By John Dike, Osogbo In the corridors of the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja, a new chapter has begun. Olatunji “Tunji” Disu, recently appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), is stepping into one of the most challenging roles in the nation’s security architecture. A seasoned career officer, known for his intelligence-led policing, discipline, and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo In Osun State, governance is rarely an abstract concept. It is measured in payslips, in the rhythm of monthly salaries, and in the quiet assurance that a worker’s effort will be rewarded with fairness. That is why the latest controversy over alleged payroll irregularities has struck a deep chord across the […]
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President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, in his New Year’s message to Nigerians, outlined the country’s economic outlook for 2026, his administration’s plan for strengthening national security, and the controversial new tax laws, among other issues. Following is the full text: Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence […]
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Allocutus delivered by Chief Obafemi Awolowo on 11th September, 1963, when Justice Sowemimo declared him guilty on charges of treasonable felony MAY It Please Your Lordship Though this is a point which will be taken up at a Higher ‘Tribunal, yet I must say, with respect, that I disagree with your verdict as well as […]
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Founding Editor and former Managing Director of The Guardian, Mr Lade Bonuola (Ladbone), Left; with the newspaper’s former Parastatals Reporter, Mr Adeleke Adeseri, at the conferment of Lifetime Award for Journalistic Excellence on Bonuola, by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ, in Lagos … on Wednesday, November 9, 2020 By Banji Ayoola A […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A non-governmental organisation in Osun State, Value Re-Orientation for Community Enhancement, Osogbo, has announced the graduation of the first set of students from the VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub, marking a historic milestone in education and empowerment for out-of-school girls in Osun State. This was made known by the Executive Director of […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Dog is man’s best friend! It is a statement that has been with us human beings for ages. The aphorism is on everybody’s lips. And many have experienced the verity of it. Today, however, it is not a statement that resonates with a great many as in the ancient of days. Then […]
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At 56, Angela Peters, an Australian mum of five and grandma of 12, has defied expectations and given birth to twin girls, Khorus and Knowyn, after a whirlwind romance and IVF journey with her 39-year-old Nigerian husband, Bright. “I may have been 56 years old… but I’d never been happier,” Angela said as quoted by […]
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By Abdu Rafiu As I was saying…as my boss, Allah-De for some years now, of blessed memory, was wont to say — for how much longer will the world have to wait to see peace restored to the Middle East. Mr. Donald Trump believes after his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, that […]
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Left to Right: Mr. Femi Imoemiye, and the publisher of The Radiance, Mr. Banji Ayoola met at an event in Lagos at the weekend June 20 to 22, 2025. This was the first time the two friends would meet again after over 15 years. They took these reunion photographs on Sunday, June 22, 2025
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