Adeleke, Oyebamiji celebrate Oluremi Tinubu at 66

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 election, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, have felicitated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. Adeleke, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the First Lady as […]

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Sowore questions leadership as Tinubu, Shettima travel out of Nigeria

By Ade Oyeyemi The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2027 election, Omoyele Sowore, has questioned who is currently overseeing the affairs of Nigeria following the absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country. Sowore raised the question in a post on his official Facebook page on […]

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Niger Miners’ Deaths: Govt probe may yield nothing, says Rufai Oseni

Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has expressed doubts about the outcome of the Federal Government’s investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State. Oseni said on Monday during the station’s Morning Show that a probe conducted solely by government agencies might fail to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deaths. His […]

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NOA urges early diagnosis, support for people living with dementia

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called for early diagnosis and increased support for people living with dementia as the world marks the 2026 World Alzheimer’s Day. It made the call in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, Bunmi Olaseinde, to commemorate the annual […]

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Osun parties trade allegations over NURTW motor park dispute

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have exchanged allegations over the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the administration of motor parks across the state. The dispute followed recent violence at a motor park in Ile-Ife and the subsequent […]

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Fire destroys Osogbo plywood firm

FFS saves N70m property By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Osun State Command, has responded to a fire outbreak at a plywood warehouse along the Osogbo–Ikirun Road in Osog bo, saving property estimated at ₦70 million. The incident occurred on Monday morning beside Fakunkle Comprehensive High School, opposite the MRS Filling Station. […]

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Taraba nursing students protest after hoodlums allegedly rape, injure colleague

By Ade Oyeyemi Students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, on Monday protested after suspected hoodlums allegedly invaded an off-campus female hostel, raped a student and injured her during the attack. The attackers reportedly stormed the hostel in the early hours of Monday, dispossessing students of their mobile phones and other valuables. […]

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Troops rescue 23 kidnapped victims, arrest suspects in Sokoto

By Ade Oyeyemi Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 23 kidnapped civilians and arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in separate operations across Sokoto State. The operations, conducted on Sunday, also disrupted attempted attacks by terrorists in Wurno, Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of […]

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Why Nigerians should reelect Tinubu – Mimiko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Banji Ayoola ‎A former Ondo State governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Abass Mimiko, has justified why Nigerians should reelect President Bola Tinubu next year. According to him, despite the prevailing economic hardship, the Tinubu administration has been a blessing to the country. He hinged his reasons […]

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Wike’s 2031 ambition behind his political moves — Rufai Oseni

By Ade Oyeyemi Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has said the political activities of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, may be linked to an ambition to contest the presidency in 2031. Oseni made the assertion on Monday while commenting on the recent disagreement between Wike and some governors elected on the […]

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