Count me out of attack on APC leaders – Aiyedatiwa

calls for peaceful conduct as party holds Wards, LGAs congresses Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has distanced himself from the crisis that rocked the state secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. Some political thugs had reportedly invaded the party’s state secretariat in Akure, venue of […]

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Aiyedatiwa Appoints Omomowo as Permanent Secretary OSOPADEC

Mr. Festus Adewale Omomowo has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The appointment was announced on February 16, 2026 by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Omomowo previously served at the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) before his redeployment to OSOPADEC. Born on July […]

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Ash Wednesday: Oyejola Calls for Repentance, Compassion as Lent Begins

By John Dike, Osogbo As millions of Christians worldwide mark the Ash Wednesday today, the Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev John Oyejola, has urged the faithful to embrace repentance, renew their faith, and deepen their relationship with God as the Lenten season begins. Delivering his homily at the Ash Wednesday Mass he celebrated […]

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Adeleke Preaches Justice, Unity as Muslims Begin Ramadan

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on residents of the state to recommit to justice, compassion, and peaceful coexistence as Muslims commence the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released in Osogbo, the governor described justice as the bedrock of a safe and prosperous society, urging political actors […]

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Ezekwesili joins protesters at N’Assembly, insists mandatory e-transmission of results

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday joined protesters at the National Assembly, amplifying calls for the mandatory inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. Ezekwesili, who appeared on the fourth day of the demonstration, warned against what she […]

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Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill after row over e-transmission

The Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, following tense deliberations and a contentious debate over Clause 60. The upper chamber resumed proceedings with a demand for a division on Clause 60 raised by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South), prompting a rowdy session. As reported by Channels TV, Senate […]

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When the rivers meet: Lent and Ramadan in parallel

By Olusola Adeyegbe As the crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan, and ash is placed on foreheads to begin Lent, something rare unfolds when these two sacred seasons coincide. For Christians, and Muslims alike, the call to fasting, prayer, and self-examination rises together, inviting us to look beyond our own traditions and consider the […]

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Resist Election Riggers; Collect their Money; Vote Against Them – Adeleke Charges Osun Voters

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing a mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, […]

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