Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for an independent international review of the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, saying the circumstances surrounding the incident and its eventual resolution deserve closer scrutiny in the interest of justice and public confidence. Speaking after the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Political tension ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election intensified on Monday as Governor Ademola Adeleke and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) traded accusations over political violence and the role of the international community in ensuring a peaceful poll. The disagreement followed Governor Adeleke’s call for the international […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo With just 33 days to the August 15 governorship election, the Imole Campaign Council, TICC, which is working for the return of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), alleging that they are yet to embark on […]
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Education.mimister, Dr Tunji Alausa. The Federal Government has suspended the proposed hike in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination, until it consults widely with stakeholders. A statement on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education said the letter conveying the proposed […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Several people are outside there who are sad, some very sad.* *Such people focus on the negative sides and drives of life. If they are happy this moment, they will come up with why they should be sad the next moment.* *This category of people are either unmindful or are entirely unaware […]
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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar The Yoruba Ronu Group has condemned the latest comments by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over the successful rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, It described his remarks as another alleged desperate attempt […]
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A former Minister of State (Transport), Ademola Adegoroye, has donated whiteboards and grinding machines to Ondo State School for the Hearing Impaired, Akure. He made the donations on Saturday in commemoration of his birthday celebration. The prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state organised a party celebrating his birthday with the […]
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Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire, Oyo State, after regaining their freedom following a 56-day captivity. Photo: X/@aonanuga1956 Parents of the rescued schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have expressed relief over the development, saying they are eagerly waiting to reunite with their children. The victims, comprising pupils and […]
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CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria has welcomed the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing it as a moment of thanksgiving while urging the government not to relent until all Nigerians still held by terrorists and bandits regain […]
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The Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during the coutesy visit. Photo: Osun State Government The European Union Election Observation Mission will monitor the forthcoming Osun State governorship election as part of its commitment to promoting credible democratic processes, the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, has said. […]
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