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  The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has conferred the prestigious Western Zone Ambassador Award on Chief Bunmi Alade, MBA, FCTI, FCA, in recognition of his outstanding, selfless, and long-standing contributions to the growth and development of the Institute within the Western Zone. ‎The award was presented during the 2026 ICAN Western Zonal Conference, held on Friday, 6th February 2026, at the Highpoint Event Centre, CBD Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. ‎Presenting the award, the 61st President of ICAN, Mallam Haruna Yahaya, mni, Ph.D, FCA,  commended Chief Bunmi Alade for his dedication, consistency, and impactful service to the Institute over the years. ‎He specifically appreciated the various strategic positions and responsibilities Chief Alade has held within the Western Zone of the conference. ‎The ICAN President noted that Chief Alade had distinguished himself not only within the Institute but also in the Public Service, where his professionalism, integrity, ...

‎The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, has extended warm, jubilant felicitations to the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and every son and daughter of the Sunshine State on this monumental Golden Jubilee—50 glorious years of existence! ‎ ‎In a heartfelt and stirring tribute to the government and people of Ondo State, Dr Ajulo described the golden jubilee anniversary as a milestone, far more than a date on the calendar, but a powerful symbol of freedom, enduring peace, and profound restoration. ‎ ‎He described the 50th anniversary as a sacred moment to celebrate our triumphs, reflect deeply on our journey, and rise with renewed fire to claim the greatness that destiny has ordained for us. ‎ ‎" Yes, we acknowledge that Ondo State has not yet reached the pinnacle we envisioned, but  let this truth ignite rather than discourage us; with unbreakable collective resolve, unwavering commitment, and the bol...

‎ The Chairman, Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of the Jolly Phonics programme on literacy development in public primary schools across the state, following a recent monitoring exercise on spelling and pronunciation activities. ‎ ‎During the monitoring exercise, the Chairman observed that the programme has significantly strengthened pupils’ foundational literacy skills, particularly in reading, spelling and pronunciation. ‎ ‎He noted that the improvement recorded is evident, and reflects the effectiveness of the phonics-based teaching approach on the pupil. ‎ ‎Rt. Hon. Olabimtan stated that pupils now demonstrate a better understanding of letter sounds and word formation, compared to the period before the introduction of Jolly Phonics programme. ‎ ‎He explained that many pupils are able to identify letter sounds correctly, blend words, and spell with greater ease, noting that the...

  ‎The embattled Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Ondo State, Mr Olaide Rasheed, has described his purported removal from office as unconstitutional and an abuse of party procedure. ‎Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka, Akure, Olaide.Rasheed said he was unilaterally removed from office on November 28, 2024, by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Raphael Nwosu without convenenig a state congress. ‎He explained that his removal from office, which did not follow due process, was based on allegations that he was fraternising with another political party, a claim which he vehemently denied. ‎ According to him, he represented a gubernatorial candidate of the party, the ADC, at a peace meeting with candidates of other political parties and should not be counted against him as anti-party activity since it was with the consent of the candidate. ‎Olaide maintained that the National Chairman of the party lacks the constitutional power to unila...

  ‎The Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Taskforce has vowed to bring the full weight of the law on land grabbers in any community across the state, warning that the taskforce has declared year 2026 zero tolerance to land grabbing activities. ‎Chairman of the taskforce, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN OON, who is also the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State issued the warning after the first meeting of the task force held in Akure, the Ondo State Capital. ‎Dr Ajulo said the task force is determined to safeguard property owners across the state as it has outlined its strategies and strengthened it's enforcement to curb land grabbing activities and other land-related crimes. ‎He warned that anyone who violates the Ondo State Properties Protection and Its Documentation Law, 2024, would face the full weight of the law, insisting that year 2026 has been declared a decisive and difficult year for land grabbers in Ondo State. ‎“ The grace period has expired with 2025. Any land...

‎One of the key commitments of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Ondo State is to Improve administration of Justice by ensuring that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible. ‎This informed the decision of the Governor to rebound the State Law Commission after more than a decade of neglect to make it more effective and responsive to modern legal needs. ‎The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, Dr Olukayode Ajulo SAN, OON, stated this in Akure while receiving the Chairman of the State Law  Commission, Mr Femi Okunjemiruwa and other board members in his office. ‎The Attorney General who noted that the society is dynamic, urged the State Law Commissions to look into existing laws, recommend reforms for modernization, and propose new legislations to align with constitutional values and societal changes, ‎While noting that the board comprises of reputable members, Dr Ajulo urged the Commission to initiate new legislations,  focus o...