By Steve Otaloro The recent approval by Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) of three major privately financed infrastructure projects valued at approximately $4.29 billion marks a defining moment in the nation’s economic re-engineering drive. The approved projects the Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, the Ondo Deep Seaport, and the 460-megawatt Katsina-Ala Hydropower Plant […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday joined the nationwide protests, urging the government to take decisive action against rising insecurity, including kidnappings and banditry. The state chairman of NLC, Mr. Christopher Arapasopo, described the protest as “a form of awareness and a call to government at […]
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Residents say continuous detention hreatens peace, security By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene and secure the release of the state’s Amotekun Corps Commander, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, who is currently being held by the Nigeria Police Force, warning that his continued detention […]
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Chinese investors commend ongoing transformation By John Dike, Osogbo A delegation of Chinese investors from Mainland China and Hong Kong has commended Osun State Government for the rapid infrastructural transformation taking place across towns and cities in the state, describing the development as a major catalyst for industrialisation, economic expansion, and shared prosperity. The investors, […]
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Omoyele Sowore at the NLC protest in Abuja. Photo credit: The Cable Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress assembled at the NLC Secretariat, Labour House, Abuja, on Wednesday for a nationwide protest against rising insecurity and worsening economic conditions across the country. President Bola Tinubu met with NLC leadership on Tuesday night in a bid […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo One person has been confirmed dead while another sustained injuries in a lone motorcycle accident that occurred on Tuesday night at the Jagilegbo area of Ifetedo, Osun State. The fatal crash, according to a First Incident Report issued by the spokesperson of FRSC, Agnes Ogungbemi, the unfortunate incident occurred at about […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured that his administration will complete all ongoing projects in the sltat. He gave the assurance on Tuesday during a tour of Ifedore and Idanre Local Government Areas, where elated residents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) turned out in large numbers to welcome him and his […]
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Facts emerged on Sunday on why the much-anticipated nomination meeting of candidates for the vacant Awujale stool and paramount ruler of Ijebu land was postponed by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. It was also learnt that the number of aspirants seeking to become the next Awujale is not fewer than 60. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which […]
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Akpabio during Senate sitting on Tuesday The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate widespread rumours on social media alleging the collapse and in some cases, death of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The resolution followed a point of order raised under order 42 by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Acting Nuncio of the World Bishops Council (WBC) in Africa, Bishop Seun Adeoye has expressed grave concern over what he described as emerging signs of authoritarian tendencies, warning that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be positioning himself for lifelong rule. His words, “I strongly perceive that there are moves beyond […]
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