Category: News

There is pressure on the Federal Government to introduce economic relief measures as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran drives up global crude oil prices and pushes petrol costs to record levels across Nigeria. Industry operators, economists, labour unions and private sector leaders have urged the government to deploy the expected windfall […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Concerns are mounting over the corporate governance structure at LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc following a recent special examination conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2026. Although the exact trigger for the regulatory intervention remains unclear, industry observers believe the move may have been prompted by an internal […]

The Council of Legal Education has released the list of 114 universities approved to run law programmes in Nigeria. In a circular issued on Friday, the council said only the listed universities are authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the country. The circular, signed by the council’s Secretary and […]

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week, as a fresh surge in global crude oil prices pushes up refining costs. A senior official who spoke with our correspondent anonymously because he was not authorised […]

renovates NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Osogbo. By John Dike,  Osogbo The Executive Director, Marine and Operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus, has commended journalists in Osun State for their commitment to upholding democratic values and maintaining responsible reportage despite challenges. Badmus gave the commendation at the weekend while facilitating the repainting and […]

IGP Olatunji Disu addressing senior police officers during his inaugural conference at Force Headquarters, Abuja, on March 4, 2026. Photo: NPF The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Thursday paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, recalling their early professional relationship while serving under President Bola Tinubu during his tenure as governor of Lagos […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has announced plans to provide an alternative power supply for the state-owned Reality Radio-Vision Services (RTS) in Iwo in order to address persistent electricity challenges affecting the station’s operations. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Board of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the administration of Ademola Adeleke of failing to protect public infrastructure, alleging that hoodlums are currently vandalising and looting water schemes across several communities in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s Director of Media and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has called on citizens to prioritise good character, moral discipline and peaceful coexistence as essential virtues for building a better society. The charge was given during a Ramadan lecture organised by the union at the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun State […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure on Thursday barred Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting reelection into the same office. The court said that if reelected, Aiyedatiwa would spend more than eight years in office as Governor in violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Presided over by Justice Toyin […]