Defence minister, Gen Christopher Musa rtd The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in conflict-affected areas. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked […]
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A former Head of Service of Ondo State, Comrade Alaba Isijola, fondly called “Isijay” has passed on. He was 73. Isijola, the most celebrated, and cool-headed HoS in the history of the state, and a former outstanding labour leader, reportedly died on Tuesday night. He hailed from Owo in Owo Local Government Area, the same […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Council chairmen in Osun State have accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of being directly responsible for delays in the execution of developmental projects across the state’s local government areas. The council chairmen, under the umbrella of The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, said the delays were caused by what they […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *On the list of the Ten Commandments from God, the first four Laws are to regulate human relationship with God.* *While the remaining six Commandments are to regulate our relationship with our fellow men.* *The very first one on the list of the six Laws, points human beings back to our parents […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has described as unconstitutional and illegal the continued seizure of the local government secretariats in Osun State by former chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC. HE insisted that the self-awarded tenure of that party’s local government chairmen in the state expired on October 22, 2025, […]
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submit petition to Ooni’s Palace By John Dike, Osogbo Wives of Osun State Amotekun Corps personnel currently in police custody on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, demanding the immediate release of their husbands, who were arrested by the Nigeria Police over the killing of one Akinlalu. The women, carrying placards with various inscriptions, […]
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By Banji Ayoola When two are joined who are unequal in their level of inner, or spiritual maturity, the Law ordains that the more mature one is held back, or retarded in his progress. He may even fall. While he does not help the less mature one, who stands still, or even retrogresses further. We […]
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Management debunks allegations, says: “We have ensured regular salary payments, stabilised the academic calendar, and reduced industrial disputes through dialogue with staff unions” By Banji Ayoola Staff and concerned stakeholders of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, have appealed for the intervention of the Ondo State Government to strengthen operations at the institution, and avoid […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, mni, has declared 2026 as a year of renewed commitment, professionalism, and improved service delivery across the Corps. He spoke during his first parade of the year, where he addressed officers and marshals nationwide, reaffirming discipline, unity, professionalism, and dedication […]
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accuses Osun APC of contradiction over Oyebamiji’s economic blueprint By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party, AP, on Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of inconsistency and leadership failure. It blasted the opposition over what it described as contradictory claims surrounding the economic blueprint of that party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji […]
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