Adeleke Vows To Turn Ileogbo Golf Course into Tourist Centre By John Dike, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has declared that only death can separate him from the game of golf, reaffirming his lifelong commitment to sports development in Nigeria. He made the declaration while speaking at a special golf tournament […]
Continue ReadingBy Remi Ibitola Many people claim that they have always lived rightly and are therefore perfect in the eyes of God. After all, they claim they have always done their duty and have eliminated things described as sins these days from their lives. In their self-righteousness, they think God owes them the debt of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State’s Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the rejection of electronic transmission of election results, describing the move as inconsistent, illogical, and contrary to the spirit of electoral transparency, especially given the continued use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal […]
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Warns Against Internal Leadership Crises By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, raising the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. However, it warned that persistent internal leadership crises within parties pose a serious threat to democratic consolidation ahead of the 2027 General […]
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Ondo State golden jubilee celebration climaxed on Tuesday night with a colourful Gala and Awards Night, at which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and elder statesman and Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti were honoured. Also honoured were Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and 67 other distinguished sons, daughters and friends of the Sunshine […]
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The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has clarified that its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme remains fully active and operational, despite a temporary suspension of admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. This was contained in a statement signed by the university’s Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, Adegbenro Adebanjo and posted […]
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unfolds plans for nationwide verification The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Wednesday, disclosed that a review of the nation’s voters’ register revealed that the names of several deceased Nigerians remain on the list currently used for elections. He made the disclosure during the commission’s first quarterly meeting with […]
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INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect preparations and the timetable for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during an engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs), saying the timing of […]
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To effectively contain the worrisome insecurity rocking some parts of the country, the United States has again deployed some troops to Nigeria. This marks the first official US military presence on the ground since the airstrikes targeted at terrorists in the northern part of the country on the last Christmas Day. The deployment of Nigeria […]
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The United States Congress is holding a joint session today to examine concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria, amid warnings that the country risks escalating Christian–Muslim violence. The hearing, convened by the House Subcommittee on Africa and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is titled “Defending Religious Freedom Around the World.” Written testimonies released ahead […]
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