Osun ranked best in South-West, 6th nationally as civil society-friendly environment

By John Dike, Osogbo In a landmark achievement, Osun State has emerged as the best-performing state in the South-West and 6th nationwide in creating an enabling operational environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This recognition was announced during the 2025 South-West Conference for Civil Society Stakeholders, held on Thursday, at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. The event […]

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PDP crisis: Wike camp rejects zoning talks with Makinde, Diri

PDP govs convene in Zamfara to resolve convention deadlock, party crisis Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party National Elective Convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State, the camp loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected the Southern Leaders’ Zoning Consultative meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. This is […]

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2027 polls behind surge in killings – CDS

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa Steady flow of foreign cash empowering terrorists -Musa Nigeria facing growing security risks from Sahel conflicts –Defence chief The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has linked the recent surge in killings across the country to the build-up to the 2027 general election. The country has in […]

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Dress code for varsity students 

By Abdu Rafiu In an environment of a plethora of lifestyles in the name of fashion, it is not inconceivable that educational institutions would be ill-at-ease and, therefore, feel obligated to protect their students from being tainted. Faith-based universities and colleges, in particular, rightly believe they have a responsibility protecting their students from unwholesome influences […]

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Aiyedatiwa recommits to combating drug trafficking, cybercrime, others

hosts UN delegation, promises more support for security agencies Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has recommitted his administration to fighting drug trafficking, cybercrime, cultism, kidnapping, and other related offences, stressing that security and the rule of law remain the cornerstone of his government’s development agenda. He spoke on Thursday when he received a delegation of […]

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Makinde approves ₦45m for HIV/AIDS control

inaugurates OYSACA Ambassadors Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved ₦45 million for the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) to further curb the spreading of HIV/AIDS statewide. A statement by the Information commissioner, Dotun Oyelade, on Wednesday said that speaking through his Deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, the governor disclosed this at […]

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Osun College of Health Technology holds leadership, innovation retreat

By John Dike, Osogbo The Governing Council of the Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCOHEALTH), Ilesa, has held a three-day leadership retreat aimed at strengthening governance, promoting innovation, and advancing institutional excellence. The retreat, themed “Leadership, Innovation and Excellence: Building the Future of Our Institution,” took place in Ede, Osun State, from Tuesday, August […]

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VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub graduates first set with outstanding WASSCE results, digital skills

By John Dike, Osogbo A non-governmental organisation in Osun State, Value Re-Orientation for Community Enhancement, Osogbo, has announced the graduation of the first set of students from the VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub, marking a historic milestone in education and empowerment for out-of-school girls in Osun State. This was made known by the Executive Director of […]

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Online voter registration: ODIEC pledges support for INEC

Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has expressed its readiness to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in sensitising residents of the state on the ongoing online voter registration exercise. The commission’s chairman, Dr. Joseph Aremo, gave the assurance in a statement by the its spokesman, Alhaji Bisi Agboola. According to Aremo, the exercise […]

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JAMB reactivates portal for uploading of 2025 WASSCE results for UTME candidates nationwide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the upload of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has been reactivated for all Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates across the country. JAMB disclosed this in a post on its official X account on Tuesday, August 20, 2025. “Dear UTME […]

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