Tinubu revokes pardon for Sanda, other high-profile inmates

President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the pardon earlier granted to 175 convicts, including drug traffickers, kidnappers and fraudsters, following public outrage that trailed the initial clemency list released on October 11. This came as the President ordered a review of the pardon granted at the National Council of State meeting on October 9, 2025. A […]

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Opposition caves in as Ondo PDP spokesman Peretei, ex-SDP Deputy Governorship candidate, others decamp to APC

The opposition in Ondo State caved in on Wednesday as a former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Hon Kennedy Peretei, led other prominent politicians across party divides to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Notably, the PDP, which is the leading opposition party in the state, has been making robust […]

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Osun Police Decorate Newly Promoted Senior Officers

By John Dike, Osogbo Six senior police officers serving with the Osun State Police Command have been promoted to their next rank. They were elevated from the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The newly promoted officers and their beats are: CSP Idris […]

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FRSC, NAICOM Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in Road Safety

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance and the Digitalisation of Passenger Manifests. Meant to strengthen road safety management and promote insurance compliance across Nigeria, yhis strategic partnership marks a new era […]

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Aiyedatiwa’s inclusive leadership has redefined governance in Ondo – APC

By Steve Otaloro The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State, Ondo State had commended what it called the outstanding leadership and visionary governance style of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. It said in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro that his administration “has brought about sweeping political and administrative […]

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Southwest governors, leaders want power devolution, true federalism

Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and Afenifere chieftain, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa Tinubu has laid pathway for regional development – Aiyedatiwa His reforms rebuilding Nigeria – Sanwo-Olu, Akande Governors, traditional rulers, ministers and regional leaders from the Southwest on Wednesday renewed the call for powers devolution and true federalism as the […]

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NANS President Visits Osun, Commends Adeleke’s Student-Friendly Policies

By John Dike, Osogbo The National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olusola Ladoja, has commended the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for his administration’s unwavering commitment to education, workers’ welfare, and the overall well-being of the people of the state. He spoke during a courtesy visit to the […]

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2027: Tunji-Ojo rallies Ondo behind Tinubu

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged the people of Ondo State to unite and support the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He spoke on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital, at the formal reception into the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of members of the […]

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Ile Ife Flyover: We’ll Deliver High-Quality Infrastructure – Contractor

By John Dike, Osogbo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sammya Nigeria Limited, Engr. Adigun Sammy Oreoluwa, has expressed the company’s readiness to deliver high-quality infrastructure for the government and people of Osun State within record time. He stated this when Governor Ademola Adeleke was an on inspection tour of the ongoing infrastructure projects of […]

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Seized funds: Why court stuck out our suit against CBN, AGF – Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has explained why a Federal High Court in Abuja struck out its suit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation on the seizure of the state’s statutory allocations by the Federal Government. It said the striking out followed a voluntary withdrawal by […]

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