Ooni seeks California partnership on Ile-Ife transport, economic development

By John Dike, Osogbo A high-powered delegation representing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has held strategic talks with top officials of the State of California, United States, aimed at fostering collaboration on transportation reform and economic development in Ile-Ife. The meeting, which took place in Sacramento, was led by the Ooni’s Director […]

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RUGIPO’s striking workers reject Ondo government directive to resume

By Banji Ayoola The striking workers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, have rejected the directive by the Ondo State Government  to resume their normal academic and administrative activities. They also rejected the suspension of their union activities and its leadership. In a directive to the Chairman of the Chairman of the institution’s chapter of […]

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Ondo to enforce “No work, no pay” against striking RUGIPO workers who fail to resume

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Government on Wednesday threatened to withhold salaries of all striking workers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, who fail to resume duties immediately in compliance with its directive. It gave the warning few minutes after the institution’s Management suspended all union activities, and directed […]

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RUGIPO Management directs staff resumption, suspends union activities

By Banji Ayoola The Management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, on Wednesday directed the institution’s staff to call off their ongoing strike and resume their normal duties immediately. It also suspended all union activities in the institution. These were contained on a statement by the institution’s spokesman, Mr Olumide Olugosi. Following is the full […]

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Adeleke Inaugurates Campaign Council, Declares Victory “Assured”

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday formally inaugurated his campaign council ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, expressing strong confidence that his re-election bid is already on course for victory. Addressing party faithful and supporters at the event, the governor said he was optimistic about the outcome, describing […]

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Osun CP Seeks Enhanced Logistics, Commends LGs for Strengthening Grassroots Security

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan, has reiterated the urgent need for improved logistical support for security agencies, warning that inadequate operational tools could undermine ongoing efforts to combat crime and maintain public safety across the state. Speaking with our correspondent, he emphasised that modern policing requires not only manpower […]

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Aiyedatiwa urges unity ahead APC primaries

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described consensus as key to party stability ahead of future elections, as he intensified calls for unity within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Few days to the kick-off of the party’s primaries, he urged aspirants and stakeholders to embrace consensus and avoid internal rivalries capable of weakening the […]

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No Room for Hard Drugs in Ondo, Aiyedatiwa Warns

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami Ondo state Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that the state maintains a zero-tolerance stance against the possession, trafficking and consumption of hard drugs, warning that offenders will face the full weight of the law. He made the declaration in Akure during the public destruction of drug exhibits by […]

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Music megastar Davido Heads Youth Mobilisation for Adeleke’s Reelection

By John Dike, Osogbo World-acclaimed Nigerian music megastar, Davido, has been appointed Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Davido, who is a nephew to the governor, announced the development on Wednesday via his verified X handle, expressing excitement over […]

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