By John Dike, Osogbo In a powerful display of tradition, spirituality, and leadership, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has emerged from his seven-day seclusion, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to a statement by Otunba Moses Olafare, Director of Media & Public Affairs […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has commended President Bola Tinubu for his pro-masses reforms, aimed at creating a sustainable economy for the country. He gave the commendation in Akure on Friday at a Jumat Service to commemorate the 65th Independence anniversary of Nigeria. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor highlighted numerous achievements of […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday promised that the 2026 budget would be driven by inclusive governance, fiscal discipline, and people-centred development. He gave the assurance as the stakeholders’ engagement on the 2026 budget preparation rounded up across the state’s 18 local government areas. Aiyedatiwa, who spoke in Akure, the state capital, affirmed that […]
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Contrary to social media reports that he has proceeded on terminal leave, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, chaired the commission’s regular weekly committee and approved the promotion of some junior staff. According to INEC national commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, […]
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By Ikechukwu Amaechi In trying to understand the curious conduct of Siminalayi Fubara since his reinstatement as the governor of Rivers State after serving out a six-month suspension slammed on him by the headmaster of Nigeria’s democracy, President Bola Tinubu, and his class captain, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, I […]
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Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said arming personnel may be the only way to effectively enforce traffic regulations on Nigerian highways. Speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, Mohammed described the enormous risks road safety operatives face, especially when confronting heavy-duty vehicles. He questioned how a small patrol team […]
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The National Youth Service Corps in Osun State on Friday swore in 1,420 corps members into the 2025 Batch B Stream II orientation course. State NTSC Coordinator, Agbor Ndoma Obim, while delivering his address at the opening ceremony at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, Osun State, said the presence of the corps members signified the […]
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By Laolu Afolabi All roads will converge on the historic Mapo Hall, the venue of the epoch-making coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, For the coronation, Ibadan is preparing for a roll call of Nigeria’s crème de la crème. The event is expected to surpass any in Olubadan history, with […]
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The newly crowned Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, photo credit: Olaolu A former Oyo State Governor, and Senator, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has officially been crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, September 26, 2025. Ladoja is now […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to women empowerment, describing it as a cornerstone for sustainable development in the state. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a women empowerment training programme organised by the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF) in Ede on Thursday, the governor, represented by […]
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