By Olubunmi Adebayo *The two sons of Prophet Eli were typical examples of people who engaged in the misuse of power and position.* *Hophni and Phinehas used the office of their father as the High Priest of the nation of Israel, to occupy juicy priestly positions and went ahead to execute personal gain and exploitation […]
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By Steve Otaloro A wave of speculative reports and calculated inquiries has been circulating in recent days, alleging that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has withdrawn his support from the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ondo South Senatorial District and is instead throwing his weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the same seat. […]
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The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, has felicitated with the institution’s Muslim community and the entire Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Maulud celebration. I a statement he signed, the Rector said: “On behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students of the Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, I heartily felicitate […]
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Two By John Dike, Osogbo Two civilians were killed while two police officers sustained serious injuries when suspected political thugs attacked a police patrol team along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway in Osun State. The incident occurred at about 11:00am on Monday, August 24, 2026, when the patrol team attached to the Ikire Division, accompanied by the […]
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Adeleke makes five requests, wants Ikire DPO disciplined By John Dike, Osogbo The new Osun State police boss, CP Ibrahim Umar D. Zungura, has pledged to work closely with the state government and other stakeholders to restore peace, strengthen security and rebuild public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. He made the commitment on Monday […]
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Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education The Federal Government has released the 2026/2027 admission list for successful candidates offered places into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) of federal unity colleges across the country. The admission release, approved by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, marks the commencement of the admission process for successful candidates […]
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The Nigerian film industry has continued to mourn the loss of some of its biggest stars in 2026, with the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, emerging as one of the latest tragedies to hit Nollywood. From veteran actors who shaped Nigerian theatre, television and Yoruba cinema to younger stars […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday flagged off the construction of a 2.38-kilometre, 94-span flyover along the Oyemekun–Oba Adesida Road corridor in Akure, describing it as a strategic intervention to tackle persistent traffic congestion and boost investment and economic growth. The flyover will run from Adegbola Junction through Ojaoba and Adegbemile-Om eja to St […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has condemned the fatal shooting at the Naira and Kobo motor park in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, demanding the immediate investigation, dismissal and prosecution of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Irewole Division. . It alleged that the DPO opened fire on unarmed […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has constituted a Committee on Election Violence Victims to verify claims by persons affected by election-related violence and oversee the disbursement of the ₦500 million Election Violence Victims Relief Endowment Fund established by the state government. The committee, constituted by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is expected […]
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