Christians and Muslims in Nigeria have commenced their 2026 fasting season almost simultaneously, in what religious leaders describe as a rare convergence of Lent and Ramadan. Leaders of both faiths described the development as unique and urged followers to use the season to draw closer to God, love one another, and pray for peace and […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Being impervious to corrections simply means the habit of not taking to corrections.* *It is bad to fall, but it is worse when you do not take to corrections after having made a mistake.* *I have discovered that most great falls were preceded by strong warnings that were never heeded by people.* […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The High Chief Ojomu of Ipee land, Kolawole Adeyinka Sunday, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims and Christians in Ipee and beyond as they commence the sacred fasting seasons of Ramadan and Lent, urging adherents to embrace renewed devotion and spiritual reflection. In a goodwill message released to mark the beginning […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Southwest Zone D of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum, effective February 18, 2026, to higher institutions in the zone which have increased their fees to review the increments. It also condemned what it described as arbitrary tuition increases implemented by some tertiary institutions […]
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By John, Osogbo Osun State Government has split the 55.6-kilometre Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road project among three contractors to ensure its timely completion. State Director of Highways, Engr. Moruf Ojebode, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing 3.6km Odo-Ori–Oja-Oba–Post Office dual carriageway in Iwo on Wednesday. He explained that the decision to divide the major […]
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Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku has prayed for a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan and a grace-filled Lenten season for Christians and Muslims in the institution’s community. His prayer was contained in a statement that he signed on Wednesday, welcoming the […]
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Dangote Cement paid about N900 billion in taxes in 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday. He said Dangote Industries generates more energy than many Nigerian states, which is a plus for the African continent. President Tinubu spoke when he unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, where he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s pride in […]
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Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on residents to uphold religious tolerance, foster peaceful coexistence, and remain vigilant as Muslims and Catholics begin the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, the governor described the […]
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Opposition lawmakers of the House of Representatives, briefing journalists after a walkout protest to oppose the alteration of Electoral Act Bill, at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Tuesday. Credit: Lucy Ladidi Ateko Lawmakers retain manual fallback in results transmission Senate divided 55–15 after stormy session House minority stages walkout over Clause 60(3) INEC timeline cut […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has extended warm greetings to the Muslims and Christians as they begin the sacred observances of Ramadan and Lent. In a goodwill message, he described the period as a spiritually significant season that calls for deep […]
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