Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike There are strong indications that the November national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State, may be derailed following a threat by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt the event. Wike’s opposition to the convention […]
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slams legal body for allegedly overstepping its boundaries By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has slammed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what it described as undue interference in the issue surrounding the seized federal allocations to local government councils in the state. In a statement signed by its […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has disclosed how the commission outmaneuvered alleged attempts by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to stop the February 22, 2025 local government elections in the state. He […]
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Chairman of First Holdco Plc, Femi Otedola Billionaire Femi Otedola has revealed his journey to building a multi-billion-dollar empire began without a university degree or even a completed high school education. In his newly released memoir titled ‘Making It Big’, the 62-year-old energy mogul shares how his academic struggles led him to abandon formal education […]
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The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has criticised the Federal Government for withholding the statutory allocations to the Local Governments in Osun State. Declaring that the Federal Government lacked such power, it asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the release of the seized allocations of six months running. NBA, in a letter dated August 19, 2025, […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has lost some members to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The defecting former PDP members in Ayedire Local Government Area of the state announced their movement to their new party on Tuesday. ADC is a coalition of prominent politicians including ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar; the 2023 Labour Party’s […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking the removal of four federal lawmakers from Osun State who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers in question are Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), along with House of […]
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Former Oyo State Goernor and the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Already, his nomination has been approved by the State Governor, Seyi Makinde. It was further gathered that the state delegation met with Ladoja and other members of the Olubadan-In-Council at his […]
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reaffirms commitment to rule of law By John Dike,Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep appreciation to the the State Council of Obas, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), other concerned groups and individuals for their efforts in seeking the release of the state’s withheld local government allocations. While reacting to recent appeals made […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has chosen not to respond to the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, regarding the recent conferment of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on the Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi. This position was made public […]
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