Let’s work together to heal, unite Osun, Adeleke appeals to his people, as he gets return certificate

announces ₦500m fund for victims of recent political violence full scholarships by the Adeleke family up to university level for children, dependents of victims of recent election violence By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared to his people that now is the time to heal and unite Osun State which was […]

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FUOYE debunks VC’s arrest over Osun election

Authorities of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have debunked the reported arrest and detention by the police in Abuja in connection with his role in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. “Prof. Ogunwole was never arrested and detained by any security agency,” the university stated. Ogunwole, who declared the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, winner of […]

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Ondo fixes secondary school admission cut-off mark at 300

The Ondo State Government has fixed the cut-off marks for admission into public Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1) statewide for the 2026/2027 academic session at 300 marks. According to the state’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology successful candidates must score at least 300 marks in the admission assessment. Aimed at ensuring that only qualified […]

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Aiyedatiwa promises succour for Ore market fire victims

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised succour for traders affected by the fire that recently destroyed parts of Sabo Market, Ore, in Odigbo Local Government area of the state. Specifically, the incident, which occurred on August 12, destroyed shops and goods estimated at millions of naira, resulting in significant financial losses for the affected […]

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We are all products of our relationships

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Without any exception, we are all products of our relationship with others.* *Nobody knew Joseph in the palace of Pharaoh, until someone recommended him to the king of Egypt.* *Nobody knew Daniel, until Ashpenaz – the chief Official in the palace, recommended him to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.* *Nobody knew Esther until […]

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Osun APC condemns alleged post-election attack on members at Iree

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what it described as the alleged violent attacks on its members and supporters at Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of the state, five days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Ademola Adeleke winner of the August 15 […]

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Ogogo receives 500 help offers – Jide Kosoko

Veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo About 500 voluntary offers have flooded in to help ailing veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, regain his radiant health. Ogogo is battling stage four cancer according to his family members and as confirmed by experts. This latest development was disclosed […]

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Canada invites 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence

Canada has invited 1,000 candidates through its Express Entry system to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the latest ministerial instructions published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The department said candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of […]

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US tightens green card rules with stricter public charge test

The United States is set to tighten its assessment of the public charge requirement for certain green card applicants from September 18, 2026, following updated guidance issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The updated guidance published on USCIS’ website on Wednesday explains how USCIS officers will determine whether an immigrant applying to adjust […]

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APC fixes August 22 for state, federal legislative primaries

The All Progressives Congress has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states and legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced this in its timetable and schedule of activities signed by its National […]

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