The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The government congratulated […]
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Oba Adesuyi Haastrup says traditional institutions vital in mobilising people for democratic roles By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has emphasized the critical role of traditional institutions in mobilizing citizens for democratic participation. He spoke during his courtesy […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old ex-convict, Jimoh Akeem, to three years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for stealing 17 tubers of yam. The Prosecutor, Corporal Oluokun Babatunde, informed the court that the stolen yams, valued at ₦35,000, belonged to one Tiamiyu Abegunde. He […]
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Calls him leader with unquantifiable zeal for progress By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, describing him as a leader with an “unquantifiable zeal for progress.” In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke lauded the Vice […]
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Prof. Ayodeji Omole (middle), Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi (7th left), flanked by the new Deans and some Principal officers. Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, has inaugurated four new faculties to meet the growing demand for nursing education and actualise institution’s collegiate status. This was in a statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the […]
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Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has reaffirmed full confidence in the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and the Chairman of the University Council, Prof Wale Oladipo, describing recent event at Ife Federal Constituency as a family dispute being resolved by the party leadership. In a statement […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Otan-Aiyegbaju in the Boluwaduro Local Government Council Area of Osun State, Mr Emmanuel Wale Salako, has appealed to the supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to take the ongoing national voters’ registration exercise with levity as it is the […]
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Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, for opposing his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to stay away from his political decisions. The duo had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to hand its ticket to Jonathan, arguing that his return bid would […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N350 million as payment for the 2025 scholarship and bursary for students of the state’s origin in higher institutions across the country. The payment covers five different categories of scholarship, including medical, and Law students, and those with disabilities. The N350 million approved by the Governor for about […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State police boss, CP Ibrahim Gotan, has called on the feuding communities of Erin-Osun, Ilobu, and Ifon-Osun to embrace peace and unity, saying only a peaceful environment can pave the way for meaningful development. He made the appeal on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment tour of the affected communities in […]
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