THE TRUEREPORTERS

  Transforming Healthcare in Ondo State: The Leadership Impact of Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s Government. The Ondo State health sector is undergoing a renaissance—driven by purposeful leadership, visionary policy direction, and a commitment to sustainable development. Under the stewardship of Prof. Michael Simodele Odimayo, the Special Adviser on Health to Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the sector is witnessing transformative reforms and bold interventions geared towards improved health outcomes for all residents. From structural upgrades to systemic innovations, Prof. Odimayo has delivered on a multidimensional strategy aimed at restoring confidence in the state’s healthcare system. Below are highlights of key achievements under his leadership: Strengthened Oversight and Facility Monitoring In a move to ensure accountability and optimal service delivery, the government reactivated routine supervision and monitoring exercises across health facilities. This revitalized proc...

NO AMOUNT OF MEAT SEEMS SAFE.   By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There is strong evidence that there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say, in response to a new study on the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The researchers also found elevated risks from the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and trans fatty acids. Researchers analysed data from more than 60 previous studies on the relationship between processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages and trans fatty acids in a person's diet and their risk of type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and ischemic heart disease, which reduces blood supply to the heart and cuts off oxygen and nutrients, according to the study published on Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. "Habitual consumption of even small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks, and trans fatty acids is linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabete...

BURST IN! Groundbreaking Outing As Police Arrests Kidnappers, Rescue Victims. The Ondo State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against human trafficking, with the rescue of a Ghanaian national, David Angerinya, who was allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretenses. Acting on a formal petition routed through the Interpol Liaison Office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) in Akure swung into action and uncovered a transnational trafficking ring targeting West African nationals The police team, led by DSP Lekan Alabi, arrested three suspects identified as Hayford Nyamekye, Awine Alex, and Kojo Felix, believed to be part of a larger criminal syndicate specializing in luring unsuspecting individuals into Nigeria with false promises of lucrative jobs and travel opportunities to Canada and other Western nations. According to police sources, Angerinya had been deceived in 2024 by an unidentified...

Quarry Explosion Rocks Akure Community, Leaving Destruction and Displacement in its Wake. A powerful explosion originating from a quarry site operated by Dortmund and Company Limited has devastated the Uluyagbo community within Bliss Estate in Akure, destroying numerous properties and rendering many families homeless. The blast, which occurred around noon on Wednesday 19th June, 2025 has intensified an already tense dispute between residents and the company. According to sources, the incident happened as the company was preparing for rock-blasting operations within the residential area. The explosion has not only caused significant material damage but has also inflicted considerable emotional trauma on the community members, who have long feared for their safety. This event is the latest in a series of confrontations between the landlords of the Uluyagbo community and Dortmund and Company Limited. For months, residents have publicly voiced their opposition to the establishment of a qua...