Osun govt warns Oluwo over religious tensions, places monarch under surveillance

By John Dike Osogbo — directs traditional ruler to stop alleged attacks on people of other faiths, fellow monarchs; State Council of Obas to monitor developments The Osun State Government has cautioned the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, over alleged inflammatory statements and conduct capable of triggering religious crisis and escalating tensions between communities […]

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2027 Poll: IGP orders arrest, prosecution of billboard destroyers

By John Dike Osogbo — directs state commissioners, FCT police chief to investigate incidents, identify sponsors The Nigeria Police Force has warned politicians, political thugs and supporters of political parties against tearing, defacing or destroying campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to rival candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The police said anyone found […]

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Ex-Ondo Speakers charge political leaders on Fasoranti’s legacy

Former Speakers and leaders of the Ondo State House of Assembly have urged political leaders and the younger generation to uphold the legacy of integrity, discipline, selflessness and principled leadership left behind by the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. They made the call during a condolence visit to the family of the late elder […]

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Osun cautions Oluwo on alleged attacks of others

By John Dike , Osogbo Osun State Government has cautioned the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, over alleged inflammatory statements and conduct capable of triggering religious crisis and escalating inter-communal tensions. It also placed the monarch under close watch, directing him to desist from utterances and actions capable of undermining religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence […]

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2027: IGP orders arrest, prosecution of billboard destroyers

directs state CPs to probe incidents, identify sponsors By John Dike Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has warned politicians, political thugs and supporters of political parties against tearing, defacing or destroying campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to rival candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. It said anyone found engaging in such acts of […]

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Ndukwe, Gwandu, Bello, Uduma, Ukodie, Others Receive Awards for Contributions to Nigeria’s Internet Development

Former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Dr Ernest Ndukwe; former Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and former Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Bashir Gwandu; and veteran technology journalist and publisher, Aaron Ukodie, were among distinguished […]

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AAUA appoints Ogunniyi new university librarian, sets five-year tenure

By Ade Oyeyemi Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has appointed Dr Samuel Oke Ogunniyi as its new University Librarian for a five-year tenure. Ogunniyi, an indigene of Ute in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, assumed office on Monday, November 2, 2026, succeeding Dr Yemisi Olorunfemi. The university announced the appointment in a […]

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2027: Ondo APC elders kick against Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, issue warning to party members

By Ade Oyeyemi Ahead of the 2027 general elections, elders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State have kicked against the proposed Rainbow Coalition, insisting that the ruling party has sufficient political strength to win without entering into alliances with other parties. The elders, operating under the PBAT Mandate Elders Forum, warned APC members […]

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Oba Tajudeen Abioye emerges 14th Onijabe of Ijabe Land in accordance with chieftaincy law

By John Dike Osogbo His Royal Majesty, Oba Tajudeen Babatunde Omotosho Akanni Abioye Ekanoye Olukoye III, has emerged as the 14th Onijabe of Ijabe Land in Odo Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, following his unanimous selection by the kingmakers and approval by the Osun State Government. The emergence of the new monarch followed […]

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