Osun blasts APC over ‘akotileta’ legacy, demands explanation on LAUTECH sale

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has launched a scathing attack on the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of deliberately crippling and eventually “selling out” the state’s stake in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Government Media Centre today, the administration described the actions of […]

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Oyebamiji to Adeleke: Stop dreaming, Tinubu won’t support your re-election

By John Dike, Osogbo The campaign team of Bola Oyebamiji has dismissed claims that Bola Tinubu is backing the re-election bid of Ademola Adeleke, describing the speculation as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Monday by the Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) Media Fronts, the group said reports suggesting a political pact […]

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Passengers hail Adeleke as ‘Imole’ rree train returns

By John Dike, Osogbo Passengers who travelled from Lagos and neighbouring states to Osun State for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebration have returned home in high spirits, praising Governor Ademola Adeleke for what they described as a timely and compassionate intervention. . The return journey on Sunday marked the successful completion of the “Imole Free […]

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ICPC Petition Targets State House Archives Official Over Alleged Fraud, Abuse of Office

By John Dike, Osogbo A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate a State House Archives official over allegations of fraud, abuse of office, and intimidation. The petition, addressed to ICPC Chairman Akin Oyegoke, identified a civil servant seconded from the National Archives of Nigeria, as the […]

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Osun labour movement denies APC allegations of planned violent protest

By John Dike, Osogbo The Joint Labour Movement in Osun State has refuted allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it is planning a violent protest targeting the United Bank for Africa (UBA), describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. The labour coalition, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union […]

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Osun releases new teachers supplementary list

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Ministry of Education has announced the release of a supplementary list to Batch One of the ongoing 2026 teachers’ recruitment exercise. The approval was granted by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, as part of efforts to expand employment opportunities for […]

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MDCAN debunks dual salary allegation, clarifies role of honorary consultants at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital

By John Dike, Osogbo The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital chapter, has dismissed claims that its members earn salaries from two institutions It clarified that honorary consultants only receive allowances for services rendered at the teaching hospital. In a statement signed by its chairman, Olufemi Ojewuyi, the association explained that […]

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US deploys drones, 200 troops to Nigeria for intelligence support — Report

MQ-9 (Reaper) drones. Photo credit: Daily Aviation. The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against insurgents across the northern region. The operation is strictly focused on surveillance and advisory support, with no US personnel […]

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