By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and alleged mistreatment of one of its members, Mr. Rasaq Dolapo Gafar, by officers of the Oyo State Police Command. The suspect was reportedly arrested on August 4, 2025, at his workplace […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, on Wednesday led a delegation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a strategic sensitization visit to the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). It was in continuation of the commission’s enlightenment on the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A member of the National Assembly Service Commission and former lawmaker, Hon. Taiwo Oluga, has raised serious concerns over the alarming rise in teenage and underage pregnancies in rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking after a recent community engagement programme, she described the trend as a pressing public health and social crisis […]
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Nigeria’s First Female Editor of a National Newspaper The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and media icon, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who died at 82. In a press statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the NGE described Dr. Abiola as […]
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Ghana’s defence and environment ministers were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday. That country’s presidency disclosed this, hours after the armed forces reported a chopper carrying three crew members and five passengers dropped off the radar. Everyone onboard was killed in the accident, authorities said. Shortly after President John Mahama’s swearing-in in January this year, […]
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), said the president described the measure as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He […]
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The All Progressives Congress has released a revised schedule of activities and timetable for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. It also sets nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined N50 million, offered significant concessions, including exemptions for female aspirants and persons with disabilities, and a 50% discount on nomination fees for […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has recommitted himself to supporting press freedom in the country. He spoke on Wednesday in Osogbo at the launch of a book by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in the state, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu. The governor described the book, titled “Echoes of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has assured residents and visitors of watertight security arrangements to ensure a peaceful celebration of this year’s Osun Osogbo Festival. The grand finale of the festival which often attracts visitors, particularly tourists from across the world to Osun State capital is billed for Friday. The state police […]
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The police in Ondo State on Tuesday launched a manhunt for the abductors of two persons in Supare Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday evening. One of the victims of the crime is a member of staff of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Omoniyi Eleyinmi, while the identity of the other […]
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