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Funke Kumuyi Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Gender-Sensitive Governance, Seeks More Women in Elective Offices

February 5, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

APC chieftain, Hon Funke Kumuyi An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ondo State, Hon. Funke Kumuyi, has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing him as a gender-sensitive leader committed to empowering women through strategic appointments in his administration. She made the remarks during a radio interview reviewing the just-concluded 50th anniversary celebration of the state, […]

Osun PDP LG chairmen accuse state police boss of meddling in Ikirun chieftaincy dispute

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Local Government chairmen elected on the platform Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), on February 22, last year, have accused the State Commissioner of Police and other senior officers of alleged intimidation of traditional rulers and community leaders in Ikirun over the ongoing chieftaincy crisis. They levelled the allegation in a […]

Osun guber poll: Oyetola, Fadahunsi, Ajagunla meet, strategise to oust Adeleke

February 5, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo Ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, key leaders of the All Progressives Congress have intensified consultations aimed at reclaiming the state from the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party. Towards this end, Marine and Blue Economy minister, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola met with Senator Francis Fadahunsi, […]

Why FG Must Act To Secure Nigerian Press In Digital Age

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

A STATEMENT BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS ORGANISATION (NPO) Preserving Nigeria’s Information Sovereignty: Why the Federal Government Must Act to Secure the Nigerian Press in the Digital Age A Strategic Appeal to the Presidency and the National Assembly Nigeria is approaching a critical inflexion point in its democratic and digital evolution. Decisions taken now by the […]

Ondo honours Tinubu, Obasanjo, Fasoranti, Falae, others at golden jubilee awards night

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; and Ondo State Go ernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Some of the honourees and faces at the Ondo golden jubilee celebration awards night in Akure on Tuesday, February 3, 3026

Ondo honours founding fathers, past leaders, icons at golden jubilee awards night

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State golden jubilee celebration climaxed on Tuesday night with a colourful Gala and Awards Night, at which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and elder statesman and Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti were honoured. Also honoured were Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and 67 other distinguished sons, daughters and friends of the Sunshine […]

FUTA MBBS: Admission suspended for one session only, not entire programme – Management

February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has clarified that its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme remains fully active and operational, despite a temporary suspension of admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. This was contained in a statement signed by the university’s Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, Adegbenro Adebanjo and posted […]

INEC uncovers names of dead persons on voters’ register

February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

unfolds plans for nationwide verification The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Wednesday, disclosed that a review of the nation’s voters’ register revealed that the names of several deceased Nigerians remain on the list currently used for elections. He made the disclosure during the commission’s first quarterly meeting with […]

Humble yourself before whatever you experience

February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Banji Ayoola Know that grumbling, or complaining about a painful experience is rebelling against the experience, which must have come to you in the perfect outworking of the Laws. It is asking why me, an expression of doubt in the perfection, Love and Justice of the Almighty Father, Who will never allow the innocent […]

INEC says delay in Electoral Act amendment could disrupt 2027 election timetable

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect preparations and the timetable for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during an engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs), saying the timing of […]