UK court acquits ex-petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of all bribery charges brought against her by British prosecutors after a jury at a London court returned not-guilty verdicts on Wednesday. Mrs Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria’s petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, was acquitted of five counts […]

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$300bn reconstruction aid, sanctions lift’ – US-Iran MoU details emerge

The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: “The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the following: “Paragraph 1 – […]

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Plaudits as Elizade University Marks Founder’s 88th Birthday with Massive Free Lifesaving Medical Outreach

Over 500 residents of Ilara-Mokin and neighbouring communities received free medical care as Elizade University commemorated the 88th birthday of its Founder, renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Michael Ade. Ojo, OON, with a large-scale medical outreach designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the people. The humanitarian initiative, held at the Palace Town Hall […]

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Osun 2026: APC to unveil strategic energy agenda

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governorship Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to unveil a comprehensive energy development blueprint aimed at transforming the state’s electricity sector and driving industrial growth. The initiative, titled “Powering Osun’s Future,” is designed as a practical framework for energy governance and sustainable electricity development […]

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Osun 2026: Salaam promises to revamp Ife–Ifetedo–Ondo border road

By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has pledged to rehabilitate the dilapidated Ife–Ifetedo–Ondo State Border Road if elected governor. Salaam made the promise on Wednesday during a visit to the palace of the Olubosin of […]

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My re-election is assured, says Adeleke, insists Accord Party will be on ballot

By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence in securing a second term in office, assuring residents that the Accord Party will participate in the August 15 governorship election and that every vote cast will count. Speaking on Tuesday at the official launch of the Imole Second Term Campaign held […]

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Osun Police admit error in unlawful arrest of NUJ Secretary

CP Apologises, vows to sanction erring officers By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State police boss, Ibrahim Gotan, has publicly apologised to the Secretary of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lekan Akindoju, over his unlawful arrest and detention by officers of the state command. The apology comes days after armed policemen, […]

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Osun LG crisis: Adeleke, NLC demand removal of APC chairmen from office

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called on the Inspector General of Police to direct the state police command to withdraw security protection from the All Progressives Congress-aligned local government chairmen, following a ruling of the Federal High Court in Osogbo. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke said the court had dismissed an application seeking […]

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