By John Dike, Osogbo All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Osun State chapter, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, citing his administration’s commitment to agricultural development and food security across the state. They announced the endorsement during the commissioning of the Farmers’ House and the flag-off of the free distribution […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration’s bold economic reforms, which aim to restore Nigeria to its enviable position, are achieving favourable results. He added that the country’s economy is now stable and attracting interest from around the world. “The bleeding has stopped. Haemorrhage is gone; the patient is alive,” Tinubu said when he […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Following the group stage draws for the 2025 NWFL Championship, Head Coach of Osun Babes FC, Wole Animasahun, has assured that his team would surprise those underestimating his team’s chances in the competition. In an exclusive chat with the team’s Media Officer, Oluwaseun Omolola, Coach Animasahun expressed confidence in his squad’s […]
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Champions pan-African unity, economic empowerment Yoruba culture set for global stage through film, carnival, lineage exhibition By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is set to celebrate his 10th coronation anniversary with a week-long international cultural festival. Themed “Ten Years of Aṣé: A Reign of Peace, Culture and […]
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A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has passed on. His Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, Akingboye, fondly called OBA, died at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos. The deceased was […]
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By John Dike Osogbo A prominent governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has congratulated former Osun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Sunday Akere, on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary. Oyebamiji, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland […]
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By John Dike Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has promoted its former Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP),vand redeployed him as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Delta State Command. The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, was followed by Adejobi’s formal decoration with his […]
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The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The government congratulated […]
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Oba Adesuyi Haastrup says traditional institutions vital in mobilising people for democratic roles By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has emphasized the critical role of traditional institutions in mobilizing citizens for democratic participation. He spoke during his courtesy […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old ex-convict, Jimoh Akeem, to three years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for stealing 17 tubers of yam. The Prosecutor, Corporal Oluokun Babatunde, informed the court that the stolen yams, valued at ₦35,000, belonged to one Tiamiyu Abegunde. He […]
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