By John Dike, Osogbo The management of Osun State University has applauded the acceptance message of the institution’s newly appointed Chancellor, Victoria Adunola Samson, describing her emergence as “a round peg in a round hole.” The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye, said Mrs Samson’s response to the congratulatory message earlier sent to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo At least 30 operational vehicles have been distributed to the police and other sister security agencies in Osun State as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. They were distributed by the factional Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, Hon. Samuel Idowu […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, we shall conclude our discussion on the classifications of wealth, and the need for us to know what we ought to know for the purpose of our education,progress and enlightenment in the drive towards fulfilling our glory in life.* *Please read on :* *5) THE WEALTHY :* *The wealthy are individuals […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, has called for the preservation of human dignity, authentic relationships and spirituality in the face of growing dependence on digital technology and artificial intelligence. In his reflection to mark the 2026 World Communications Day, Bishop Badejo stressed the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists will on Wednesday host the Deputy Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Akinyode Oyewusi, at another edition of the Osun NUJ Guest Platform. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the NUJ Press Centre, beside Government Technical College, Osogbo. […]
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Normalcy has returned to Akure the Ondo State capital following the gunshots incident that disrupted the Senatorial primary election of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,in Ondo Central Senatorial District. Also confirming the new development, the Ondo state police command dismissed the widespread fear of robbery attacks in the state capital, and attributed the gunshots […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government and the leadership of the Accord Party have raised concerns over an alleged plan to deploy a special police squad to the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The government and the party claimed that the squad, reportedly headed by a Chief Superintendent of Police whose […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has condemned the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the abduction of students and teachers as disturbing, heartbreaking and unacceptable. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) and Co-Chairman […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has concluded plans to enrol traditional rulers and their spouses across the state into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare. The initiative, according to the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS), followed the directive of Governor Ademola […]
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Femi Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo Femi Oyetola, son of former Osun State governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has withdrawn from the race for the Osun Central Senatorial seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Monday and addressed to the Osun […]
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