By Olubunmi Adebayo *It was as if he had been forgotten in life.* *It was as if he had been left behind.* *It was as if the prophecy would not come to pass.* *And it was as if the enemy would triumph for ever:* *He was hated by the same people who should have loved […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, has called for increased logistical support for security agencies to enhance their operational who capacity in tackling crime and criminality across the state. He made the call while commending the donation of 300 motorcycles to security agencies by local government chairmen, describing […]
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By Kennedy Ikantu Peretei. Ordinarily, it is not my business with what Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa does with his All Progressives Congress, APC, having exited the party after my brief sojourn there. However, as a stakeholder in the Ondo State Project, it is impossible to keep quiet when the Governor begins to do […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on residents to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The call was made by the State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, as part of renewed sensitisation efforts aimed at safeguarding public […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A leading senatorial aspirant for Osun West District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Akin Ogunbiyi has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the party, pledging not to engage in any action capable of undermining its collective fortunes. He made the declaration on Tuesday at his country home in Ile-Ogbo, Ayedire […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Tension is gradually mounting in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, as residents on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, demanding transparency, neutrality, and credibility in the electoral process. The protesters, drawn from market men and […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke says fund will boost safety, seeks public-private support By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has announced plans to launch the Osun State Security Trust Fund on Thursday as part of efforts to strengthen security architecture and enhance safety across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is designed to […]
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By Reuben Abati “I am worried, you know?” “That’s no news. I have always known you to be a professional worrier. Every little thing bothers you. Just be careful. Worrying too much is not good for your heart. It messes up your hormones, and clogs your veins, and your heart suffers for it. Whatever you […]
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party camp declared that the era of uncertainty within the party is over and directed immediate preparations for party primaries in line with Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines. Leaders of the Wike camp stated this on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee meeting […]
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Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has defended his administration, adding that he did his best while in office. His reply followed the criticism of his administration by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during an interview on Prime Time on Arise TV. Atiku, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, had, during […]
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