NANS warns against politicising student body, seeks temporary suspension of academic activities over Osun election security concerns

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, in conjunction with recognised student leadership structures across Osun State, has warned political parties and actors against dragging the student body into partisan politics ahead of the August 15 governorship election The association said it remains a neutral organisation and has […]

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Accord, APC trade allegations Over Lameco Flyover, alleged project sabotage

By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party, the ruling party in Osun State and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded accusations over the condition of the recently commissioned Lameco Junction Flyover in Osogbo. The ruling party dismissed the opposition’s stance, alleging that elements within the APC were behind acts of vandalism targeting government infrastructure. […]

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Adeleke warns police to stop harassing Amotekun personnel

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies operating in the state to stop the arrest and harassment of operatives of the the state’s Amotekun Corps while carrying out their lawful duties. He gave the warning during a high-level security meeting with heads of […]

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Osun NUJ commends Adeleke for hiring 66 OSBC workers, condemns pre-election violence

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for approving the permanent employment of 66 freelance staff of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC), describing the decision as a significant boost to workers’ welfare and morale. The commendation was part of the resolutions reached at […]

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Owa Obokun lists needs of Ijesaland as APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji visits

By John Dike, Osogbo The Owa of Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has reeled out the needs of his people as he received the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  in the August 15 governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji , who had paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that meaningful development […]

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Trump commends Tinubu on fight against terrorists

United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.”   He conveyed this in a letter to President Tinubu, which he signed, applauding the latter’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” President […]

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FG approves Millennium Crest University in Ondo

to take off in Akure with 3 faculties, 12 degree programmes A new private Millennium Crest University, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, will soon take off at its Aaye, Oda Road, Akure campus in the state capital. In the  approval letter issued by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, to […]

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I’m following Gbenga Daniel’s footsteps – Ogun governor

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described a former governor of the state and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, as a leader he holds in high esteem, saying he is closely following in his footsteps despite their recent political differences. He made the remarks in a video from last […]

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Delayed justice, crowded cells: Over 80,000 rot in Nigerian prisons

Prisoners inside a correctional facility Nigeria’s correctional centres remain severely overcrowded, with tens of thousands of inmates awaiting trial despite repeated government efforts to decongest custodial facilities. While officials point to recent reforms and inmate releases as evidence of progress, fresh statistics and first-hand accounts suggest that prolonged pretrial detention, stringent bail conditions and systemic […]

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