The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to consider far-reaching emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political activities in eight frontline states, as insecurity continues to escalate across parts of the country. The call, which underscores growing concern within the National Assembly over renewed insurgent offensives, followed a point of order raised by […]
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Six defendants on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism and coup plotting before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants were arraigned in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, with the prosecution led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). […]
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in the leadership tussles within the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, heightening uncertainty over the internal stability of both parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, fixed no date for judgment after hearing […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A high-powered delegation representing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has held strategic talks with top officials of the State of California, United States, aimed at fostering collaboration on transportation reform and economic development in Ile-Ife. The meeting, which took place in Sacramento, was led by the Ooni’s Director […]
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By Banji Ayoola The striking workers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, have rejected the directive by the Ondo State Government to resume their normal academic and administrative activities. They also rejected the suspension of their union activities and its leadership. In a directive to the Chairman of the Chairman of the institution’s chapter of […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *It is important we know that life is in stages : learning, earning, returning stages.* *Yes, life is in phases : today you are born, tomorrow you grow up into childhood, the next day into adulthood and on and on.* *Life can also be in seasons : just like the seasons of […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Government on Wednesday threatened to withhold salaries of all striking workers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, who fail to resume duties immediately in compliance with its directive. It gave the warning few minutes after the institution’s Management suspended all union activities, and directed […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, on Wednesday directed the institution’s staff to call off their ongoing strike and resume their normal duties immediately. It also suspended all union activities in the institution. These were contained on a statement by the institution’s spokesman, Mr Olumide Olugosi. Following is the full […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday formally inaugurated his campaign council ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, expressing strong confidence that his re-election bid is already on course for victory. Addressing party faithful and supporters at the event, the governor said he was optimistic about the outcome, describing […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan, has reiterated the urgent need for improved logistical support for security agencies, warning that inadequate operational tools could undermine ongoing efforts to combat crime and maintain public safety across the state. Speaking with our correspondent, he emphasised that modern policing requires not only manpower […]
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