Passengers hail Adeleke as ‘Imole’ rree train returns

By John Dike, Osogbo Passengers who travelled from Lagos and neighbouring states to Osun State for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebration have returned home in high spirits, praising Governor Ademola Adeleke for what they described as a timely and compassionate intervention. . The return journey on Sunday marked the successful completion of the “Imole Free […]

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ICPC Petition Targets State House Archives Official Over Alleged Fraud, Abuse of Office

By John Dike, Osogbo A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate a State House Archives official over allegations of fraud, abuse of office, and intimidation. The petition, addressed to ICPC Chairman Akin Oyegoke, identified a civil servant seconded from the National Archives of Nigeria, as the […]

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Osun labour movement denies APC allegations of planned violent protest

By John Dike, Osogbo The Joint Labour Movement in Osun State has refuted allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it is planning a violent protest targeting the United Bank for Africa (UBA), describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. The labour coalition, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union […]

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Osun releases new teachers supplementary list

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Ministry of Education has announced the release of a supplementary list to Batch One of the ongoing 2026 teachers’ recruitment exercise. The approval was granted by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, as part of efforts to expand employment opportunities for […]

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MDCAN debunks dual salary allegation, clarifies role of honorary consultants at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital

By John Dike, Osogbo The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital chapter, has dismissed claims that its members earn salaries from two institutions It clarified that honorary consultants only receive allowances for services rendered at the teaching hospital. In a statement signed by its chairman, Olufemi Ojewuyi, the association explained that […]

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US deploys drones, 200 troops to Nigeria for intelligence support — Report

MQ-9 (Reaper) drones. Photo credit: Daily Aviation. The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against insurgents across the northern region. The operation is strictly focused on surveillance and advisory support, with no US personnel […]

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Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Driving Nigeria to Greater Heights – Badmus

By John Dike, Osogbo A prominent Islamic leader, business mogul and philanthropist, Khamis Olatunde Badmus, has expressed strong support for the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that they are positioning Nigeria for sustained growth and prosperity. Badmus made this known on shortly after observing the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Osogbo Central […]

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APC warns against planned protest by Labour in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised concerns over a planned protest by the Joint Labour Movement, alleging that the action could trigger unrest and disrupt commercial activities in the state capital, Osogbo. In a press statement issued on Saturday, the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola […]

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