Bad road: Communities beg Adeleke for help

Irepodun, and Olodo off Osunjela communities in Osun State have appealed  to the state government to help rehabilitate the deplorable  Osunjela – Owode Ede road. Presently, the road is not motorable as it continues damaging vehicles including tricycles and cars. Worse still, this raining season has aggravated the bad state of the road, which is […]

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Harnessing Nigeria’s online power: A call for positive representation

Bayode By; Steve Bayode In today’s digital landscape, blogging, vlogging, streaming, and content creation have emerged as lucrative professions. Many individuals are cashing in on these opportunities, particularly those who tap into Nigeria’s vibrant online space—arguably the largest in Africa and a significant player on the global stage. Nigeria boasts a remarkable online presence, with […]

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Over 80% of candidates absent from mop-up UTME — JAMB

Over 80 percent of the 98,232 candidates eligible for Saturday’s nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination failed to appear, a development the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board attributed to intensified security measures targeting impersonators and exam cheats. The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who monitored the exercise at the Technology CBT Centre in NAF Valley Estate, […]

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Ganduje’s resignation, part of party’s evolution – APC govs

Ganduje The All Progressives Congress governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, have acknowledged the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, describing it as a natural step in the party’s ongoing evolution. In a communiqué issued after their two-day strategic meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, the governors […]

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Fubara-Wike peace deal: Gov’s supporters reject terms

The peace deal ending the protracted feud between the suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the FCT minister, Nyesome Wike has been rejected by the governor’s supporters. Indeed, they described the truce, which was mediated by President Bola Tinubu, as fragile and a surrender by the governor to the minister. The President, on Thursday […]

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Amotekun begs Osun politicians: ‘Don’t drag us into politics, we’re neutral’

Amotekun Corps in Osun State has begged politicians not to drag it into partisan controversies, as it affirmed its neutrality in all its operations. It made the appeal following recent allegations by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against the Corps of harassment, brutality, and politically motivated arrests. The corps in a statement by its spokesman, […]

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Oyo to enforce QR code jacket policy for Okada riders

Following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators, Oyo State Government has resolved to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, This was in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Oyelade quoted the Chairman of Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major […]

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Ibadan poly alumni, students reject renaming

Students and alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have rejected the renaming of the institution after the departed Governor Omololu Olunloyo, by Governor Seyi Makinde. The students, in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Oladipupo Olamide, expressed disappointment over the move. According to the statement, “We strongly believe that […]

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Common entrance exam holds tomorrow in Ondo

The Common Entrance Examination into public secondary schools in Ondo State will hold tomorrow, Saturday, 28 June, 2025. The examination, also known as Placement Examination will take place simultaneously at designated centres across the 18 Local Government Area of the state. This was announced n a statement by the Director, Information and Media, Mr Olaoluwa […]

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