Gowon Former Minister of Defence, Retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on Tuesday in Abuja, donated N3 billion at the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, also supported the book launch with a […]
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The screening committee of the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. According to the faction, which is backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Jonathan emerged as its presidential hopeful after the screening committee granted him a waiver. […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has launched a violent Crime response unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat violent crimes across Osun State. The initiative, according to the command, is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. In a statement issued by […]
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Ondo State Government has temporarily shut down 11 schools in Akure the state capital for the ruling All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary elections holding on Wednesday, 20th May 2026. The spokeswoman of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Bisi Lawani, disclosed this in a statement, quoting the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, […]
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Ondo State Dputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, has announced plans to fully fund the establishment of a music department in the Ondo State School for the Visually Impaired, Owo. A statement by his spokesman , Mr John Akinduro, said he made this promise during his familiarization visit to the school on Monday. Speaking with students […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The management of Osun State University has applauded the acceptance message of the institution’s newly appointed Chancellor, Victoria Adunola Samson, describing her emergence as “a round peg in a round hole.” The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye, said Mrs Samson’s response to the congratulatory message earlier sent to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo At least 30 operational vehicles have been distributed to the police and other sister security agencies in Osun State as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. They were distributed by the factional Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, Hon. Samuel Idowu […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, we shall conclude our discussion on the classifications of wealth, and the need for us to know what we ought to know for the purpose of our education,progress and enlightenment in the drive towards fulfilling our glory in life.* *Please read on :* *5) THE WEALTHY :* *The wealthy are individuals […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, has called for the preservation of human dignity, authentic relationships and spirituality in the face of growing dependence on digital technology and artificial intelligence. In his reflection to mark the 2026 World Communications Day, Bishop Badejo stressed the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists will on Wednesday host the Deputy Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Akinyode Oyewusi, at another edition of the Osun NUJ Guest Platform. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the NUJ Press Centre, beside Government Technical College, Osogbo. […]
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