2027: Rainbow Coalition splits Tinubu’s camp as APC governors push back

Tinubu with APC governors • Governors reject alliance that could weaken party, candidates • Wike insists support for Tinubu ‘sacrosanct’, coalition separate from APC • Yilwatda raises concern, urges stakeholders to protect party unity • PDP backs Wike, accuses APC governors of fearing electoral contest • Tinubu support group urges APC to accommodate Rainbow Coalition […]

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Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dies

By John Dike, Osogbo Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced on Wednesday by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a joint statement shared […]

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Ooni says Catholic Bishops’ Voices can shape Nigeria

hosts CBCN delegation at palace, urges stronger partnership for peace, unity By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has described the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) as a powerful moral voice whose interventions have the capacity to influence the direction of Nigeria and the wider African continent. He […]

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Osun NUJ Celebrates Olowu of Kuta at 14th Coronation Anniversary

hails monarch’s commitment to culture, peace, development By John Dike,  Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has congratulated the Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, on the occasion of his 14th coronation anniversary. The Union described the monarch’s 14 years on the throne as a […]

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Oyejola counsels Omisore to serve as voice of conscience

as friends, political associates celebrate ex-Deputy Governor at 69 By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. John Akinkunmi Oyejola, has charged former Deputy Governor of Osun State and former Senator Christopher Iyiola Omisore to make the next chapter of his life a period of mentorship, wise counsel and moral […]

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Ondo NUJ, NBA Akure parley on justice, good governance

By Banji Ayoola In their homogeneous volition to  promote justice, the rule of law and good governance in Ondo State, the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and Akure chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, have resolved to join forces in the fight to ensure a better society. In fact, both […]

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UTME waiver for NCE: Reform or recipe for mediocrity?

Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa The Federal Government’s removal of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for National Certificate in Education (NCE) admission has divided stakeholders. Framed as a reform to ease JAMB’s burden and boost teacher supply, critics call it a shortcut that risks lowering standards. With colleges of education filling just 10 percent […]

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