By John Dike, Osogbo Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced on Wednesday by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a joint statement shared […]
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hosts CBCN delegation at palace, urges stronger partnership for peace, unity By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has described the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) as a powerful moral voice whose interventions have the capacity to influence the direction of Nigeria and the wider African continent. He […]
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hails monarch’s commitment to culture, peace, development By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has congratulated the Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, on the occasion of his 14th coronation anniversary. The Union described the monarch’s 14 years on the throne as a […]
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By eworldnews The technology I once wrote about has become part of the environment in which I live. I sometimes think about that difficult period at Post Express. I was deeply worried about survival. For eight months, salaries were not paid. Unfortunately, that was not an isolated experience at Post Express. It was a familiar […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey S. Ewah has assumed duty. He takes vharge of Zone 11, with responsibility for policing Osun and Oyo states. Ewah officially took over the leadership of the zone on Monday, September 14, 2026, following his posting to the […]
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as friends, political associates celebrate ex-Deputy Governor at 69 By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. John Akinkunmi Oyejola, has charged former Deputy Governor of Osun State and former Senator Christopher Iyiola Omisore to make the next chapter of his life a period of mentorship, wise counsel and moral […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *When his respected big uncle called him and asked him to look to the north, the south, the east and the west, and choose for himself the best place for the grazing and watering of his growing flock, Lot, the son of Haran (Haran is the junior brother of Abraham – Gen […]
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By Banji Ayoola In their homogeneous volition to promote justice, the rule of law and good governance in Ondo State, the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and Akure chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, have resolved to join forces in the fight to ensure a better society. In fact, both […]
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Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa The Federal Government’s removal of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for National Certificate in Education (NCE) admission has divided stakeholders. Framed as a reform to ease JAMB’s burden and boost teacher supply, critics call it a shortcut that risks lowering standards. With colleges of education filling just 10 percent […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, has rallied artisans across the country to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the administration’s Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme as a major intervention in the sector. Ogun made the call in Abuja when artisans from […]
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