Most Nigerian pastors poor – Cleric

By John Dike, Osogbo General Overseer of Sufficient Grace and Truth International Ministries (SGTIM), Bishop Seun Adeoye, has said that the widespread belief that Nigerian pastors are wealthy is largely false, stressing that the majority of ministers are struggling financially. The cleric, who also serves as the Acting Nuncio of the World Bishops Council (WBC) […]

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Afenifere backs US-Nigeria Christmas Day strikes on bandits

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has thrown its weight behind the attack on terrorists in the North-Western part of the country by the United States military forces on Christmas Day. In a statement issued on Friday by its Organising Secretary, Kole Omololu, commended the attack as timely and necessary. He said the action of the US […]

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Accord Slams Wole Oke Over Alleged Desperate Plot to Mislead INEC

By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party in Osun State has slammed Hon. Wole Oke for his call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister as a political party. In a statement by  Mallam Olawale Rasheed, apokesman to Governor Adewolu Adeleke, the party noted with deep concern and utter disdain the alleged crude, […]

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ASUSS President Felicitates Teachers, Canvasses Improved Welfare, Security

By John Dike, Osogbo The President of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Comrade Sola Adigun, has congratulated members of the union across the country on the celebration of Christmas and the forthcoming New Year, commending their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices throughout the outgoing year. In a goodwill message to ASUSS members, Comrade […]

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Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́ cuddling a dead empire (1)

By Tunde Odesola The (Ọmọ) child (tó) is (bá) the (ma jẹ́) father (Àṣàmú) to (kékeré) the (ló ti ń jẹnu) man (ṣámú-ṣámú). Ehn, yes! Deal with it! The mishmash opening sentence is intentional because it is confusion I have on offer today, not peace or order. Not prostration or placation. My esteemed readers can’t […]

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Aiyedatiwa’s Accessible Style of Leadership

By; Steve Otaloro The true beauty of democracy lies in its intimacy- the sacred closeness between the governed and those entrusted with power. It is a system at its finest when leadership is not barricaded behind protocols but walks freely among the people, listening, learning, and responding. In Ondo State today, this ideal finds vivid […]

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Christmas: Keep Spreading God’s Love, Adeleke Urges Christians

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the Christian faithful across the state to continue spreading God’s love during the Christmas season, noting that the Birth of Jesus Christ symbolized the ultimate expression of divine love for humanity. In a Christmas message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor […]

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Beneficiaries thank Adeleke for distributing rice across Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Residents across various communities in Osun State have expressed appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the distribution of bags of rice to vulnerable households as part of efforts to ease the cost of living and enhance the welfare of citizens during the festive season. The rice distribution, carried out under the […]

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