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Ondo plans parley with FG to boost power supply

April 1, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Determined to resolve the longstanding electricity challenges confronting Ondo State, the state government plans to partner with the Federal Government’s Power Company on commercial power transmission arrangements under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). The state’s Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Johnson Alabi, said the proposed partnership aims at strengthening transmission infrastructure, improving grid […]

El-Rufai to know fate on bail April 14, remains in ICPC custody

April 1, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has fixed April 14 for ruling on bail application of that state’s former Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in his ongoing alleged corruption trial. It fixed the date on Tuesday following arguments by both the defence and prosecution teams. In his response, the lead defence counsel, Adewole Iyamu, said the […]

HANDWRITING FEATURES OF BULLY STUDENTS

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Ben Ezeohagwu A Bully student is a learner in the classroom or school environment who intentionally and repeatedly uses his or her social status influence, physical strength, sheer wickedness or popularity to threaten, intimidate, hurt or harm another peers or others with the goal to gain undue advantage over his, her or their victim(s), […]

The conscientious workers – 2

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Continuation of yesterday’s Reflection on the subject of being conscientious in our work and service delivery, which will make all the difference in engaging hands for our industry in these trying times.* *Going forward on yesterday’s explanations on who a conscientious and diligent worker is, such a fellow will be ready to […]

12 Extensions, 13 Absconded as NYSC Discharges 1,808 Corps Members in Osun

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has discharged 1,808 corps members after the successful completion of the 2025 Batch A, Stream I service year. The Passing-Out ceremony, described as low-key, took place simultaneously across all Local Government Areas of the state, according to a statement from the official […]

Ifedayo LG flags off roads grading exercise, residents laud Tinubu on LG Autonomy

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo The leadership of Ifedayo Local Government Area in Osun State on Tuesday commenced a massive roads grading exercise across the council, aimed at improving transportation and connecting rural communities to urban centres. The initiative was met with widespread appreciation from residents, who also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive […]

Erin-Osun /IIobu land dispute : Police arrest 19 suspects, other criminals

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested 19 suspects allegedly involved in the attack and inhumane treatment of a police officer in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities of Arogbodun Local Government Area. It was reported that police officers were deployed to maintain peace following a dispute over community land in the affected areas. […]

Osun 2026: Oyejola mobilises voters, says apathy encourages rigging

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

commends priests, clergy, laity of Osogbo diocese By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese,Most Revd Akinwumi Oyejola, has warned that voter apathy remains one of the major factors enabling electoral malpractice, cautioning that failure by citizens to participate actively in elections creates room for manipulation of the process. He therefore called on […]

Oluoke of Okeigbo Visits Ooni for Ancestral Blessings, Seeks Collaboration

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo The historic Ile Oodua Palace came alive with royal splendour as the Oluoke of Okeigbo, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to seek ancestral blessings ahead of his coronation. The visit, rich in cultural symbolism, highlighted the enduring unity and shared heritage […]

Aiyedatiwa fires aides, to hire 1,000 new ones

March 30, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday evening, sacked all his political aides. His spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan said in a statement that the governor is set to hire 1,000 new aides. He said the relief of all the Senior Special Assistants(SSAs) and Special Assistants(SAs) was to enhance efficiency and deepen service delivery by the administration. […]