Oyebamiji celebrates ‘rare breed’ ex-Information commissioner Akere at 64,

By John Dike Osogbo A prominent governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has congratulated former Osun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Sunday Akere, on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary. Oyebamiji, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland […]

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Police promote Force PRO to DCP, deploy him to Delta Command

By John Dike Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has promoted its former Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP),vand redeployed him as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Delta State Command. The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, was followed by Adejobi’s formal decoration with his […]

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FG declares Friday public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The government congratulated […]

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CVR: INEC seeks Owa Obokun’s support to deepen awareness in Ijesaland

Oba Adesuyi Haastrup says traditional institutions vital in mobilising people for democratic roles  By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has emphasized the critical role of traditional institutions in mobilizing citizens for democratic participation. He spoke during his courtesy […]

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Court jails man 3 years for stealing 17 yam tubers

By John Dike, Osogbo A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old ex-convict, Jimoh Akeem, to three years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for stealing 17 tubers of yam. The Prosecutor, Corporal Oluokun Babatunde, informed the court that the stolen yams, valued at ₦35,000, belonged to one Tiamiyu Abegunde. He […]

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Adeleke celebrates Vice President Shettima at 59

Calls him leader with unquantifiable zeal for progress By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, describing him as a leader with an “unquantifiable zeal for progress.” In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke lauded the Vice […]

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Oyo College of Nursing launches 4 new faculties

Prof. Ayodeji Omole (middle), Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi (7th left), flanked by the new Deans and some Principal officers. Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, has inaugurated four new faculties to meet the growing demand for nursing education and actualise institution’s collegiate status. This was in a statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the […]

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Osun affirms confidence in Deputy Governor, Oladipo

Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has reaffirmed full confidence in the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and the Chairman of the University Council, Prof Wale Oladipo, describing recent event at Ife Federal Constituency as a family dispute being resolved by the party leadership. In a statement […]

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CVR: Osun APC chieftain mobilises supporters

By John Dike, Osogbo A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Otan-Aiyegbaju in the Boluwaduro Local Government Council Area of Osun State, Mr Emmanuel Wale Salako, has appealed to the supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to take the ongoing national voters’ registration exercise with levity as it is the […]

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2027 Presidency: Keep your counsel, Jonathan tells Keyamo, Odinkalu

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, for opposing his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to stay away from his political decisions. The duo had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to hand its ticket to Jonathan, arguing that his return bid would […]

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