Why Tinubu addressed victims of Jos attacks at airport – Onanuga

The presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu addressed the victims of the Jos attacks at the airport. In a statement by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga,said: “President Bola Tinubu’s itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements: receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State. After Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s […]

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Ondo SSG Fasoranti resigns, declares senatorial bid

Secretary to the Ondo State Government Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, has resigned his appointment to contest the Ondo Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. He will be contesting on the banner of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. In a letter to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, titled “Expression of Interest to Contest for the Senate, […]

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Osun Govt, Factional ALGON, APC Lock Horns Over Vehicle Donation to Police

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government, a faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, and the All Progressives Congress are at odds over a proposed donation of operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force. The state government has cautioned the police against accepting the donation from local government chairmen aligned with the […]

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The Integrity of Adelami’s Loyalty – A Birthday Salute

By John Paul Akinduro One of the most difficult tasks for me since working with the current Deputy Governor of Ondo State has been speaking about his personality; whether as a private citizen or a public servant. The challenge lies in the fact that there are simply too many remarkable stories to tell, and with […]

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Sunday Igboho, Bàbá Ìjẹ̀ṣà and the Àrígiṣégi curse

By Tunde Odesola With sand, twigs, silk, leaves and bark, the Arigisegi builds its house. If Àrígiṣégi had a father, his name would have been Àràmàndà. But Àrígiṣégi is not human; it is an insect. In the Yoruba worldview, the Àrígiṣégi is a queer insect. Àràmàndà, the supposed name of Àrígiṣégi’s father, means wonder. The […]

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Ebenezer Obey: Honouring A Man Of Great Musical Depth And Impact

Ny Bimbo Esho Evang. (Prof.) Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi (MFR, KCW), who added a new year today, is a living treasure of sound and an archive whose musical reservoir continues to run deep and inexhaustible. His musical artistry defines an era where every song is not just a performance but an interpretation of life with every […]

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Blackout: Adeleke summons IBEDC, pledges to help rainstorm victims

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has summoned the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the persistent blackout affecting Osogbo and other major towns across Osun State, describing the situation as “unbearable for residents.” In a statement issued on Thursday, the governor expressed concern over worsening electricity supply, noting that […]

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