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Former AIT staff battles stroke, osteoarthritis, appeals for public support

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Imakhe during his active days Former African Independent Television (AIT) Bureau Chief and veteran journalist, Mr. Tonymark Asamali Imakhe, has appealed to Nigerians, corporate organisations and other well-meaning individuals for financial assistance as he battles stroke and severe osteoarthritis. Imakhe, a former staff of Daar Communications Plc, is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation following a […]

Senator Faduyile’s Election: Lessons from team Aiyedatiwa

June 27, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Senator Dayo Faduyile By Martins Oloja There comes a time When we heed a certain call When the world must come together as one… We can go on Pretending day by day That someone somewhere will soon make a change We are all a part of God’s great big family And the truth, you know […]

Adeleke commends military for successes in battle against security threats

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lists emerging security challenges in Osun raises concerns about sponsored political violence By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their immense contributions to national defence, commending the Nigerian Army for its successes in the ongoing fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the […]

Osun ALGON Distributes Security Patrol Vehicles to Agencies, CP Hails Initiative

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By John Dike, Osogbo The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, on Saturday distributed additional security patrol vehicles to security agencies across the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and enhance public safety. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the Osun ALGON Chairman, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, said the initiative […]

Ondo Govt committee meets RUGIPO stakeholders on new minimum wage implementation

June 27, 2026July 2, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Members of the Ondo State Government Committee on the Implementation of the New Minimum Wage on Wednesday met with stakeholders of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), as part of efforts to facilitate the implementation of the new minimum wage and address other critical issues affecting the institution. The committee was led by its Chairman and […]

Osun muslim stakeholders endorse Oyebamiji, raise concerns over religious representation

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By John Dike, Osogbo A coalition of Concerned Muslim Stakeholders and the League of Alfas in Osun State has endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The endorsement was announced during a press conference titled “State of the Nation,” where the […]

Court Ruling: ‘Nothing to Fear’ — NDC Insists Its Candidates Will Appear on 2027 Ballot

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says all its candidates will be on the ballot during the 2027 elections despite a court ruling that voided its registration. On Friday, a federal high court in Lokoja set aside its earlier judgment, which compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party. […]

Refuse Accumulates Across Major Lagos Roads Despite Sanwo-Olu’s Cleanup Order

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One week after Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, directed that the accumulated waste dotting different parts of the city state should be evacuated, there has been no significant difference as streets and roads have become illegal dumpsites. In a statement on June 18, 2026, titled, ‘Sanwo-Olu Directs Waste Evacuation Across Lagos’, the state government […]

Tinubu’s Reforms Averted 840,000 Bpd Oil Loss, Boosted Metering by 13% — Report

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The federal government has disclosed that Nigeria’s crude oil production would have slumped by about 840,000 barrels per day (bpd) by this year without the sweeping reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. It argued that a combination of executive orders, fiscal incentives and regulatory reforms by the current administration reversed years of […]

ADC faults court ruling on NDC, warns against one-party state

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The African Democratic Congress has alleged a coordinated attempt to weaken opposition parties ahead of the forthcoming general election, warning that Nigeria risks sliding into a one-party state if what it described as the “growing assault on democracy” is not checked. The party’s position followed the decision of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja […]