By Ade Oyeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 2 the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore is facing prosecution by the Department of State Services over social media posts he made in August 2025 on X, […]
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“For those wondering where I got my amiable character from, Mama Omotosho modelled me. She showed me how to handle tough situations not only by words but in actions”. These were the words of the Ondo State Governor Dr Olajide Adelami as he paid glowing tributes to Mama Rachel Olanireti Omotosho, at her 90th birthday […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged members of the National Assembly to remain committed to protecting public funds and ensuring that government resources are managed in the interest of Nigerians. Akpabio also called on journalists covering the Senate to strengthen their knowledge of the Constitution and parliamentary procedures to improve the quality […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo What began as an opportunity to buy essential food items at cheaper prices reportedly turned into anxiety and frustration for residents of Osogbo and its environs after the warehouse of a food distribution company was suddenly found locked. The development left several customers who had allegedly paid millions of naira for […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Joint Action Committee of unions in Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions has suspended its indefinite strike, directing workers to resume duty on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The decision brings an end, for now, to the industrial action that disrupted activities at the state-owned universities since September 2. JAC-ODSTI said the suspension followed […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Fifty years after its establishment, Community Grammar School, Otan-Ile, Osun State, has appealed to the state government to deploy more teachers to the institution to address the shortage affecting teaching and learning. The Chairman of the school’s 50th Anniversary Committee and one of its pioneer students, Pastor Sanya Ebenezer Adelola, made […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has challenged the position of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) on the tenure extension of the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), describing the committee’s characterisation of the development as illegal, premature and requiring further legal clarification. The government, while acknowledging COPSUN’s […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for increased investment in the cultural heritage of Ile-Ife, saying the ancient city’s rich history, monuments and traditions could be harnessed to drive tourism, employment, enterprise and economic growth. He made the call on Saturday through his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, who represented him […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 13, 2026, for the hearing of an application by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter on Monday after counsel […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Rivers State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers’ position followed the transmission of the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration. The proposed amendment […]
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