By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has recorded a major academic milestone with the international recognition of one of its alumnae, Dr. Temitope Adeniyi, who has emerged as the only Nigerian among 100 scientists honoured by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Dr. Adeniyi’s feat was brought to public attention […]
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The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission, Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in hospital following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, on Monday, Field met with Joshua […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has declared his intention to join the Accord Party, deepening the political realignment sparked by his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The award-winning musician made the announcement on Tuesday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing plans to travel to Osogbo, […]
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By Kingsley Osadolor I did not meet Jide Ogundele until 1990, when I was recalled from Harare and became Deputy Editor of The Guardian (daily). Ogundele was on the Business Desk, and I found him very resourceful, hardworking, friendly, and not charmed by lucre, in spite of the circles he frequented in the line of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Eminent personalities from across Nigeria gathered on Sunday at the cradle of the Yoruba Race, Ile Ife, to celebrate the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR. The colourful ceremony, held at the Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, showcased the rich […]
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Ten years ago, on 7 December 2015, a young prince from the Giesi Royal Family, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, became the Arole Oduduwa and ascended the throne as the Ooni of Ife. Today marks a full decade of the reign of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II (CFR), and Ile-Ife is already alive […]
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By Babafemi Ojudu Friday December 5,2025 was a remarkable day in Ile-Ife. A befitting and imposing statue of Chief Obafemi Awolowo was unveiled at a strategic location on the campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, the great institution that bears his name and which he conceived. Standing with quiet authority behind the architectural masterpiece known […]
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Mama Florence Modupe Adeniran passed on peacefully at about 7.30 am on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her Shagari Village, Akure, Ondo State residence. She departed amid prayers, warm wishes and heartfelt gratitude expressions of her loved ones, whose lives she had touched in her memorable earthly journey. Popularly called ,’Yeye Moji’, ‘Yeye Bose’, and […]
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By Dare Babarinsa I first met Oga Dan Agbese in 1984 during the preparatory days of Newswatch, the pioneering Nigerian newsmagazine. Before then, his reputation had preceded him as one of the stars among the alumni of our Department of Mass Communication of the University of Lagos, UNILAG. Then we met at the home of […]
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By Etim Etim Very few Nigerian journalists would be able to attract such an eminent crowd for their event like the one that assembled at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) for the launch of Reuben Abati’s books on Friday, November 7, his 60th birthday. The author is one of our most celebrated columnists […]
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