By Olubunmi Adebayo *1) Why his own mother was hell-bent and completely willing to work against him by diverting his blessing for his twin brother should be a shocker to everyone of us.* *A mother should be the closest person to a person. Head or tail, a mother should be there for you, rooting for […]
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Ondo State Government on Saturday unveiled a novel solar power supply scheme to serve businesses statewide. Meant to provide 24-hour power supply to industrial and business concerns across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas, the phased initiative is a major incentive of the Aiyedatiwa administration to attract investors and boost the state’s economy. The overall […]
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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. THE Federal Government’s decision to conduct a nationwide household survey to establish the actual number of out-of-school children in Nigeria is commendable. This should help policymakers, development agencies and education stakeholders to tackle this menace confronting the education sector. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, told the Afropolitan Podcast […]
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Blood transfusion. Photo: BBC The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced that members can now decide whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood based on their personal conscience. The organisation made this known in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York and made available on its […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Olawale Rasheed visits Isokan Musulumi chairman-general, charges contractor on quality By John Dike, Osogbo Spokesman to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the continued development of Iwo and other communities across Iwoland. He stated this during a courtesy visit to the Baba […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Amotekun Corps has arrested two suspected cult members and recovered a locally made firearm, ammunition and other weapons from them during a midnight patrol in Ilesa, Osun State. The suspects,aged 19 and 30, were arrested at about 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at a mechanic workshop along […]
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By Martins Oloja This is ‘so long a letter’ to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a significant brand ambassador of Nigeria to the world. It is an appeal for her to believe an ancient word that is ever so true: that the land of her birth will soon fulfill destiny. And so the wickedness of the wicked […]
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has taken its reconciliation drive to the 18 councils. It also set up 162-member grassroots committees for the same purpose. The step is part of the efforts to strengthen unity within the party ahead of the 3027 election, and particularly to ensure block votes for the reelection […]
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Interior minister Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo sets up 10-member probe panel Interior minister, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has suspended 21 officers of the Niger State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), pending the conclusion of investigation into the deaths of 37 inmates in the custody of the command. The deceased, who were being detained […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Osun State Command, has contained a fire outbreak at Hepibuhalah Cold Room, Eja-Tutu Bus Stop, along the Gbongan–Ibadan Express Road, Owode-Ede, Osun State, saving property estimated at ₦200 million. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the fire service receiving […]
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