Omoluabi raises alarm over alleged attempt to assassinate Aregbesola

By John Dike, Osogbo Omoluabi Progressives has raised an alarm over alleged coordinated attempt to politically and physically eliminate the former Interior minister and ex-Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Arebesola. The group, in a statement signed by its spokesperson and Organising Secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede, expressed deep concern over what it calls a disturbing escalation of […]

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Lion Club gives free eye care to 500 in Osun

John Dike, Osogbo Over 500 residents of Osun State on Friday benefited from free eye care services courtesy of Lions Club International in partnership with the state government. The free eye screening and treatment took place at the Abere Community town hall. Speaking during the outreach, the head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Lions Eye […]

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Makinde chairs Waziri Umaru Polytechnic Governing Council

By John Dike, Osogbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former House of Representatives member, Rotimi Makinde, as Chairman of the Governing Council of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Kebbi State. Previously a council member at Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, he was appointed in a letter dated August 14, signed by the […]

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Immigration mourns ACG Dada, says death monumental Loss

By John Dike, Osogbo The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has described the death of Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Joseph Olutayo Dada as a monumental loss to the Service and the nation at large. In a condolence message to the widow, children, and family of the departed officer, Nandap […]

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Osun recommits to transparency in public finance, security spending

By John Dike, Osogbo Spokesperson to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has reaffirmed the administration’s firm dedication to transparency and accountability in managing public funds. He highlighted the state government’s ongoing practice of publicly sharing detailed budgetary performance reports as proof that the administration has nothing to conceal regarding its financial activities. […]

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Pastor Adeboye: My humble beginnings

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared his humble beginnings, recalling how he walked barefoot through secondary school and came from a village once absent on Nigeria’s map. Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM) on Friday in Abuja, Adeboye […]

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Appeal Court upholds seizure of Matawalle’s 40 official vehicles

The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the seizure of over 40 official vehicles from former Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, dismissing his appeal challenging the action. In a unanimous judgment delivered on August 8, 2025, Justice A.M. Talba ruled that Matawalle failed to provide credible evidence to prove ownership of the vehicles recovered […]

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Canadian Court did not declare APC a terrorist organisation – Party

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has debunked the viral report that a Canadian court labeled it as a terrorist organisation. In a statement by its spokesman, Felix Morka, CON, the party said: “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to media reports about a decision of a Canadian […]

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2027 Elections: Civil servants banned from politics, FG warns

Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack As the 2027 general election draws nigh, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has issued a stern warning to civil servants against engaging in political activities while in service. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement interactive session, […]

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