Adeleke celebrates First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at 65

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, celebrating her grace and conviction for impacting lives. He notes with fondness her deep commitment to nation building and the upholding of democratic principles, recalling the pivotal role she played in shaping the institution […]

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Oyebamiji celebrates Tinubu’s wife Oluremi at 65

By John Dike, Osogbo The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, fondly known as AMBO, has felicitatwd with Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. In a glowing tribute, Oyebamiji, a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Osun State, described […]

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Ex-SGF Idris’ family disagree over inheritance

The departed SGF, Alhaji Gidado Idris A family dispute has arisen over the inheritance of the departed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Saidu Gidado Idris. Some of his children are alleging that they have been denied access to parts of their father’s estate. Speaking on behalf of his siblings, one […]

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Tinubu to join others at Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan

President Bola Tinubu will join other eminent Nigerians on Friday in Ibadan to celebrate the coronation of a former governor of Oyo State, and ex-Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan. The coronation program, released at a press conference on Saturday, by Chief Bayo Oyero, Chairman of the Planning and Organizing Committee, […]

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Artisans, traders decry extortion, harassment in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN), Ile-Ife branch, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments, the Nigeria Police Force, and key stakeholders to intervene in the ongoing harassment and extortion of its members by some individuals allegedly acting on behalf of the traditional institution. In a statement […]

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Afenifere youths ask Tinubu to appoint next INEC Chairman from Southwest

The Yoruba Afenifere Youths Organisation, YAYON, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from the Southwest. It made the appeal ahead of the exit next month of the incumbent INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, at the expiration of his 10 years tenure. In […]

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Adeleke praises Osun PDP peaceful ward congresses

commends party’s restructuring, expansion By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP leadership on the peaceful and orderly conduct of its ward congresses. He also praised the party’s state chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the Stakeholders’ Forum, and his Chief of Staff for their tireless efforts in […]

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Oyo deploys 2,000 security operatives ahead of Olubadan coronation

Oyo State Government has announced the deployment of over 2,000 security operatives to ensure a peaceful and well-coordinated coronation ceremony for Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, […]

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Osun LG allocations crisis: APC criticises ongoing NULGE strike

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has criticised the ongoing strike by the state chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) over the seized council allocations as unjustified and politically motivated. Also, it described as “baseless and fabricated claims” by the State Chairman of the Nigeria […]

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Osun Boosts Healthcare Delivery, Donates 4D Ultrasound Machine to State Hospital

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke recommits to revamping health sector By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has further demonstrated its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery with the donation of a state-of-the-art 4D Ultrasound Machines to the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo, by the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS). At the occasion, Governor Ademola Adeleke, […]

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