A constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Lade Ebiwanno, has clarified that the Court of Appeal judgement involving Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, did not determine his eligibility to contest the 2028 governorship election, but only dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed during the course of the case. Ebiwanno explained that the substantive suit challenging […]
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging the amendment of a suit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2028 governorship election. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the appeal lacked merit and consequently […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Lere Kamorudeen Oyewumi, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, marking another significant shift in the political landscape of the state. Oyewumi, who was elected on the platform of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, formally registered with […]
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With the defection of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, Nigeria’s ruling party now controls 32 states of the federation, leaving only four to the opposition parties. The governor said his decision followed extensive consultations with political leaders, elders and stakeholders across the state He said, in a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior police officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. In his address, the IGP described the event as more than a symbolic ceremony, noting that promotion […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, will in Tuwsday hold its annual Ramadan Lecture as part of activities to promote moral values, spiritual reflection and peaceful coexistence during the month of Ramadan. The lecture, which is expected to attract journalists, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers and members of the […]
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No cause for alarm – Police By John Dike, Osogbo Bandits are rumoured to have infiltrated Akure, sparking off panic among residents of the Ondo State capital. In fact, a viral audio recorded message in Yoruba, alerting church members, and other residents that armed bandits have entered Akure, warning residents to take precaution, is circulating […]
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cites past record By John Dike, Osogbo Marine and Blue Economy minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will reclaim power in Osun State in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He said the party’s past achievements and visible developmental projects across the state would speak for themselves and convince […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *A man must take each day of his life as a golden opportunity to write and rewrite the history of his life for good.* *The possibilities in each day of our lives are unbelievably great, indeed quite staggering.* *Please know that each day of our lives presents us with a whole brand […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo An activist, Comrade James Onifade, has defended the Ademola Adeleke administtration over the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise in Osun State, describing criticisms by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement released on Sunday, Onifade accused the opposition party of spreading propaganda by describing the recruitment […]
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