Osun, Borno, Lagos lead in INEC’s CVR pre-online registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday released updated statistics on the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), revealing that Osun, Borno, and Lagos states are leading in pre-online registration. According to data shared on INEC’s social media platforms, the total number of pre-online registrations as of September 21 now stands at 5,385,060, while […]

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Police dismiss viral video claiming bandit attack in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has debunked claims circulating in a viral video suggesting that bandits attacked travellers at Omi Funfun, Ora Igbomina, in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State. In a statement on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abiodun Ojelabi, clarified that the alleged incident did not occur […]

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Osun 2026: Adegoke pledges integrated rural development, agric economy

By John Dike, Osogbo A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 Osun State election, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, popularly known as K-RAD, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the state through integrated rural development and a thriving agricultural economy. He vowed that through agricultural development, the […]

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Seized Osun LG allocations: Court hears state’s jurisdiction objection Sept 29, delists AGF

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 29, 2025, to hear a motion filed by Osun State Governmentt overnment challenging the court’s jurisdiction over a suit concerning the withheld Local Government funds. Osun insists that the case, which was initially before the Osogbo division of the court, should be […]

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‘No rift between Oyetola, Omisore over Adewole committee report’

By John Dike, Osogbo Amid speculations of internal rift within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party chieftain Hon. Jamiu Olawumi has denied any friction between former Deputy Governor Senator Iyiola Omisore and Minister of State for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the implementation of the Professor Isaac Adewole […]

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Aiyedatiwa flags tourism as economy, peace booster, congratulates Olowo at Igogo Festival

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised to continue using tourism to sustain peace and boost the state’s economy. He spoke at the 2025 Igogo festival in Owo on Sunday, where he disclosed revealed that the state is endowed with rich cultural heritage, which positions it as one of the top tourist destinations in the […]

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Police probe man’s mysterious death in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of one Adebisi Moruf, whose lifeless body was discovered early Monday morning at the Church Area of Dada Estate, Osogbo. According to police reports, Moruf was allegedly attacked and killed by unknown assailants while returning from the mosque around 6:30 […]

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Osun Amotekun arrests six suspects

By John Dike, Osogbo Six suspected criminals alleged to have been involved in various offences ranging from burglary, theft, and fraud to illegal possession of firearms have been apprehended by operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps. The arrests, our correspondent learnt followed multiple distress calls from concerned residents, highlight the Corps’ unwavering commitment to community-based security […]

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UNIOSUN College of Education Inducts 147 New Teachers, Champions AI as Profession’s Future

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University (UNIOSUN) College of Education, Ipetu-Ijesa Campus, has flinducted 147 new educators into the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in a ceremony held at the Multipurpose Hall of the university’s main campus in Osogbo. This year’s event, themed “Transforming Teaching into Enterprise: The Role of Generative AI,” served […]

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Olojo Festival: Ooni Begins Seven-Day Seclusion, Prays for Peace, Unity, National Progress

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday entered into a sacred seven-day seclusion as part of the traditional rites heralding the annual Olojo Festival, one of the oldest and most revered cultural celebrations in Yoruba land. Addressing the media before entering seclusion, the Ooni dedicated this […]

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