By Tunde Odesola Three occupants of a black Mercedes-Benz were heading to work on a good Friday morning. One was the driver, another was the aide, and their oga patapata. They came to crawling traffic on George Street in Ikoyi, Lagos, en route to Obalende, their office. The Federal Secretariat was at a touching distance. […]
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Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere has urged Southwest governors to build a regional rail line linking Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti States, as a powerful strategy to boost economic integration and strengthen security across the region. It said in view of contiguity, socioeconomic value chain, and especially the historical connections, the rail network could […]
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By Abdu Rafiu In matters of human affairs, experiences and what have you bordering on what editors call human interest stories, reactions from readers are fast and sometimes they come in torrents. Predictably so because we are part of global human family. We see ourselves in the experiences of others. Even if it is easy […]
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as Aiyedatiwa charts Ondo 2026 – 2076 Vision By Banji Ayoola Ondo State will honour the first civilian Governor of the old Ondo State, the legendary Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, at the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation. Notably, Ajasin was the leader of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, the umbrella […]
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Party confirms By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party has confirmed the uploading of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Osun State Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, said the development followed the completion of all […]
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By Banji Ayoola With the cleansing Power of the Holy Spirit now pouring into Creation, onto the earth ceaselessly, nothing can hide any longer. Extraordinary Power streaming over, tearing through and sweeping the earth at a great intensity beyond the capacity of any earthly, or whatever other powers to check. Everything that is dead or […]
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Prof Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, said it wished Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, well following reports of her registration as a member of the All Progressives Congress. Obasanjo-Bello, a former commissioner and senator under the PDP platform, reportedly completed her online registration at […]
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seek govt intervention By John Dike, Osogbo Muslim women in Osun State have expressed concern over what they described as persistent discrimination against women who wear the hijab, particularly during official documentation, examinations, and public service processes. They spoke at a press conference held in Osogbo to mark the 2026 World Hijab Day, where they […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has enlisted the support of the traditional institution in Ekiti State to ensure peace in the state before, during and after the June 20 Ekiti governorship election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, who said the electoral body’s Continuous Voter Registration exercise would, from Monday, be […]
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SGF George Akume in a warm greeting with former Minister of Finance and Daughter of Chief Samuel Akintola, Dr Abimbola, and Akintola’s son, Justice Ladiran of the Oyo State High Court at the 60 years anniversary in Ibadan on Thursday. Photos: Daniel Ayantoye The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and […]
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