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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Union of Local Government Employees have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s plan to enforce direct deductions of council funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, even as state governments continue to retain control over allocations to local governments. During the 15th National Executive […]

The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. US Mission in Nigeria announced this via a statement on Monday, December 22, 2025. It noted that the restriction was in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, entitled “Restricting […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Arole Oduduqa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday hosted renowned Nigerian music star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, alongside his mother at his historic Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) and […]

By John Dike, Ofulue The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has held an interactive meeting with factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to reinforce compliance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the Commission’s regulations ahead of forthcoming elections. Speaking at the meeting, INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, said the engagement became necessary […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Nigerian Army for establishing a training depot in the state, describing the initiative as a significant boost to national security and youth development. He gave the commendation on Friday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, at the […]

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 […]