Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, October 23, 2026) Devoid of lightning, cameras and other paraphernalia of film production, here is a short story in lessons and laughter. The one-scene, two-actor incident happened under my roof, right before my korokoro eyes. Indeed, it is one of those few-second stories that carries the depth […]
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THE PRICE OF LIBERTY CAN BE VERY HIGH. No freedom comes cheap.This reality of life we must all face. When Patrick Henry proclaimed in the Reflection of yesterday that “give me liberty or give me death,” it sounded casual to us. But it was a statement with very serious implications and consequences. At the bottom […]
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By Sola Adeyegbe An Important Public Service Announcement to All Lovers of Bread 🍞 😂 My dear fellow citizens of the Republic of Bread, There are two kinds of bread in this world: your bread and our bread. The distinction is very important. Indeed, the peace, stability and continued existence of many otherwise happy households […]
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By Samuel Ojo The news of the demise of Pa Fasoranti came with shock.A man that came , saw and conquered. Accolades from eminent personalities are still coming in especially from politicians. The lifestyle of baba Fasoranti is predicated on sterling principles.An awoist to the core and an ally of Baba Adekunle Ajasin Baba Awolowo […]
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By Banji Ayoola The pioneer General Manager of Positive FM radio station in Akure, Alhaji Kola Animasaun, has described the passing of Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as the end of a glorious and an unforgettable era. Fasoranti, aged 100, died peacefully at about 4.00 pm, at his Akure home on Tuesday. Animasaun, who […]
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By Banji Ayoola The family of the departed Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti has announced his burial plans showing that his remains will be buried on December 17, 2026. According to the programme of activities signed on behalf of his family by the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, and his son, Dr Taiwo […]
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-As APC, Accord, PDP chieftains unite for presidential poll; Omisore seeks two million votes, Adeleke rules out legislative alliance By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Prominent political leaders in Osun State, including former Governor and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande; former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore; the party’s National […]
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By Dapo Olorunyomi Good morning, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, and welcome. I want to extend a special welcome to the revered Ladbone, Mr. Lade Bonuola, the star boy of today’s gathering, and to his beautiful family and their friends. I will not keep you long; I only want to put today’s events into some perspective […]
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–Party faults short notice, insists on proper protocol despite backing Adeleke’s appointment By John Dike The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed displeasure over the short notice for the inauguration of the state Presidential Campaign Committee for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that it was not formally […]
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By John Dike A dream of pursuing higher education in Europe has become the subject of a court case in Osun State, following the arraignment of three staff members of a travel agency over an alleged ₦5.687 million visa fraud involving a prospective student seeking admission to a university in Malta. The defendants, identified as […]
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