Osun 2026: INEC, Kimpact strengthen partnership

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Osun State and Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) have strengthened their partnership ahead of the coming governorship election. In fact, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, met a KDI delegation in his Osogbo office during a courtesy visit aimed at deepening […]

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OSCO-HEALTH Ilesa matriculates new students Thursday

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa will matriculare newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session on Thursday December 11. A statement by the College Registrar, Mr. Moshood Afolabi, said the event would hold at the matriculation ground within the College campus. Described as a significant and memorable occasion, the […]

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Afenifere youths pass vote of confidence in FIRS Chairman Zach Adedeji, reel out achievements

FIRS Chairman, Mr. Zach Adedeji  The Yoruba Afenifere Youths Organisation, YAYON, has passed a vote of confidence in the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Mr. Zach Adedeji. In a statement on Wednesday by its President, Comrade Eric Oluwole, YAYON commended Adedeji for what it described as his exemplary service and contributions to the […]

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Tinubu’s Diplomatic Masterstroke: Recalibrating Nigeria–France Relations For Strategic Security Gains

By Steve Otaloro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent diplomatic manoeuvre, culminating in France’s public declaration of solidarity with Nigeria amid intensifying security challenges, represents one of the most consequential geopolitical realignments in West Africa in recent years. It is a moment that signals a recalibration of Nigeria’s foreign policy posture—away from its historically one-sided generosity […]

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Fubara dumps PDP, joins APC

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the formal declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, where he confirmed his decision before party leaders and supporters. His move adds to the growing list of […]

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Osun 2026: APC elects 1,660 delegates to pick flagbearer

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has elected 1,660 delegates across the 332 wards of the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship primary election. Chairman of the party’s Delegates Congress Committee, Engr. Shehu Umar Dange, announced the outcome on Tuesday at the state secretariat along Gbongan–Ibadan Road, Osogbo. He explained […]

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At last Adeleke joins Accord Party

By John Dike, Osogbo At last, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has announced his official decampment to the Accord Party, days after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. This development ends months of speculation about the political platform he would use in contesting his reelection few weeks away. Initially, he was rumoured to be considering moving […]

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Dry taps to be over in Ondo as Aiyedatiwa assures pipe-borne water flow

flags off Owena Dam revamp 1.3m residents in seven LGs to benefit launches mobile solar-powered irrigation pumps, water quality kits for households, farmers The sad days of prolonged water scarcity in the state is nearing its end, as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwaa assured residents of clean, safe and sustainable water after decades of dry taps. He […]

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Ondo APC slams NNPP over ‘false’ claims

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has slammed the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Mr. Peter Olagookun, over his alleged ill-considered claims of being  the state’s leading opposition party. It said in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro, that: “The attention of the Ondo State Chapter of […]

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Remi Tinubu under fire after stopping Adeleke from singing at Ooni’s event

‘I’ll turn off the mic’ First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under fire after she stopped Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, from singing during his speech at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a video that went viral on Monday, Adeleke was seen stepping up to the […]

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