Osun monarch sues DSS for forceful arrest, detention

*The Alamo of Ayegbaju-Ijesa in Atakumosa East local government of Osun state, Oba Abideen Adeyemi, has sued the Department of State Security Service (DSS) for alleged forceful arrest and unlawful detention. The monarch accused the operatives of the DSS of harassment and infringement on his fundamental rights. In a suit number FHC/OS/CS/181/2024 filed before the […]

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Osun PDP primaries: Party warns aspirants against indiscipline

As the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic begins its primaries to elect its councillorship candidates in the forthcoming local government election, the party has warned aspirants against indiscipline. The state chairman of the party, Mr Sunday Bisi who handed down the warning said the party will not tolerate any act capable of undermining […]

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Ondo begins distribution of fertilizers to farmers

as Aiyedatiwa promises more efforts to boost food security As part of his administration’s commitment to enhancing food security and supporting the agriculture sector, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has launched the distribution of fertilizers to farmers across the State. The flag-off ceremony, which took place on Friday at the Agric Warehouse in […]

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Ondo begins payment of N3.2b third batch of gratuities to retirees

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will continue to advance the welfare of the people, ensuring no segment is left untouched. His spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan said he made this pledge during the flag-off ceremony for the third batch of payment of N3.2 billion in backlog of gratuities to retirees in […]

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Yoruba youths commend security agencies over Hadejia’s arrest, drum support for Tinubu

Yoruba youths under their umbrella body, the Yoruba Youth Council have commended the nation’s entire security apparatus for the arrest of Bashir Hadejia, a notorious suspect implicated in treason, gun-running, and other related transborder crimes that threaten the security and sovereignty of our dear Country Nigeria. Also, they drummed the support of all Nigerians for […]

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Harris to unveil plan for US economy

Agency Report United States Vice President, Kamala Harris, is expected to take on companies unfairly jacking up prices as she sets out her economic agenda Friday in her first major policy announcement as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. The vice president, who replaced President Joe Biden atop the ticket last month, has been carried by […]

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Visually impaired man who fabricates local “Adire” in Osun begs govt for patronage

says there is ability in disability Physically challenged persons in Osun State and Nigeria have been told to see themselves as promising people with limitless abilities and capabilities. Speaking with our correspondent in an interview, a visually impaired representative of the Adire section of one of the rehabilitation centres in the state, Mr.Adebayo Muritala, appreciated […]

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Aiyedatiwa campaign fires back at Edema, says he’s envious

The Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa campaign has fired back at the flagbearer of the New Nigerian People’s Party in the November 16 governorship election, Hon Gbenga Edema, and accused him of being envious of its principal. Edema had earlier on Thursday told associates of ex-Governor Olusegun Mimiko who decamped to Aiyedatiwa’s APC of jumping into a […]

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Aiyedatiwa flags off construction of 10.9 km rural roads in Idanre

– Govt to establish 9 aro-logistics centers statewide Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the critical role of agriculture as the cornerstone of the state’s economy, emphasizing its centrality to the livelihoods of citizens and the broader economic development strategy. A statement by his spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said he made this assertion […]

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Prices skyrocket as petrol scarcity bites harder

Marketers blame supply shortage, NNPC keeps mum Nigerians have expressed anger and frustration over the prolonged scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, across various states nationwide. It was observed on Wednesday that the scarcity of petrol led to widespread queues by motorists at filling stations in Abuja, Kaduna, Niger, Adamawa, Kano, Bauchi, and […]

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