By John Dike, Osogbo In the spirit of Ramadan and the Lenten season, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Osun State has distributed 1,600 bags of 50kg rice to Muslim and Christian communities across the state. The group also extended the gesture to labour unions, the National Association of Nigerian Students, and various ethnic groups, including […]
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Ondo State’s former First Lady, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has declared her intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election on the platform of Labour Party, LP. She disclosed this after attending the LP’s National Executive Council (NEC) and stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to drive ongoing reforms and improve operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force. He made the call on Thursday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, and members of its […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Why would God choose not to speak to His own chosen servant in a great moment of challenge in the form of strong wind, or in an earthquake, or in a fire manifestation?* *This was because Elijah was distracted.* *God knew that if He had spoken to Elijah prior to the point […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Timothy Owoeye, has advised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to complement prayers with deliberate political action ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He gave the advice on Wednesday during the annual Ramadan lecture organised by […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, has prohibited the display of political materials and activities at Eid-el-Fitr prayer grounds across Osogbo, in a move aimed at preserving peace and religious harmony. He directed that no worshiper should wear clothes, caps, or any item bearing the logo or emblem of political parties […]
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The landing cost of imported petrol is N94.53 cheaper than the domestic gantry price, according to a report by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria. This came as over 156 million litres of petrol arrived in Nigeria within the week. In its latest weekly report, MEMAN disclosed that the landing cost of imported petrol […]
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President Bola Tinubu speaks during a State Banquet in in St George’s Hall, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP) President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday stated that the country’s […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has urged peace, moderation, and vigilance as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr. He felicitated with the faithful across the state on the joyous occasion marking the successful completion of the Ramadan month. Aiyedatiwa commended the Muslim Ummah for their devotion and sacrifice during Ramadan, noting that “the holy month has once […]
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Kano State Government has confirmed that the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, will lead the Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) this Eid-el-Fitr amid heightened security measures. In a statement on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, said the government, under Governor Abba Yusuf, “has received credible intelligence reports through the […]
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