With just two days to the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, security agencies, electoral officials and civil society groups have intensified preparations for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s most closely watched off-cycle elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Thursday (today) begin the movement of sensitive election materials to […]
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Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of all bribery charges brought against her by British prosecutors after a jury at a London court returned not-guilty verdicts on Wednesday. Mrs Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria’s petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, was acquitted of five counts […]
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The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: “The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the following: “Paragraph 1 – […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, I will be representing an earlier post for our reflections – the story of “Rags of Poverty to Robes of Royalty”.* *This is the story of the globally acclaimed singer – Dolly Parton, who sang the evergreen song – “My Coat of Many Colours”.* *One of the reasons for the reposting […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Yesterday, we discussed the need to choose our friends carefully and cautiously.* *We concluded by saying while you and I should not be suspicious of people’s friendship with us, we should never the less, be cautious and careful in selecting who ends up becoming our friends.* *Today, we want to let you […]
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Over 500 residents of Ilara-Mokin and neighbouring communities received free medical care as Elizade University commemorated the 88th birthday of its Founder, renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Michael Ade. Ojo, OON, with a large-scale medical outreach designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the people. The humanitarian initiative, held at the Palace Town Hall […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governorship Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to unveil a comprehensive energy development blueprint aimed at transforming the state’s electricity sector and driving industrial growth. The initiative, titled “Powering Osun’s Future,” is designed as a practical framework for energy governance and sustainable electricity development […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has pledged to rehabilitate the dilapidated Ife–Ifetedo–Ondo State Border Road if elected governor. Salaam made the promise on Wednesday during a visit to the palace of the Olubosin of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence in securing a second term in office, assuring residents that the Accord Party will participate in the August 15 governorship election and that every vote cast will count. Speaking on Tuesday at the official launch of the Imole Second Term Campaign held […]
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CP Apologises, vows to sanction erring officers By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State police boss, Ibrahim Gotan, has publicly apologised to the Secretary of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lekan Akindoju, over his unlawful arrest and detention by officers of the state command. The apology comes days after armed policemen, […]
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