By Olubunmi Adebayo Every living human being must be conscious and careful of his or her second chance. This is because you MAY have a second chance, but certainly NOT unlimited chances. I used the word “MAY” because there are people who never had the opportunity or benefit of a second chance. This is not […]
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By John Dike Osogbo The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey S. Ewah, has warned motorists and vehicle owners in Osun and Oyo states against the unlawful use of vehicle sirens, revolving lights, covered number plates and other traffic-related violations. Ewah warned that the police would enforce relevant […]
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By John Dike Osogbo Applicants must be 30 and above, medically fit, resident in areas of assignment The Osun State Government has announced plans to recruit ad hoc road sweepers across designated areas of the state as part of efforts to strengthen environmental sanitation and promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The recruitment exercise, which […]
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By Banji Ayoola As burial plans for the departed Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti concretise, his family has appealed for unity among the members of the organisation to enable it stand solidly in performing its accustomed duties in the Nigerian federation. Making the passionate appeal on behalf of the family, Olori Rachael Falae, stressed […]
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By Banji Ayoola The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has promised to uphold, and improve on the legacy of unusual integrity and courage of its departed leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti. Fasoranti, widely respected by members of the group, constituted mainly by the followers of the former Yoruba Leader, and ex-Premisr of the defunct Western Region, […]
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By John Dike Osogbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to stop presenting himself as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo West Senatorial District election scheduled for January 16, 2027. The court also directed the APC to submit the name of former Imo […]
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The Senate has approved measures to honour the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, including plans to name an educational institution after him in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria. The decisions followed a motion raised by the senator representing Ondo Central, Adeniyi Adegbonmire (SAN), during plenary on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. According to […]
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The Ondo State Government has appointed a 13-member committee to coordinate the state burial of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in recognition of his contributions to the state and Nigeria. The committee was constituted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to ensure that the late elder statesman receives a befitting farewell. The development was […]
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State governments across Nigeria have left N264.12bn in Universal Basic Education Commission matching grants unspent, even as public schools grapple with dilapidated classrooms, overcrowding and shortages of learning materials, raising concerns about the utilisation of funds meant to improve basic education. The 2025 UBEC Annual Report, exclusively obtained by The PUNCH, showed that the funds […]
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Only N374.6b saved for maturing debt liquidation in five years Public debt rose by N79.41tr between June 2023 and June 2026 Atiku urges N’Assembly to suspend approval pending full project disclosures Power, transport, security, healthcare top proposed loan-tied projects Nigeria’s mounting debt burden has come under heightened scrutiny as President Bola Tinubu seeks legislative approval […]
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