By Olubunmi Adebayo *There are great lessons to learn from the life of king Saul.* *Some of them are listed as follows :* *1) KING SAUL WAS NOT WATCHFUL.* *As a king, Saul was not sensitive and watchful of his high office and delicate position – high office to the people, and delicate relationship to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has debunked reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had entered into an electoral agreement with him to secure his re-election in the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday, he said there was no electoral deal, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Music megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he almost shed tears while watching the massive political mobilisation against his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Davido said he was particularly moved by the decision of about 17 governors of the All Progressives Congress […]
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The Ondo State Government has debunked a reported rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Engagement, Mr Steve Bayode, titled “Unverified Claims Cannot Define Aiyedatiwa Administration”, the government said there is no crisis between the two contrary to […]
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By John Dike, Osogb Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over alleged post-election attacks on its members and supporters across the state, warning that continued violence could plunge Osun into a fresh crisis. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, four […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has challenged the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, to provide evidence of the alleged “shoot-at-sight” order purportedly issued to police officers in the state. It denied issuing such a directive, describing the allegation as false and malicious and capable […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the victory as a renewed mandate to consolidate the achievements of his administration. The association, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Timothy Agbor, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has called on party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful following the outcome of the poll. In a statement, he thanked APC leaders, members, supporters and voters across the state for what […]
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Veteran labour leader Pastor Oyekan Arije, has passed on. Aged 87, he died on Tuesday morning according to his family. A statement on behalf of his family by Prince Babatunde Arije said, “With total submission to the will of Almighty God, the family of Pa Oyekan Arije announces his passing in the early hours of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, urging him to use the renewed mandate to unite the state and deepen development. Aregbesola, in a statement reacting to the outcome of the election, said the […]
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