By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Mutiu Agboke has described technology as a critical tool for achieving credible elections in Nigeria. He stresses the need to harness digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for transparent electoral processes and effective information dissemination. He spoke at the 2025 Osun Digital Media Week, […]
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Mr. Olaniyan David Adeyemi on his sick bed By John Dike Osogbo The Chairman of the Orisunbare Landlord Association, Owode-Ede, Mr. Olaniyan David Adeyemi, is urgently appealing to the public for financial assistance as he battles a critical kidney condition requiring an immediate transplant worth over ₦50 million. Olaniyan, a respected community leader known for […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Police have arrested a popular middle-aged herbalist for his alleged role in the gruesome killing of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer and her daughter. Osun State Police Command said the herbalist, described as a traditional medicine practitioner made disturbing confessions during interrogation. He alleged that a man brought […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has cautioned corps members against involvement in electoral malpractice during the 2026 governorship election, warning that offenders will face imprisonment. He gave the warning on Tuesday during a visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede. He explained that INEC has […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dotun Babayemi, says the ruling party is poised to benefit politically from the ongoing crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State. Babayemi, who spoke shortly after submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has applauded the elevation of Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, an indigene of Ile-Ife, to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Nigerian Navy, describing the feat as a testament to excellence, dedication, and discipline. In a congratulatory statement issued on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke praised Rear Admiral Adewoyin’s […]
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To announce new party today By John Dike, Osogbo At last, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the platform on which he was elected in 2022. Before then, he had been elected a senator also under the PDP banner. This latest development brings to an end months of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has postponed its governorship primaries earlier scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, citing an escalating leadership crisis at the national level that has disrupted key pre-primary processes. State Chairman of the party, Hon. Sunday Bisi, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists, party […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with the board, management and staff of the Nigerian NewsDirect on its 15th years anniversary, hailing the organisation’s pronounced contributions to media evolution and driving excellence. He commended the vision of the departed founder, Prince Dr. Samuel Folorunsho Ibiyemi, noting that the medium has […]
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Asks Adeleke to lift curfew on Igbajo By John Dike,Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the state government of taking actions capable of triggering unrest in Igbajo following the passage of the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Philip Adegboyega Famodun III, who joined his ancwstors four days ago. A statement issued […]
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