Ladoja’s 32-year journey to Olubadan throne

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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Adeleke recommits to women empowerment

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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FRSC, Dangote Cement parley to tackle truck crashes

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Dangote Cement Transport to enforce stricter safety policies and improve operational standards across the company’s expansive logistics operations. This initiative comes in response to growing public concern over the alarming frequency of accidents involving Dangote trucks on Nigerian […]

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Regent of Abagana and ex-Presidential aspirant Anakwenze commends African Union for move to stop foreigners exploiting African minerals

The Regent of Abagana and a former Presidential aspirant, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has commended African nations for rising to stop the exploitation and export of their strategic minerals by nationals of foreign countries. In a statement by his Director General/Spokesman, Comrade Eric Oluwole, Anakwenze said AU’s latest move was in line with his long-term call […]

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Voter Education Team Engages Residents in Osogbo Market, Keke NAPEP Park

By John Dike, Osogbo In a proactive move to boost voter awareness and participation, a sensitization and advocacy team comprising members of the Osogbo Local Government Council, the Voter Education Desk Officer, and INEC staff from Osogbo Local Government conducted outreach activities at Orisunmibare Market and Keke NAPEP Park, Testing Ground Junction. The visit to […]

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Seized LG allocations: Osun warns Finance minister against planned diversion of govt funds to private accounts

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has opposed an alleged move by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, to release the withheld local government funds running into billions of naira, to accounts of sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors in the state. It described an alleged […]

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