Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria has shown that a litre of imported petrol is about N64 cheaper than the one produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. However, the refinery debunked the report, challenging importers to defy the ongoing airstrikes in the Middle East […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 Nigerian General Elections if the National Assembly fails to urgently amend contentious provisions in the Electoral Act 2026. In a communiqué issued after its General Assembly meeting at the council’s national secretariat in Abuja, […]
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Frank Mba The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training and Development at the Force Headquarters, DIG Frank Mba, has voluntarily retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years of service. His retirement comes alongside those of some other senior officers following the recent retirement of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and […]
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Alimi By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has cautioned Heads of Local Government Administration (HLAs) in the state against participating in alleged illegal activities in the administration of their councils. It gave the warning through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, during a meeting convened by the State Local Government Service […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo All Progressives Congress candidate in the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has picked Mr Benjamin Adereti as his running mate for the August 15 poll. Adereti was the APC candidate for the Ife Federal Constituency seat in the 2023 House of Representatives election but lost to Taofeek Abimbola […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The presumptive long-awaited control of our world by Artificial Intelligence, alias AI, indeed better known as AI, is already here. It has no particularly known address. It is capable of sneaking into private homes. And it could be found in the market place. It is everywhere. It is both sweet and reassuring. […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has announced the schedule for the physical and credential screening of candidates from Osun State who applied for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables nationwide. The announcement was made by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, stating […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the August 15 2026 Osun State governorship election, with the notable absence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Osun State Public […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola, has commenced the distribution of 7,000 bags of rice to residents of Osun State as part of efforts to support citizens during the Ramadan fasting and Lenten season. The food distribution, tagged “Ileri-Oluwa Ramadan Package,” began on Thursday and is targeted at […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on journalists and media practitioners in the state to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and maintain zero tolerance for fake news in the discharge of their duties. The governor made the call on Thursday while receiving the newly elected leadership of the Nigeria […]
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