Tinubu extends Europe vacation, sets weekend return

President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency announced on Monday. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the vacation before travelling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. […]

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2027: Wike draws fresh battle lines with APC governors

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike TFederal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed concerns by some governors of the All Progressives Congress that the proposed Rainbow Coalition could undermine the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, Wike said the coalition  primarily aimed at mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s […]

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Tope Aladetuyi! The face of a wicked doctor at FMC, Ido-Ekiti, Ado annex!

By Wale Ojo-Lanre Look at his face! What can you make of it? Yes. His name is Dr Tope Aladetuyi, a native of Ado-Ekiti and one of the medical doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti Annex. Look at him again. Don’t mind that innocent face. He looks harmless, doesn’t he? Gentle? Calm? Or […]

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Ooni celebrates first lady Oluremi Tinubu at 66

commends service to humanity By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has felicitated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, describing her as a woman whose life has been dedicated to service, compassion and the advancement of humanity. This was contained in […]

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Ondo, varsity unions agree on wage dispute

Aiyedatiwa approves full implementation of FGN-ASUU wage structure Hope brightened on Monday that the wage dispute grounding academic activities in the tertiary institutions owned by the Ondo State Government will soon be over as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and their unions have reached an agreement. The agreement on the implementation of the new Federal Government and […]

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Adeleke, Oyebamiji celebrate Oluremi Tinubu at 66

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 election, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, have felicitated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. Adeleke, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the First Lady as […]

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NOA urges early diagnosis, support for people living with dementia

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called for early diagnosis and increased support for people living with dementia as the world marks the 2026 World Alzheimer’s Day. It made the call in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, Bunmi Olaseinde, to commemorate the annual […]

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Osun parties trade allegations over NURTW motor park dispute

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have exchanged allegations over the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the administration of motor parks across the state. The dispute followed recent violence at a motor park in Ile-Ife and the subsequent […]

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Fire destroys Osogbo plywood firm

FFS saves N70m property By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Osun State Command, has responded to a fire outbreak at a plywood warehouse along the Osogbo–Ikirun Road in Osog bo, saving property estimated at ₦70 million. The incident occurred on Monday morning beside Fakunkle Comprehensive High School, opposite the MRS Filling Station. […]

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