Marketers reject fuel pricing curbs, threaten shutdown

Fuel marketers have declared that their filling stations will stop selling petrol should the Federal Government try to enforce price control. The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview with our correspondent. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken […]

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Xenophobia: Nigerian embassy packed, 269 return as South Africa protests rise

An aerial view of protesters marching during a demonstration by the “March and March” movement marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Durban, on June 30, 2026. Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP The Federal Government has assured Nigerians still residing in South Africa of […]

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Oodua Global Concert: Ooni recommits to African diaspora, commends Alberta

By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and people of Alberta, Canada, for their hospitality and support during the maiden Oodua Global Concert, while reaffirming his commitment to strengthening cultural ties between the Ooni’s Palace and African diaspora communities. He conveyed the message through […]

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Ondo ALGON appeals to APC leadership over candidates list, seeks unity

Ondo State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) while appealing to the party leadership to uphold the outcome of the primary elections conducted in Ondo State. Chairman of the Association who doubles as Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga […]

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Elizade University excels with triple academic triumph

Students Win Three Prestigious National Awards, Reinforcing Institution’s Global Aspirations Elizade University has once again demonstrated why it is fast emerging as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding private universities, recording an unprecedented triple victory in national academic competitions that has further elevated its profile on the country’s educational landscape. In a remarkable feat that underscores […]

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Imole Campaign Council commends arrest of political thugs

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council has commended recent security actions in Osun State, describing the arrest of suspected political thugs by the police as a positive step toward ensuring peace and security ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council said […]

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Osun 2026: ‘I am in APC’, Omisore reaffirms, dismisses defection rumours

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State ex-Deputy Governor and former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has defected from the party, insisting that he remains a loyal member of the APC. Speculation over his political future intensified following the recent defection of some of […]

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INEC opens portal for ad hoc staff recruitment ahead of Osun governorship election

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of ad hoc staff for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. It announced that its online recruitment portal opened on June 27 and will remain accessible to interested applicants until 12:00 midnight on July 18, 2026. […]

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UNIOSUN probes student’s death, announces overhaul of campus health services

The management of Osun State University has constituted a committee to review the circumstances surrounding the death of a 400-level student, Osunlakin Grace, while announcing sweeping reforms to healthcare services across its campuses following a meeting with the National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone D. The resolutions disclosed in a statement by NANS Southwest […]

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