Osun set to commission landmark infrastructure projects

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government will this week commence the commissioning of a series of landmark infrastructure projects executed by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, beginning with the inauguration of the newly completed five-span Lameco overhead bridge in Osogbo. The projects, according to the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), form part of the […]

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10 Catholic Bishops to attend Bishop Oyejola’s 10th Episcopal anniversary, cathedral dedication

By John Dike, Osogbo At least 10 Catholic bishops from the Lagos Archdiocese and the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province are expected to attend the 10th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary of the Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev. John Akin Oyejola. The anniversary celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, will also feature the dedication of the […]

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Accord raises concerns over INEC’s 385 Flashpoints Report, seeks review of osun election risk assessment

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review its election risk assessment report which identified 385 flashpoints across the state, describing the exercise as questionable and capable of undermining confidence in the electoral process. It also faulted the inclusion of Ila […]

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Elizade University Sets New Benchmark in Nursing Education as Students Excel Nationally

VC says AI Can Never Replace Human Compassion in Healthcare The future of nursing lies at the intersection of human compassion and technological innovation, stakeholders in the healthcare sector have declared at the Annual Lecture Series of the West African Postgraduate College of Nursing and Midwifery (WAPCNM), Ondo/Ekiti Chapter, hosted in collaboration with Elizade University, […]

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Reflect global oil price drop in PMS prices, FG tells marketers

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has asked petroleum marketers to immediately reflect the recent decline in global oil prices by reducing the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products. He spoke at the 2026 Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) General Counsel and Legal Advisers […]

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World Cup: Why we lost to Canada — South Africa coach Broos

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos during the World Cup victory over South Korea South Africa coach Hugo Broos has explained why Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, saying his side could not match the power and speed of Canada in their last-32 defeat. This is as he is also suggesting he […]

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Nigerian troops force top ISWAP commanders to surrender

Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Sustained military offensives by troops of Operation HADIN KAI have forced several members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including top commanders, to surrender in Nigeria’s North-East theatre of operations. The development was disclosed in a military statement issued on Sunday, which said the terrorists surrendered on June 28, […]

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2026 World Cup: Japan target World Cup upset, confident of beating Brazil

FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan have expressed confidence in their ability to pull off a major upset when they face five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup on Monday evening. Brazil’s quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title enters the knockout stage with what is expected to be […]

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