Fernando Dias da Costa wearing a red hat, says he fled his party headquarters as armed men came to arrest him. Credit: Reuters Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa just days after a coup prevented the results of the recent election being announced. The 47-year-old, who ran as a […]
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The famous Agbekoya warriors have joined forces with the local security outfit Amotekun corps to flush out bandits lurking in the forests within the Southwest state’s. In the first instance, they have moved to some villages in Oyo State to some villages in Oyo State amid the escalating kidnapping incidents in neighbouring Kwara and Kogi […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof Siyan Oyeweso, is dead. Oyeweso, 64, according to sources died early Tuesday Morning after a brief illness. He was, until his death, the Provost of Post-Graduate College, Osun State University. Confirming the death, the younger brother to the deceased, Olawale Oyeweso […]
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Northern governors and traditional rulers on Monday called for a six-month suspension of mining activities across the region, blaming illegal mining for the worsening insecurity in many states. The northern leaders also announced plans to mobilise N228 billion to fight bandits terrorising communities across the region. Under the arrangement, each state and its local governments […]
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There are strong indications that the immediate former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, rtd, may replace Alhaji Abubakar Badaru as Defence Minister. Badaru resigned on Monday citing health reasons. Musa was in Aso Rock on Monday to see the President for undisclosed reasons, which sources said may be connected with his impending […]
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To announce new party today By John Dike, Osogbo At last, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the platform on which he was elected in 2022. Before then, he had been elected a senator also under the PDP banner. This latest development brings to an end months of […]
Continue Readingstresses protecting lives, property remains govt priority Police CP, NSCDC Commandant, others hail Gov over support for security agencies Security governance is the responsibility of every citizen, “a continuous journey” demanding both public engagement and unwavering government support. Ondo State Governorr Lucky Aiyedatiwa declared this as he affirmed that safeguarding lives and property remains the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has postponed its governorship primaries earlier scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, citing an escalating leadership crisis at the national level that has disrupted key pre-primary processes. State Chairman of the party, Hon. Sunday Bisi, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists, party […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with the board, management and staff of the Nigerian NewsDirect on its 15th years anniversary, hailing the organisation’s pronounced contributions to media evolution and driving excellence. He commended the vision of the departed founder, Prince Dr. Samuel Folorunsho Ibiyemi, noting that the medium has […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive to modernize Nigeria’s road network and enhance safety on all highways, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a firm directive to all construction companies operating across Nigerian roads. A statement by Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant […]
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