By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the year 2026 as a defining period of victory, prosperity and democratic consolidation for the state, as preparations intensify for the governorship election scheduled for August 8. The governor made the declaration in his New Year message to the people of Osun State on […]
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By Bunmi Adebayo With joy in my heart, I want to welcome you to the year 2026. The year of the Lord, and the year of your manifestation. Thank God for His mercy that preserved you, and your loved ones, and which saw you through the year 2025. You might have had it tough, and […]
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By Banji Ayoola Now the battle rages, everything has got to the boiling point. Everything in man, whether good or evil, is being gripped, activated, strengthened and attracted by the powerful rays of Light now here. And pouring in with a great intensity never ever experienced on earth. Every quality in every human being living […]
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The ancient town of Idanre, on Tuesday night, bubbled with music, colour and raw cultural pride as the Mare Festival made a return after nine years, drawing thousands of residents and visitors for the grand finale of the 2025 edition. For hours, Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, stood before an electrified crowd, absorbing […]
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By Oby Ezekwesili As a practitioner in economic policy, I am naturally disposed to support tax reforms that strengthen growth, equity, fiscal sustainability, and state capacity — without compromising core principles of taxation or the credibility and legitimacy of the lawmaking process. Unfortunately, the Nigerian Tax Reform Act — as currently handled — suffers a […]
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for what it described as impactful and people-centred leadership in 2025. It expressing confidence that the state will record accelerated development in the New Year. In a New Year message signed by the party’s Director of Media and Publicity in the state, […]
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Residents of communities troubled by ocean surge in the riverine area of Ondo State can now hope to wriggle out of the challenges soon as Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC), has promised to reclam all communities ravaged by ocean surge in the state’s coastal area. Hon Biyi Poroye, the vommission’s Executive chairman, […]
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With effect from January 1, 2026, Nigerians will start paying a N50 stamp duty on each bank electronic transfer of N10,000 and above. This is part of the measures that kick off the implementation of the new Tax Act which becomes effective in Nigeria from tomorrow. The stamp duty or electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) […]
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By: Steve Otaloro In just one year of purposeful leadership, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has redrawn the emotional and physical map of Ondo State. What was once a fleeting, once-a-year Detty December mood has been transformed into a living, breathing experience- an enduring celebration of progress, beauty, and shared prosperity that the people now enjoy […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed that the safety and security of its members remain non-negotiable as local government workers prepare to resume dutiws across the state. NLC state Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, stated this in a personally signed statement issued on Wednesday, in which he […]
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