Bandits: Photo Leadership Newspaper Group urges unity against insecurity, says Yorubaland must not fall to fear Oyo Assembly cancels anniversary celebrations over security concerns FG to embed journalists in military operations, says Defence Minister The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Oyo State and other parts of the […]
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Sensitive election materials being distributed at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office ahead of Ekiti State governorship election, yesterday. Voters decide tomorrow amid security assurances, vote-buying concerns REC assures residents of free, fair, transparent election Police deploy multilayered security to protect ballot, maintain order Yiaga Africa: Vote-buying remains major threat to poll integrity Journalists […]
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It’s lawlessness, suspension of the selection process not lifted yet – Fusengbuwa source The Council of Ilamuren kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale stool. In a letter addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and signed by the Olisa, the kingmakers said […]
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Ahead of this Saturday’s bye-election in Ondo South Senatorial District, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on voters to conduct themselves peacefully while urging them to elect Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing him as the best candidate to represent the district in the Senate. The Ondo South Senatorial seat became vacant […]
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Ondo State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for what it called ‘his exemplary leadership, prudent management of public resources and unwavering commitment to laying the foundation for the long-term prosperity of the Sunshine State.’ Its State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, noted that […]
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By Steve Otaloro Politics often presents society with two models of leadership. The first is immediate and emotionally gratifying. It thrives on personal gestures, spontaneous generosity and the ability to leave individuals with stories of private kindness. Such gestures have their place. There is nothing inherently wrong with a politician spending personal resources to appreciate […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *When Jesus Christ asked his disciples who the people said He was, and later, who the disciples themselves claimed He was in the gospel of St. Matthew, what Jesus actually wanted to teach us, individually and collectively, was the power of _self-identification_.* *The reason for the teaching is that “no matter what […]
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By Tunde Odesola If I walked into the ground floor of the superstore at the city centre to get my preschool child a gift, and I saw bicycles, balls, boots, dolls, push cars, rackets, etc. I wouldn’t pick a thing. Instead, I would move to the first floor of the store to see the possibility […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has warned of an alleged plan by supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Accord Party to forcefully occupy council secretariats despite a pending appeal and application for stay of execution against a recent Federal High Court judgment. Imn a statement issued by […]
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By John Dilee, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, in partnership with World Health Organization and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has commenced a three-day stakeholders’ engagement aimed at strengthening routine immunization services and improving vaccine coverage across the state. The meeting, holding at GMT Hotel in Osogbo, has brought together […]
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