Why I want to represent Ondo Central in Senate – Falae

By Banji Ayoola Prince Sunday Falae, a nephew of a former Secretary to the Federal Government Afenifere chieftain and the Olu of Ilu Abo in Ondo State, Oba Samuel Olu Falae, has disclosed why he is contesting the forthcoming National Assembly Election to become the Senator representing the Ondo Central Senatorial District. In this interview, […]

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Why Aiyedatiwa must relocate OSOPADEC to mandate area

Ilaje deserves commission’s headquarters The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, OSOPADEC, created to wipe the tears of the oil producing communities, has lived most of its life as a visitor in a strange land. Take it or not, this no doubt, is antithetical to common sense and global best practices. From its head […]

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FG intervenes in FUTA Teaching Hospital crisis

Health minister’s reps arrive Akure The Federal Government has stepped in to find an amicable solution to the lingering industrial dispute which has grounded activities at the FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure, FUTATH. Already, representatives of the Minister of Health have arrived Akure, the Ondo State capital, to meet with the aggrieved labour leaders on the […]

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Your votes will count in 2027, INEC chair assures Nigerians

INEC boss Amupitan during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd.), in Minna, Niger State, on Friday | INEC The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. […]

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Osun flyover: Adeleke accuses politicians of sabotage, orders tighter security

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the alleged sabotage of a section of the newly commissioned Lameco Bridge in Osogbo, accusing unnamed politicians of sponsoring the vandalisation of public infrastructure for political gain. The governor made the allegation on Friday after inspecting the affected section of the bridge, where […]

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NANS warns against politicising student body, seeks temporary suspension of academic activities over Osun election security concerns

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, in conjunction with recognised student leadership structures across Osun State, has warned political parties and actors against dragging the student body into partisan politics ahead of the August 15 governorship election The association said it remains a neutral organisation and has […]

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Accord, APC trade allegations Over Lameco Flyover, alleged project sabotage

By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party, the ruling party in Osun State and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded accusations over the condition of the recently commissioned Lameco Junction Flyover in Osogbo. The ruling party dismissed the opposition’s stance, alleging that elements within the APC were behind acts of vandalism targeting government infrastructure. […]

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Adeleke warns police to stop harassing Amotekun personnel

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies operating in the state to stop the arrest and harassment of operatives of the the state’s Amotekun Corps while carrying out their lawful duties. He gave the warning during a high-level security meeting with heads of […]

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