Category: News

Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese of the Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. John Bogna Bakeni says Maiduguri Diocese one of Nigeria’s most persecuted churches By John Dike, Osogbo Over 200 Catholic churches have been destroyed across the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, while thousands of people, including Christians and Muslims, have reportedly been killed as a […]

laments plight of displaced children, demands stronger action on security By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has warned the Federal Government that continued failure to adequately protect citizens from insecurity could push frustrated communities towards self-help. Onaiyekan, who spoke while responding to questions from parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has expressed deep sadness over the death of a final-year student of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Oluwole Oluwaseun. The university said the student died following an incident at an apartment in the Damico Area, Ooni Layout, Ile-Ife, on Tuesday, September […]

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. Photo: Arise News The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son to inherit his business empire is not a priority, stressing that his three daughters are capable of taking over the Dangote Group. He stated this during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, where […]

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike The growing rivalry among political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections, coupled with emerging ambitions for the 2031 presidency, has highlighted tensions between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and governors of the All Progressives Congress, with the development threatening to complicate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. […]

Tinubu with APC governors • Governors reject alliance that could weaken party, candidates • Wike insists support for Tinubu ‘sacrosanct’, coalition separate from APC • Yilwatda raises concern, urges stakeholders to protect party unity • PDP backs Wike, accuses APC governors of fearing electoral contest • Tinubu support group urges APC to accommodate Rainbow Coalition […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced on Wednesday by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a joint statement shared […]

hosts CBCN delegation at palace, urges stronger partnership for peace, unity By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has described the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) as a powerful moral voice whose interventions have the capacity to influence the direction of Nigeria and the wider African continent. He […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey S. Ewah has assumed duty. He takes vharge of Zone 11, with responsibility for policing Osun and Oyo states. Ewah officially took over the leadership of the zone on Monday, September 14, 2026, following his posting to the […]

as friends, political associates celebrate ex-Deputy Governor at 69 By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. John Akinkunmi Oyejola, has charged former Deputy Governor of Osun State and former Senator Christopher Iyiola Omisore to make the next chapter of his life a period of mentorship, wise counsel and moral […]