and await further instructions. “Vice-Chancellors are to please note that the directive is part of the measures approved by Mr….

Take advantage of ICAN initiative —AAUA VC tells Staff, students

Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by sunshinetruth

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige has urged staff and graduates of Accounting Department at the Institution to take advantage of the Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The agreement gives graduates of accounting generous exemptions in ICANs professional examinations. He also urged them to jump at the Institutes offer to sponsor members undertaking Doctorate and…

Why Akeredolu deserves reelection —Pharmacist Adekola

Posted on October 6, 2020 by sunshinetruth

Advocating the need for the people of Ondo State to embrace peace in the conduct of the October 10 Gubernatorial election in the State, the National Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Pharm. Samuel Oluwaoromipin Adekola MAW has stated that the people of Ondo State must not allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements which can jeopardize their safety. He explained that while it’s important that we have a free and fair election…

Ondo Govt registers OLUBOLA ADELEYE FOUNDATION as NGO

Posted on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 by sunshinetruth

The Ondo state ministry of Women affairs and Social Development has approved the registration of OLUBOLA ADELEYE FOUNDATION of ONDO STATE as Nongovernmental organization in the state. Pix: cert of registration. The Certificate of Registration dated 16th July, 2020 will boost the foundation to continue with its humanitarian services to the less privileged in the society.

Akeredolu launches fresh attack on Mimiko, as Agboola joins ZLP today

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by sunshinetruth

…As Governor Commissions New Projects in OAUTECH. ….. Akeredolu Architect of Modern Day OAUTECH, Pace Setter – VC. As the October 2020 governorship election approaches in Ondo State, Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, yesterday launched fresh attack on his immediate predecessor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko for abandoning projects initiated by another administration. Akeredolu specifically lamented the array of abandoned projects initiated by the late Olusegun Agagu by the immediate-past Olusegun Mimiko administration. He described the manner of…

How my BEMORE Girls handle COVID-19 Lockdown —Mrs Akeredolu

Posted on June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke As the World continue to battle coronavirus pandemic with its harsh effects of the lockdown on people globally, the Ondo state First lady, Mrs Betty Anyanwu–Akeredolu at the weekend expressed delight that her vision of training BEMORE Girls in critical areas of life now serving as impetus of tackling the COVID-19 lockdown challenges. The Digital first lady noted that with everybody lockdown at home without religious, political, academic and social activities, the…

COVID-19: Ikare-Akoko Popular Festival Cancelled for the First Time in 800years

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by sunshinetruth

By: Oluwatosin Adesola The Palace of Owa-Ale of Ikare Akoko in Ondo state has cancelled this year’s popular Aringiya festival due to the ravaging coronavirus pandemic in which government’s directives forbid gathering of people. The festival which has been in existence since the creation of Ikare about 800 years ago, will not hold for the first time in many centuries. The festival that supposed to hold on 17th of May, 2020, can not take place…

Abba Kyari: 21 key facts you probably didn’t know about deceased Presidential aide

Posted on April 18, 2020 by sunshinetruth

Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, passed on today. His death was announced in the wee hours of Saturday morning by the Presidency. Specifically, the passing of the top presidential aide was confirmed by Special Adviser to the President on Media/Publicity, Femi Adesina. Equally important, the Presidency disclosed this in a brief statement released to the media on Saturday morning. ‘‘The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the…

Nigeria’s Leaders must learn from Squirrels —AAUA Don

Posted on November 20, 2019 by sunshinetruth

Nigerian leaders have been advised to take a leaf from the selfless and prosocial behaviours of squirrel creature in order to build a buoyant nation capable of bestowing a blossom feature for the younger and unborn generations.A Professor of Psychology, Olukayode Afolabi of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, gave the advice, on Tuesday, while delivering the Institution’s 15th Inaugural Lecture, entitled, “Burying Nuts: A Psychosocial Activity of the Squirrel in an Individualized World”.Prof….

10 Things Unripe Plantain Can Do To Your Body

Posted on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: SUNSHINETRUTH 10 Health Benefits Of Unripe Plantain These are 10 health benefits you’ll be getting from eating unripe plantain. 1. It enriches the heart Unripe plantain contains some amount of serotonin which dilates the arteries, improves blood flow and reduces homocysteine (a condition that causes coronary artery disease and stroke). Its richness in potassium makes it heart friendly by preventing heart attack and hypertension through controlling heart rate and blood pressure in our body…

Ondo Govt partners foreign Varsity to boost Science and Technology Education

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke Ondo State Office of Innovation and Partnerships has facilitated conducive and smooth learning of science and technology in the state. To this effect, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ondo state is set to get a boost following a partnership of the state government, the Northumbria University, United Kingdom and STEMRES Learning Initiative. The partnership is facilitated by the Ondo State Office of Innovation and Partnerships. At a meeting with…

“Bitumen Exploration: We’ve settled compensation of families in Odigbo, Irele, Okitipupa Areas”

Posted on June 15, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke Plans have been concluded to kick-start the exploration of the large deposit of Bitumen in Ondo State by an indigenous company. The company named South West Bitumen, (SWB) has secured a 25-Year renewable operational mining license across a land mass of about 14,800 Hectares in the Southern part of the State. Speaking during a working visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure, the Managing Director of South West Bitumen Company, Engineer Akin…

Blackout, Poor Electricity Supply: BEDC has failed our people in Ondo, Edo, Delta, Ekiti -Akeredolu

Posted on June 15, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Saturday lambasted the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, for poor service delivery in Ondo State and other states. The governor said the states namely Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo, being serviced by BEDC have even threatened to pull out their shareholdings in the company to make them act on the plight of the people and possibly look for a credible investor to service them. He…

Use your Books to Project Our Cultural Heritage -Akeredolu tells Authors

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called on Nigerian authors to always project the cultural heritage of the country in writing their books. Governor Akeredolu spoke in Ibadan, Oyo State, at the Public Presentation of a book written by Dr. Wale Okediran. The book is titled: Tales of a Troubadour. Speaking on the occasion, the governor hailed the contributions of those he described ‘masters in literature” for shaping the minds…

Why we appointed Boroffice as our Board Chairman – APAS

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke The Senator representing Ondo North and Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Prof Ajayi Boroffice has been appointed the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Africa Project Against Suicide (APAS) in Nigeria. The letter of appointment was signed on behalf of Africa Project Against Suicide by its International Director, Pastor Honey Olawale and the National Coordinator of APAS, Pharmacist Sotunde Adenike. APAS said the emergence of Prof. Ajayi Boroffice as its…

8,000 Cocoa Farmers Empowered in Ondo, Osun, Edo, Ogun to make Nigeria largest Producer

Posted on May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke In a bid to return Nigeria to number one highest producer of cocoa from her current number four in the world, over eight thousand farmers from four states have been empowered to boost their annual outputs. A specialised cocoa organization known as “Olakoko Project” in collaboration with the federal government have trained the farmers who are from Osun, Edo, Ogun and Ondo states on modern planting and processing of cocoa as well…

How Akeredolu Should Prevent Tuition Hike Debacle from Rubbishing his Giant Strides

Posted on May 17, 2019May 20, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke Education, they say is the best legacy that can be bequeathed to children or younger generation, in this feature, SUNSHINE TRUTH Senior Correspondent ADE ADELEKE writes on the stalemated issues in the education sector of Ondo state and the way forward. Ondo state is revered for her excellence in education in all level, infact, the state is popularly known as the home of education and educationists. The Sunshine State has the highest…

Army Trains Soldiers on three Indigenous Languages at Akure Barracks

Posted on May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 by sunshinetruth

By: Ade Adeleke The 32 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army in collaboration with the National Institute for Cultural Orientation has held its inauguration ceremony for the maiden edition of the Nigerian Indigenous language programme geared towards making officers and soldiers proficient in the 3 indigenous languages of Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa. With this feat, the Brigade has keyed into the policy directive of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai, which is…

Akeredolu, NDLEA Boss Travel Abroad For Medicinal Benefits of Cannabis

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by sunshinetruth

…..Ondo state is the largest producer of cannabis – Akeredolu By: Ade Adeleke Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Monday joined the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Retired Colonel Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah, on a visit to Thailand for a Programme on Medicinal Cannabis Extract Development. The programme which is centred around exploiting the possibility of medicinal cannabis extract development, is aimed at building capacity and researching the modality of licensing…

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