By John Dike, Osogbo Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on eminent Nigerians to build legacies that will outlive them, stressing that society can only grow when leaders invest in impactful projects that continue to serve humanity long after they are gone. He made the remarks on Saturday at the 10th Coronation […]
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By Banji Ayoola No! Not again this time! You should not yield to any strange prompting this time. Nothing should tempt you. Nor attract you to abandon your Duty post by the Lord again. And turn away to go your own way again. And stray further away from Him your Lord and Master again. Again! […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party in Osun State has dismissed claims of internal crisis, insisting it remains united and stable. This clarification comes amid rumours circulating about Governor Ademola Adeleke’s alleged plan to defect to Accord before December 13. In a statement signed by the Chairman of party’s Caretaker Committee, Pastor Victor Akande, the […]
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delights in peace return By John Dike,Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has relaxwd the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area, following encouraging security reports indicating a steady return to peace and order in the community. With immediate effect, the curfew will now run daily from 8:00pm to 6:00am, pending the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo With barely days left to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Osun State, the Integrity Group of Nigeria (Osun Chapter) has sounded an urgent alarm over what it calls “dangerous internal hostilities” threatening the party’s unity and its chances in the 2026 general election. In a statement issued in […]
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says survival depends on responsible journalism By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning against the rise of misinformation in Nigeria’s political space, stressing that the survival of the nation’s democracy depends on accurate, responsible journalism. The message was delivered on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation […]
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APC clears Mulikat Abiola Jimoh, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji By John Dike,Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, alongside six other aspirants from participating in its forthcoming governorship primary election in Osun State. According to the party’s screening committee, the affected aspirants failed to meet the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Awotunde-led faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun State on Friday celebrated the Supreme Court’s judgment on the controversy over withheld local government allocations. Both groups hailed the decision as a landmark ruling that reaffirms constitutional order and exposes […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Sixty-five Medical Laboratory Technician graduates of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa have been inducted into the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria(MLSCN). The event, held at the College’s school hall, not only honored academic achievement but also showcased the institution’s dedication to equipping students with the skills required to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo At last, the Supreme Court on Friday declared the Local Government Chairmen elected on February 22, this year as the de jure and defacto Osun State Local Government Chairmen, thus ending the dispute that has for several months grounded councils administration in the state. It added that those chairmen, who won […]
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