By Ade Oyeyemi …Urges Ogun indigenes to shun money politics, protect their heritage The Ogun State Muslim Council has installed the Peoples Democratic Party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Hajia Lateefat ‘Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, as its Grand Matron (Egba Zone). Sowunmi-Kolapo, who is the Iya Sunnah of Egbaland and Ameerah of Ogun State, was […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Chairman of Osun Civil Societies Coalition, Dr. Waheed Lawal, has described Nigeria’s 66 years of independence as a journey marked by “deep disappointment and stubborn hope,” saying the country has deviated significantly from the vision and expectations of its founding generation. He spoke with our correspondent as Nigerians marked the 66th […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa (OSCO-HEALTH), has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Tit also commended Adeleke for what it described as his sustained support for the institution, noting that his administration had demonstrated commitment to the […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *The recent demise of the iconic global music star – Dolly Rebecca Parton, brings to mind her all time popular song “MY COAT OF MANY COLOURS”.* *This song is a critical element in the concept of “From Rags to Robes of Royalty” perspective of life.* *This is the story of the award […]
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By Tunde Odesola Exactly on June 17, 1958 – two years before the oxygen of independence filled Nigeria’s lungs, and eight years before Nigeria began to fall apart to political crisis – a 27-year-old savant, Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, published a globally acclaimed masterpiece in African prose: “Things Fall Apart”. Sixty-eight years after the watershed publication, […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the state Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force from investigating complaints and taking lawful action over alleged illegal acquisition of land in the state. The suit, marked HCAK/324/CIV/2026, was filed by Akinsrinola Akinyele, Dorcas Omobomi and David Aladegbaye against […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency has raised the alarm over alleged impersonation of officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by some non-governmental organisations in the state. The agency accused the organisations of allegedly going from one business to another, collecting money from traders and business owners […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged woman who was captured in a viral video allegedly threatening police officers with a knife during an argument over her arrest for suspected cannabis sales. The incident reportedly occurred in Ijebu Igbo, the headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state. […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi A celebration to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day was reportedly disrupted in Abuja after a confrontation broke out between youths and individuals accused of attempting to turn the event into a campaign gathering for President Bola Tinubu. The incident occurred at Triple R Monoliza Park, Abuja, during an Independence Day festival held to […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly vandalising a telecommunications mast and stealing equipment from the installation in Awka. The suspect, identified as Nweke Wisdom from Izzi South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was apprehended at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, on […]
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