Lent, Ramadan: Ojomu of Ipee Land Greets Muslim Ummah, Christians, Urges Devotion, Reflection

By John Dike, Osogbo The High Chief Ojomu of Ipee land, Kolawole Adeyinka Sunday, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims and Christians in Ipee and beyond as they commence the sacred fasting seasons of Ramadan and Lent, urging adherents to embrace renewed devotion and spiritual reflection. In a goodwill message released to mark the beginning […]

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NANS gives seven-day ultimatum to higher institutions in Southwest to review their increased fees

By John Dike, Osogbo The Southwest Zone D of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum, effective February 18, 2026, to higher institutions in the zone which have increased their fees to review the increments. It also condemned what it described as arbitrary tuition increases implemented by some tertiary institutions […]

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Osun Accelerates 55.6km Road Project, Hires Three Contractors

By John, Osogbo Osun State Government has split the 55.6-kilometre Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road project among three contractors to ensure its timely completion. State Director of Highways, Engr. Moruf Ojebode, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing 3.6km Odo-Ori–Oja-Oba–Post Office dual carriageway in Iwo on Wednesday. He explained that the decision to divide the major […]

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FEDPOLEL Rector Ebeloku wishes Christians, Muslims spiritually fulfilling Lenten, Ramadan season

Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku has prayed for a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan and a grace-filled Lenten season for Christians and Muslims in the institution’s community. His prayer was contained in a statement that he signed on Wednesday, welcoming the […]

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Dangote’s N900b 2025 taxes excite Fed Govt

Dangote Cement paid about N900 billion in taxes in 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday. He said Dangote Industries generates more energy than many Nigerian states, which is a plus for the African continent. President Tinubu spoke when he unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, where he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s pride in […]

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Ododo preaches harmony as Muslims, Christians observe Ramadan, Lent

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on residents to uphold religious tolerance, foster peaceful coexistence, and remain vigilant as Muslims and Catholics begin the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, the governor described the […]

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Electoral reform crisis: 2027 elections take shape as APC majority prevails, legal tussle looms

Opposition lawmakers of the House of Representatives, briefing journalists after a walkout protest to oppose the alteration of Electoral Act Bill, at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Tuesday. Credit: Lucy Ladidi Ateko Lawmakers retain manual fallback in results transmission Senate divided 55–15 after stormy session House minority stages walkout over Clause 60(3) INEC timeline cut […]

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Lent, Ramadan: Oyebamiji Felicitates Muslims, Christians Calls for Unity

By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has extended warm greetings to the Muslims and Christians as they begin the sacred observances of Ramadan and Lent. In a goodwill message, he described the period as a spiritually significant season that calls for deep […]

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Amotekun Commander Seeks Media Partnership, Congratulates New Osun NUJ Leadership

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, urging closer collaboration between the media and security agencies to curb criminal activities across the state. He made the call in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday in […]

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Ondo to celebrate Asa Day Feb 23

The 2026 International Mother Language Day, popularly known as “Asa Day.” will be celebrated in Ondo State on Wednesday February 23. A statement on behalf of the state government by Bisi Lawani, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology,said the event is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 23, 2026, across all […]

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