By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, flagged off the dualisation of Ila Township Road as part of his administration’s sweeping infrastructure agenda. This landmark collaboration he said reaffirms his commitment to delivering impactful projects across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Ila-Orangun, Adeleke said the first phase of […]
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as Ijesa-North APC ieaders declare support for AMBO By John Dike, Osogbo Amid swirling rumour of a possible defection by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), leading APC gubernatorial hopeful and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji […]
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By Abdu Rafiu It is the same old story, but let me open the column with this. I am at a crossroads. I had planned to write to celebrate with my erstwhile boss, Dr. Patrick Dele Cole, more addressed as Dele Cole or PDCole in the circle of friends and associates, on his 85th birthday. […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and alleged mistreatment of one of its members, Mr. Rasaq Dolapo Gafar, by officers of the Oyo State Police Command. The suspect was reportedly arrested on August 4, 2025, at his workplace […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, on Wednesday led a delegation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a strategic sensitization visit to the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). It was in continuation of the commission’s enlightenment on the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A member of the National Assembly Service Commission and former lawmaker, Hon. Taiwo Oluga, has raised serious concerns over the alarming rise in teenage and underage pregnancies in rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking after a recent community engagement programme, she described the trend as a pressing public health and social crisis […]
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Nigeria’s First Female Editor of a National Newspaper The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and media icon, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who died at 82. In a press statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the NGE described Dr. Abiola as […]
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Ghana’s defence and environment ministers were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday. That country’s presidency disclosed this, hours after the armed forces reported a chopper carrying three crew members and five passengers dropped off the radar. Everyone onboard was killed in the accident, authorities said. Shortly after President John Mahama’s swearing-in in January this year, […]
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), said the president described the measure as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He […]
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The All Progressives Congress has released a revised schedule of activities and timetable for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. It also sets nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined N50 million, offered significant concessions, including exemptions for female aspirants and persons with disabilities, and a 50% discount on nomination fees for […]
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