No man can act God, no matter how lucky – 1

By Kennedy Ikantu Peretei. Ordinarily, it is not my business with what Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa does with his All Progressives Congress, APC, having exited the party after my brief sojourn there. However, as a stakeholder in the Ondo State Project, it is impossible to keep quiet when the Governor begins to do […]

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NOA Urges Osun residents to adopt preventive measures against COVID-19, infectious diseases

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on residents to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The call was made by the State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, as part of renewed sensitisation efforts aimed at safeguarding public […]

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Ogunbiyi reaffirms loyalty to APC, drums support for Tinubu, AMBO

By John Dike, Osogbo A leading senatorial aspirant for Osun West District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Akin Ogunbiyi has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the party, pledging not to engage in any action capable of undermining its collective fortunes. He made the declaration on Tuesday at his country home in Ile-Ogbo, Ayedire […]

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Osun 2026: Protesters storm INEC Office, demand transparent election, charge new REC on credibility

By John Dike, Osogbo Tension is gradually mounting in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, as residents on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, demanding transparency, neutrality, and credibility in the electoral process. The protesters, drawn from market men and […]

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Osun to launch security Trust fund Thursday

Governor Ademola Adeleke says fund will boost safety, seeks public-private support By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has announced plans to launch the Osun State Security Trust Fund on Thursday as part of efforts to strengthen security architecture and enhance safety across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is designed to […]

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Fresh turmoil in PDP as Wike camp rolls out primaries plan

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party camp declared that the era of uncertainty within the party is over and directed immediate preparations for party primaries in line with Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines. Leaders of the Wike camp stated this on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee meeting […]

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I did my best as President, Jonathan counters Atiku

Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has defended his administration, adding that he did his best while in office. His reply followed the criticism of his administration by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during an interview on Prime Time on Arise TV. Atiku, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, had, during […]

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FG files 13-count charge against alleged coup plotters

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. The defendants—retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector […]

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APC imposes two-week deadline for presidential, governorship, National Assembly forms

The All Progressives Congress has fixed May 16 and May 23, 2026 for the conduct of its presidential and governorship primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who made this public on Monday, disclosed that in the ruling party’s timetable signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, […]

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