By Tunde Odesola The (Ọmọ) child (tó) is (bá) the (ma jẹ́) father (Àṣàmú) to (kékeré) the (ló ti ń jẹnu) man (ṣámú-ṣámú). Ehn, yes! Deal with it! The mishmash opening sentence is intentional because it is confusion I have on offer today, not peace or order. Not prostration or placation. My esteemed readers can’t […]
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By Sola Adeyegbe As one year loosens its grip and another waits quietly at the door, many of us find ourselves asking a difficult question. Did this year happen to us, or for us? The answer matters, because it shapes how we step into what comes next. Hard times often arrive wearing the face of […]
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By; Steve Otaloro The true beauty of democracy lies in its intimacy- the sacred closeness between the governed and those entrusted with power. It is a system at its finest when leadership is not barricaded behind protocols but walks freely among the people, listening, learning, and responding. In Ondo State today, this ideal finds vivid […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the Christian faithful across the state to continue spreading God’s love during the Christmas season, noting that the Birth of Jesus Christ symbolized the ultimate expression of divine love for humanity. In a Christmas message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents across various communities in Osun State have expressed appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the distribution of bags of rice to vulnerable households as part of efforts to ease the cost of living and enhance the welfare of citizens during the festive season. The rice distribution, carried out under the […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State has debunked the allegations levelled against it by some groups within the party, and defended Governor Lucky Aiyyedatiwa’s inclusive leadership. In a statement on Thursday by its Director of Meda and Publicity in the state, Mr Steve Otaloro, the party said: “The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated his Oyo State counterpart, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on his 58th birthday, describing him as a “strong agent of development, innovation and transformation.” In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday, he praised Makinde as a leader driven by public good, service, and welfare, noting that […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Funmilayo Bamidele Oke Memorial Foundation (FBOMF) has strengthened its humanitarian outreach with the implementation of a school support programme and the Noble Teachers’ Initiative, reaching pupils and female teachers across Ayedaade, Irewole and Isokan Local Government Areas of Osun State. The programme, which held at the Teachers’ House, Gbongan, in […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Wemije World’s Foundation has demonstrated unwavering commitment to humanitarian service and social inclusion through a series of impactful outreach programmes carried out across vulnerable communities in Osun and Oyo States over the past year. The interventions, which addressed elderly care, widows’ empowerment, menstrual health education, food security, and seasonal relief, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has declared his intention to join the Accord Party, deepening the political realignment sparked by his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The award-winning musician made the announcement on Tuesday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing plans to travel to Osogbo, […]
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