Osun election: Adeleke’s campaign body raises alarm on PVC buying

By John Dike, Osogbo The body coordinating the campaign for the reelection of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), has raised alarm on alleged buying of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and collection of sensitive voter information by some groups and persons ahead of the state’s August 15 governorship election. It called […]

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OSCO-HEALTH holds 2026/2027 first batch entrance examination July 23

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCO-HEALTH), Ilesa, has fixed Thursday, July 23, 2026, for the first batch of its entrance examination for applicants seeking admission into various programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. A statement by the institution’s Registrar, Mr. Moshood Afolabi, said the Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination will be […]

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Group condemns alleged El-Rufai’s rights violations, demands fair bail conditions, medical access

By John Dike, Osogbo The Center for Community Development and Civic Enlightenment (CCDCE) has expressed concern over the alleged violation of the fundamental human rights of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. It called on the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to ensure that he is granted fair bail conditions and unrestricted access to […]

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Excellence in academics, research, innovation my goal, new AAUA VC Obamuyi declares

The new Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, AAUA, Prof Tomola Obamuyi, has vowed to pursue excellence in academics, research, and innovation as his main objective in office. He said the goal was underscored by a vision to transform the institution into a global hub for knowledge production and human development. […]

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Ondo APC moves to reconcile aggrieved members as party elders meet Aiyedatiwa

seek united front for Tinubu’s re-election Elders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State moved on Wednesday to reconcile the party’s aggrieved members as they met with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The elders, who met with the governor under the aegis of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and other leaders of the All […]

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Banditry: Adeleke unveils mining intelligence network

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has announced new measures to address growing security concerns in the state’s mining sector. These include the establishment of a mining community intelligence architecture aimed at preventing the infiltration of suspected bandits into mining communities. The governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ conference in Osogbo on Tuesday, where security […]

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I might not be alive to contest in 2027 – Peter Obi

Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest the poll, alleging that the government is frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures. Obi made the remarks during an interview on With Chude, which media personality Chude Jideonwo posted on […]

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Dangote refinery begins free petrol delivery to Abuja, five states

Dangote Refinery Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced free delivery of Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol to six states across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while maintaining its ex-depot price of N1,075 per litre. The refinery announced the initiative in a notice shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. According to […]

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Don’t wait for order before shooting terrorists, Defence minister tells soldiers

Defence Minister, Christopher Musa Defence Minister, Gen Christopher Musa (rtd.), has directed security personnel not to hesitate in confronting armed bandits and terrorists, declaring that any operative who fails to neutralise criminals under the excuse of awaiting orders would be treated as collaborating with them. Musa gave the charge on Wednesday in Sokoto State while […]

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Reps in rowdy session over motion to summon Tinubu

The House of Representatives was on Wednesday thrown into a rowdy session as lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain the alleged non-funding of constituency projects. The tension followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by the member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, […]

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