Osun APC commends police over foiled alleged assassination plot against campaign DG, seeks wider probe

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the state police command for what it described as the timely and professional handling of an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of its governorship campaign, Hon. Wole Oke. In a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Media […]

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Tinubu unveils training programme for 5,000 meter installers

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a training programme for 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative, He stated that the scheme is aimed at creating jobs, closing the country’s metering gap and improving electricity supply. The President disclosed this in a statement on his verified X […]

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Minister backtracks, says Adire not approved for NYSC

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Thursday, clarified that the Federal Government had yet to approve Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps, hours after his comments on the proposed change generated widespread reactions. In a statement published on his official X handle, Olawande said reports suggesting […]

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Elizade University leads drive for world-class research, innovation and publication, unites scholars for global impact

Researchers Explore New Frontiers in Publication, Innovation and Funding In a bold move to strengthen research culture, foster innovation and position scholars for global competitiveness, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, has convened a high-impact one-day research clinic aimed at transforming academic ideas into publishable studies, funded projects and real-world solutions. The initiative, organized by the Faculty of […]

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‘I have directed my subjects to vote for Governor Adeleke’ – Ejigbo Monarch

as 12km Ejigbo–Iwo road commissioned, 10.7km road approved for reconstruction By John Dike, Osogbo The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, has commended the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke for executing several road projects that had long been sources of concern for residents of Ejigbo and neighbouring communities. The traditional ruler declared that he has […]

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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Donates N10m to Igbonna Cooperative Society

By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has donated N10 million to the Igbonna Cooperative Society to support the operation of traders at the popular Igbonna International Market in Osogbo. He announced the donation on Thursday during […]

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Osun police arrest Three Over alleged assassination attempt on APC campaign DG, recover beretta pistol

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council, Hon. Oluwole Oke, during a political engagement in Ipetu-Ijesa. Addressing journalists on Thursday in Osogbo, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, said the arrests […]

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