By Adelanke Akinmoladun The remains of Late Princess Adetobeye Grace Akindoju were laid to rest on April 24, 2026, in her country home at Odode, Idanre, Ondo State, in a befitting burial ceremony attended by dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers. The journey to her final resting place began a day earlier when her body […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun In what could best be described as a carnival-like event, the remains of Late High Chief Akinola Olafisoye, the Logbosere of Idanre Kingdom, who passed on after a brief illness, were laid to rest on April 10, 2026 at his residence in Yaba, Odode, Idanre. On the penultimate day of the […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun In a milestone celebration filled with heartfelt gratitude to God, Estate Baptist Church, Ijapo, Akure, on March 21, 2026, marked 25 years of God’s faithfulness since its establishment. The church, under the Nigeria Baptist Convention, was founded on March 18, 2001, and celebrated this significant milestone as a testament to […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun Idanre Local Government was agog on March 26, 2026, as the remains of late Mrs. Abike Victoria Dairo were conveyed from Bell Mortuary, Akure, in a motorcade to her residence at Odo-Owa, Odode Idanre for lying-in-state and a wake service. The wake service featured a service of songs, during which […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun The documentary of Mrs. Abike Victoria Dairo, wife of the late farmer and cocoa merchant, and daughter of the late Oshinle Alfred Adesioye of Idanre, captures the remarkable journey of a woman whose life is defined by love, care, and family legacy. Though uncertain of her exact age, Mama Abike noted she […]
“Death is just another part of the beautiful journey.” These solemn words resonated as Mrs. Bisi Olowoniyi and siblings laid their father, Late Chief Daniel Adedayo Ogboja, to rest in Osi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on 14th February 2026. Osi-Ekiti stood still as the Governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji, the Prelate of the Methodist Church […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun The popular saying by John Holmes that “there is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up” was vividly demonstrated by Lymax Foundation on 31st January, 2026, as the foundation distributed six hundred school uniforms with stockings to pupils of six public primary schools in Idanre Local […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun St. Joseph Catholic School has emerged champions of the Logbosere Memorial Competition 2025 after defeating Methodist High School with an emphatic 3–0 win in the highly anticipated grand finale. The thrilling final match, played on 4th December 2025 at the Technical Field in Idanre, attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters from […]
HON. OMOLOYE ILESANMI DECLARES 2027 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AMBITION, REELS OUT YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
By Adelanke Akinmoladun Hon. Omoloye Ilesanmi, popularly known as “Pragmatic is Authentic,” was born in Idanre into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Akinyotu Omoloye over four decades ago. He began his academic journey at Methodist Primary School, Idanre, before proceeding to CAC Grammar School, Idanre, for his secondary education. He later attended […]
By Adelanke Akinmoladun The Eniola Home Place Foundation (EHP) has once again brought smiles to the faces of less-privileged pupils in Idanre as 90 beneficiaries received the sum of ₦75,000 each as educational support. The scholarship awards were presented during the foundation’s 4th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, held at the Eunice Makinde Hall, Goshen […]