GOCOP Nigeria’s major media and journalism organisations have issued a joint call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to urgently intervene to protect the Nigerian press from what they describe as the growing dominance of global digital platforms over the country’s information ecosystem. In a statement released on the platform of the Nigerian […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the people of Ondo State to deepen unity, strengthen democracy and fully harness the state’s abundant human and natural resources to secure sustainable development over the next 50 years. He made the call on Tuesday at the grand celebration of events marking the 50th anniversary of the creation […]
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Former Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives Services in Ondo State, Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju A former commissioner for community development and cooperatives services in Ondo State, Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju, has regretted that there is nothing to celebrate in the 50-year journey of Ondo State Rather, Adeyanju, who served in the Olusegun Mimiko administration, said the […]
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To effectively contain the worrisome insecurity rocking some parts of the country, the United States has again deployed some troops to Nigeria. This marks the first official US military presence on the ground since the airstrikes targeted at terrorists in the northern part of the country on the last Christmas Day. The deployment of Nigeria […]
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The United States Congress is holding a joint session today to examine concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria, amid warnings that the country risks escalating Christian–Muslim violence. The hearing, convened by the House Subcommittee on Africa and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is titled “Defending Religious Freedom Around the World.” Written testimonies released ahead […]
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By John Dike Osogbo Osun Osogbo worshippers have appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the August 8, 2026 governorship election, citing security and logistical concerns arising from the convergence of the poll with the annual Osun Osogbo Festival. They made the appeal in a letter dated January 20, 2026, written by […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Five suspected kidnappers have been arrested over the abduction of two persons in Ora-Igbomina, Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State. The suspects were reportedly apprehended through a joint operation involving police officers and local vigilante operatives, acting on intelligence. The victims, Taye Adeyeye and Sunday Adewumi, were kidnapped on Sunday […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Do you still remember him – Sadio Manê?* *Sadio Manê is the Senegalese professional footballer who won the MVP award – “Most Valuable Player”, at the just concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition.* *Manê was not just instrumental to Senegal’s winning the coveted 2025 AfCON tournament, but he succeeded in […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Lord Speaks in His Laws. When He Speaks, He declares His Will, Which is above everything else, and must be honoured above all else by everyone, by everything below Him, by all His creatures. He is Justice. This, He expresses in His Laws. And everyone, everything below Him, in the immediate […]
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Rivers governor to recognise FCT minister as ‘political leader’ Issue of Fubara’s second term premature, Tinubu tells feuding parties Wike’s candidates to be recognised in state Assembly by-elections President Bola Tinubu has, again, intervened to halt the escalating feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike. The peace […]
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