Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire, Oyo State, after regaining their freedom following a 56-day captivity. Photo: X/@aonanuga1956 The Federal Government has filed a 10-count charge against three men over the kidnap of pupils and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The defendants, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to prioritise mechanised farming and rural infrastructure to boost agricultural productivity and transform agrarian communities across the state if elected. Speaking during the APC campaign rally for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe Few subjects generate as much confused theology as polygamy. Scroll through enough sermons and social media posts and you will find confident claims that the Bible approves of multiple wives, usually backed by the names of Abraham, Jacob, David and Solomon. The argument sounds convincing on the surface. These men were said […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday declared open the South-West Zonal Conference of State Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Osogbo, effectively dismissing widespread speculation that his visit to the agency’s headquarters was connected to recent political violence in the state. His presence at the DSS headquarters […]
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By Tunde Odesola Many miles apart, two babies were born to different couples in the twilight and dawn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Eleven years was the age difference between them. On the eighth day after his birth, in the year 1892, the older baby was named Oyinlola Oyewole, just as the younger baby […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *We shall be concluding our discussion today on the unique experience of Leah, who was hated by men, but was evidently loved by God, as demonstrated by the many instances of grace and favour that was directed towards her from God.* *6) Leah taught us a great lesson in redirecting our focus […]
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By Steve Otaloro One of the oldest temptations in politics has endured through every generation: that power can only ever be called by a clenched fist. To most, authority is felt to be inadequate unless it threatens, stifles dissent and commands submission without question. Yet history has consistently taught us that the most powerful leaders […]
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By Abdu Rafiu It was so elating, so touching seeing and listening to Major-General Chinedu Nnebeife hand over the freed Oriire school children and their teachers, victims of kidnapping, to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. It was at a gathering comprising some senior officers from different arms of our security forces and senior state […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has deployed operatives to parts of Osogbo, the state capital, following recent cult-related attacks, assuring residents of adequate security and intensified surveillance across the state. The Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, describing the attacks in the […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *As indicated yesterday, the case of Leah, was the case of God using the foolish things to confound the wise.* *Remember how Jacob her husband hated her, despite doing all what she knew to please him. How Rachael her own sister loathed her though they married the same husband. How Laban and […]
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