By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said that the Federal High Court Abuja order earlier today on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister Accord, African Democratic Congress and three other parties cannot stay. He described the judgment as a violation of a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the Federal High Court ruling dismissing an application seeking tenure elongation for local government chairmen elected under the administration of former governor Gboyega Oyetola, describing the judgment as a victory for constitutional democracy. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday, he said the court’s decision […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate Hijira 1448AH, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Honourable Aderibigbe Kayode Rasheed, on behalf of the state government. According to […]
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By Lilian Chudey Pride I have noticed that the Story We Avoid Is the Story We Need to Write. Not every story is easy to tell, because some stories carry pain, disappointments, loss, failure and regrets. This could be why people avoid writing their stories, and some cover their pains with beauty products and expensive […]
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construction to begin before December We are ready for industrial revolution – Aiyedatiwa President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to develop a large-scale industrial and free trade zone at Olokola in Ondo State, describing it as a power-driven investment hub designed to attract manufacturers and reduce infrastructure constraints for investors. He […]
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The Federal Government has asked gas producers, marketers, and other stakeholders to boost importation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, to sustain supply and enhance market stability nationwide. In this wise, it has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) intensify engagement with the marketers. Minister of State […]
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By Owei Lakemfa Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, the United States–based daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, came visiting Nigeria. An academic, she appeared to be on sabbatical and decided to spend it as an elected leader in the country. Ms. Obasanjo had been out of the political scene for fifteen years. So, she dropped in like […]
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Prof Femi Osofisan President Bola Tinubu has showered encomiums on the playwright, and scholar, Prof Femi Osofisan as the literary colossus clocks 80. In a birthday message signed by him, the president wrote: “Few men live in the full expression of the abundance of their talents. Professor Babafemi Adeyemi Osofisan is one of those incredibly […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has commenced an early retirement scheme that is already attracting significant interest from employees, with officials confirming that more than 70 per cent of eligible staff have indicated willingness to participate in the voluntary exit arrangement. The initiative, structured under the Accelerated Exit Scheme and the Voluntary Exit Scheme, […]
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South African Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi. South Africa has lamented that its nationals overseas are losing business opportunities over alleged xenophobic claims by some individuals, leading to income loss for businesses of its citizens abroad. Justifying the recent mass evacuation of foreign nationals from the country, the Minister of Justice and […]
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