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— As Marwa reveals 15m Nigerians use drugs; Ondo records 336 arrests, 22,316kg seizures Akure, January 26, 2026 Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to fully support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), particularly its newly launched Alternative Development Programme aimed at curbing illicit drug cultivation through sustainable livelihood initiatives. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, following a courtesy visit by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), and…

The Asiwaju Media Team, Ondo State Chapter, has warmly welcomed the former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Alfred Agboola Ajayi, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), described his defection as a significant boost to the progressive family in the state. The media group commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his open door leadership style, which has continued to position the APC and the Ondo State Government as a home for all citizens and stakeholders, irrespective of political background. According to the group, the Governor’s inclusive approach has strengthened unity, peace, and confidence in governance across the state.…

By Dada Ayoola | Asiwaju Media TeamAkure, January 24, 2026 Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called on federal lawmakers representing the state at the House of Representatives to see the development, peace, and stability of Ondo as a shared responsibility that requires collective commitment across political and governance structures. The Governor made the call on Saturday while hosting all nine members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State to a strategic dinner meeting at the Government House in Akure. The lawmakers in attendance were:Hon. Abiodun Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North)Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West)Hon.…

By Dada Ayoola | Asiwaju Media Team, Akure — January 2026 As Nigeria enters the second year of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ondo State under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has marked significant strides across social services, human capital development, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and investment incentives, a testament to strategic governance aligned with the federal vision of inclusive progress. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration, building on the momentum of Tinubu’s reforms, has translated policy intent into measurable outcomes benefiting ordinary citizens across the Sunshine State. Education reform remains a central pillar of Ondo’s development push. The state has…

By Dada Ayoola | Asiwaju Media Team Subject: Olubunmi Tunji-OjoFocus: Academic credentials and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) recordsNature: Public interest review based on documents in circulation and available institutional records BackgroundHon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is a Nigerian public office holder from Ondo State (Akoko axis). In recent months, questions have emerged in the public domain regarding the authenticity and consistency of his academic and NYSC records. This brief summarises the key issues arising from those allegations. SSCE (WAEC)It is not disputed that Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo may have sat for WAEC in 1999.However, his original WAEC certificate has not been presented.The WAEC…

Dada Ayoola | Asiwaju Media Team Nigeria once again finds itself facing an uncomfortable truth, not about politics, not about party rivalry, but about records, accountability, and whether the law still has meaning when the subject is powerful. The controversy surrounding the academic credentials and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) history of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has refused to fade because the contradictions involved have never been addressed. Not denied. Not clarified. Simply ignored.At the heart of this matter is a conflict of records that cannot logically coexist. Publicly available documents from the 2019 National Assembly election…

Dada Ayoola | Asiwaju Media Team Nigeria once again finds itself facing an uncomfortable truth, not about politics, not about party rivalry, but about records, accountability, and whether the law still has meaning when the subject is powerful. The controversy surrounding the academic credentials and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) history of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has refused to fade because the contradictions involved have never been addressed. Not denied. Not clarified. Simply ignored.At the heart of this matter is a conflict of records that cannot logically coexist. Publicly available documents from the 2019 National Assembly election…

Editorial | Asiwaju Media Team Nigeria is again confronted with a troubling question that goes far beyond partisan politics or personal loyalty. It is a question about truth, records, and whether the law still applies equally to those in power. The unresolved controversy surrounding the academic credentials and NYSC mobilisation of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has refused to disappear for one simple reason which is the facts, as publicly known, do not align. In 2019, records attributed to the National Assembly election indicate that an SSCE (WAEC) attestation was submitted as part of the Minister’s credentials. The…

By Ilesanmi Mobolaji | Asiwaju Media Team Allegations surrounding the academic credentials of Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have refused to fade, not because of rumor or speculation, but due to a glaring inconsistency that strikes at the heart of public trust, institutional integrity, and the rule of law. At the centre of the controversy is a disturbing timeline conflict involving two critical national processes, electoral qualification and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation. In 2019, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo allegedly contested and won a seat in the National Assembly. Records and documents attributed to that election indicate that…

By Ilesanmi Mobolaji | Asiwaju Media Team Allegations surrounding the academic credentials of Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have refused to fade, not because of rumor or speculation, but due to a glaring inconsistency that strikes at the heart of public trust, institutional integrity, and the rule of law. At the centre of the controversy is a disturbing timeline conflict involving two critical national processes, electoral qualification and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation. In 2019, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo allegedly contested and won a seat in the National Assembly. Records and documents attributed to that election indicate that…