The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Union of Local Government Employees have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s plan to enforce direct deductions of council funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, even as state governments continue to retain control over allocations to local governments. During the 15th National Executive […]
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The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. US Mission in Nigeria announced this via a statement on Monday, December 22, 2025. It noted that the restriction was in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, entitled “Restricting […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The police have arrested three suspects over alleged unlawful possession of human parts following a sting operation in a community near Iwo. The suspects were arrested on December 3, 2025, by operatives attached to the Iwo Area Command while hiding inside a dilapidated building. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Arole Oduduqa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday hosted renowned Nigerian music star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, alongside his mother at his historic Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Olaleke Agboke, has reaffirmed that credible, transparent, and peaceful elections remain the foundation for sustainable development and good governance in Nigeria. He made this known while delivering a goodwill message at the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) Long-Term Election Security Monitor Training held […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Management and staff of Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (PHCDB) have celebrated the 2025 Christmas season in grand style following the state’s emergence as the overall South-West Champion at the Primary Health Care (PHC) Challenge Awards for the second consecutive year. The award ceremony marked yet another milestone […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo In anticipation of increased human and vehicular movement during the Yuletide season, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has deployed 1,700 personnel across the state to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical national assets. The State Commandant of NSCDC in Osun, Mr. Igbalawole Sotiyo, […]
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reaffirms confidence in Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Accord Vanguard (IMAV) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, against what it described as an attempt to return former governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, to power through the back […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo As Osun State steadily counts down to the August 8, 2026 governorship election, leading political figures in Ede Federal Constituency have intensified mobilisation in support of the reelection of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Bamidele Salam, […]
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Says Deep Sea Port Licence Revalidated Petrochemical Plant, Modular Refinery Sited at Sunshine FTZ Coastal Highway, Nursing College, Tourism Corridor Underway Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday enlisted the support of Ilaje people for the mega projects being executed in the area by his administration. He enumerated a string of major projects being executed […]
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