Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has debunked allegations linking him to the ongoing local government crisis in Osun State, declaring that his “hands are clean” and accusing the state government of pushing false narratives to cover its own failures. His […]
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as Archbishop Borokini says discipline, vision must guide state’s s next 50 years Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has attributed the survival and steady progress of the state over the past fifty years to divine guidance, resilience of its people, and the central role of faith in governance. He spoke on Sunday at the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies to be vigilant over what an alleged planned, state government–sponsored protest linked to the ongoing local government allocation impasse in the state. . The warning was contained […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State House of Assembly has raised alarm over alleged illegal disruption of local government administration in the state, accusing former governor Mr. Gboyega Oyetola and the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) of involvement in the withholding and diversion of local government allocations. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo on […]
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By Richard Akinnola Since the army authorities came out last week to confirm the detention of some army officers over alleged coup plot, there have been a number of media stories regarding the alleged roles played by some of the officers. While many of us are unreservedly opposed to any coup plot or military intervention […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Grassroots Media Team has reiterated its unflinching commitment to the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke as it hosted renowned legal practitioner and public interest advocate, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq., at its first official meeting of the year. The meeting, which was the team’s fourth conference since inception, took place at […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have raised concerns over what they described as a gradual but steady deterioration in security across the state, warning that the continued detention of the State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, and other operatives in Abuja is significantly contributing to the situation. […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Somebody recently said: “Common sense is no longer common in our generation”.* *My question for you is this: “How true is this?”* *What is common sense anyway?* *A school of thought said “this is ordinary sensible understanding; or one’s basic intelligence, which allows for plain understanding, and without which good decisions, or […]
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has firmly dismissed speculation that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, could be removed following his recent political realignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Friday through his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the governor said there was “absolutely no plan or agreement” to alter the […]
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By Banji Ayoola Sadly, the free will lovingly given to us, we have terribly misused, and abused; because we did not recognise or value its benefit, or purpose. Free will, which we should have used voluntarily, responsibly, prayerfully, and gratefully in deep reverence. And joyfully voluntarily, humbly accord all our volition, thoughts, words and deeds […]
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