2026: My vision will change Osun’s fortune — Omoworare

A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Senator Babajide Omoworare, has declared that his vision and policy blueprint will transform Osun State’s fortunes if elected governor in the 2026 governorship election. Omoworare, one of the 13 aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress ticket for the August 8, 2026, poll, […]

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PDP directs members to prepare for convention despite court order

The Peoples Democratic Party has directed its members nationwide to begin preparations for its forthcoming national convention, as it announced plans to challenge the court judgment that halted the scheduled convention at the Court of Appeal. Its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued on Friday, described the judgment as a direct assault […]

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Tenacity, Competence, Dedication: Lessons from Beethoven for Budding Lawyers, Professionals

By Kayode Ajulo Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, exemplified the essence of tenacity, competence, and unwavering dedication to his craft. Born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, he rose from a modest background to become a musical genius, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music world. His journey teaches us […]

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Osun 2026: I’m The Best – Omoworare

By John Dike, Osogbo Ahead of the 2026 Governorship Election in Osun State, former Senator Babajide Omoworare, a frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared his intention to contest, saying he possesses the experience, education, exposure, and pedigree to deliver purposeful leadership and sustainable development. Speaking in Osogbo at a media forum […]

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Court Stops PDP National Convention Over Invalid Congresses

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has halted the planned national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) slated for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, citing the party’s failure to conduct valid congresses in 14 states. In a judgment delivered on Friday, Justice James Omotosho ruled in favour of […]

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Ademola Osinubi @70: The mien, the mask, the man (2)

By Tunde Odesola When Gbemuotor, PUNCH Admin Manager, returned to the newsroom for the tribute to the departed former Arts Editor/Head of Graphic Design between 1984 and 1997, Mr Ben Bayo Oyemade,  I was still piecing the piece together. Never short on sparkle, Gbemuotor urged me to expedite action on the write-up, saying, “The MD […]

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Stop blaming Tinubu for your woes, Osun APC tells Adeleke

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke to stop blaming President Bola Tinubu for his political challenges, describing him as the architect of his own misfortunes. According to a statement by it state Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the governor habitually holds the […]

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Why Do Some People Grow Through Experiences and Others Do Not?

By Sola Adeyegbe Two people face the same trial; one grows, the other grumbles. What makes the difference? Some people encounter pain and become wiser; others go through the same pain and become bitter. Some are changed by loss; others are crushed by it. What makes the difference? It’s not the experience itself, it’s the […]

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Nnamdi Kanu files fresh motion, asks court to strike out all charges

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release. In the motion dated October 30, 2025, and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu […]

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Court Removes Zamfara Lawmaker for Defecting from PDP to APC

The Federal High Court in Abuja has removed Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi from the House of Representatives for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, was sacked by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who ruled that the lawmaker’s defection was unconstitutional. […]

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