Seized Osun allocations paid into LG accounts, not to our officers – APC

Knocks NLC, NULGE for peddling lies over payment By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE and Nigerian Labour congress, NLC of peddling lies over the payment of the seized allocations of Osun State’s local governments. Contrary to the claim by the unions that […]

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Adeleke congratulates Osun AG on promotion to SAN rank

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Tolulope Jimi-Bada, SAN, on his well-deserved elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Governor described the recognition as a significant affirmation of Jimi-Bada’s distinguished contributions to the legal profession. Governor Adeleke […]

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OSPOLY Starts 2025/26 Post – UTME Screening

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY) has flagged off its 2025/2026 Post-UTME physical screening for prospective students who selected the institution as their first choice. A statement by the institution’s Registrar, Mr. Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede, said the screening starts today, Monday, September 29, and is scheduled to run through Monday, October 6, […]

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Aiyedatiwa assures inclusive development

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday pledged that no part of the state would be left out in his administration’s development plan. He reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive growth and enhanced security. Speaking at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Oke-Emeso, Akure, during a thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th […]

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FG releases seized Osun LG allocations to sacked APC officials, NULGE alleges

says action violates court order warns against consequences By John Dike, Osogbo The National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in Osun State, on Sunday alleged that the Federal Government has released the seized allocations to sacked All Progressives Council local government officials. It said the release contravened a pending court order. The union made […]

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Oluwo applauds Osun Amotekun as Corps commissions Agbowo command office

By John Dike, Osogbo Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has commended the Osun Amotekun Corps for their exceptional efforts in combating crime and enhancing community safety. He gave this commendation while receiving the Corps’ leadership at his palace ahead of the commissioning of a new Area Command Office in Agbowo-Iwo. In […]

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Dangote warns PENGASSAN directive could trigger fuel scarcity, price hikes

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cautioned that the recent directive by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut crude oil and gas supplies to its facility could plunge Nigerians into another round of fuel scarcity, trigger price hikes, and cause revenue losses for the government. In a statement released on […]

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PENGASSAN blocks gas, crude supply to Dangote refinery amid labour dispute

The standoff between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and PENGASSAN intensified on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as the union directed its branches to halt crude oil and gas supplies to the $20 billion facility. PENGASSAN accused the refinery of unlawfully dismissing union members who exercised their right to unionize, describing the action as anti-labour and unlawful. Key […]

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Dangote accuses PENGASSAN of economic sabotage

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria’s (PENGASSAN) directive to halt crude oil and gas supplies to its facility, describing the move as “illegal, lawless, and an act of economic sabotage.” In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, the refinery argued that the union […]

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