Category: News

By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has underscored the pivotal role of grassroots promoters of democracy in ensuring a credible, peaceful and inclusive governorship election in the state in 2026. He spoke as a guest speaker at the Annual Meeting of the JDPMC Osogbo Good Governance […]

By John Dike, Osogbo says no faction accuses APC of sponsoring alleged division Accord Party has disowned the parallel governorship primary in Osun State, reaffirming that its December 10, 2025 primary election was lawful, transparent, and conducted in line with the Electoral Act, 2022. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday joined the nationwide protests, urging the government to take decisive action against rising insecurity, including kidnappings and banditry. The state chairman of NLC, Mr. Christopher Arapasopo, described the protest as “a form of awareness and a call to government at […]

Omoyele Sowore at the NLC protest in Abuja. Photo credit: The Cable Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress assembled at the NLC Secretariat, Labour House, Abuja, on Wednesday for a nationwide protest against rising insecurity and worsening economic conditions across the country. President Bola Tinubu met with NLC leadership on Tuesday night in a bid […]

By John Dike, Osogbo One person has been confirmed dead while another sustained injuries in a lone motorcycle accident that occurred on Tuesday night at the Jagilegbo area of Ifetedo, Osun State. The fatal crash, according to a First Incident Report issued by the spokesperson of FRSC, Agnes Ogungbemi, the unfortunate incident occurred at about […]

Facts emerged on Sunday on why the much-anticipated nomination meeting of candidates for the vacant Awujale stool and paramount ruler of Ijebu land was postponed by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. It was also learnt that the number of aspirants seeking to become the next Awujale is not fewer than 60. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which […]

Akpabio during Senate sitting on Tuesday The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate widespread rumours on social media alleging the collapse and in some cases, death of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The resolution followed a point of order raised under order 42 by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Acting Nuncio of the World Bishops Council (WBC) in Africa, Bishop Seun Adeoye has expressed grave concern over what he described as emerging signs of authoritarian tendencies, warning that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be positioning himself for lifelong rule. His words, “I strongly perceive that there are moves beyond […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Suspected gunmen have abducted a retired officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Emmanuel Owolabi, during a violent attack on Ora, a border community between Osun and Kwara states, leaving one person dead and residents gripped by fear. The incident occurred along Akisa Road, Ora, Osun State, a few minutes before 7:00 […]

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has died. He reportedly passed awayin the early hours of Tuesday at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, where he had been receiving medical attention. News of his death has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria, especially within legal, judicial, and religious communities. A senior […]