By John Dike, Osogbo Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Osun State Wing, on Tuesday staged a peaceful solidarity protest in Osogbo, calling for the immediate rescue and safe return of teachers and pupils abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The protesters, comprising teachers from various parts of […]
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The Department of State Services, DSS, has debunked the reported arrest and detention of the American based celebrated columnist, Prof Okey Ndibe. In a statement on Tuesday titled “Re: Arrest of Professor Okey Ndibe – Setting the records straight”, and signed by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications National Headquarters, State Services, […]
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President Bola Tinubu, leading some other prominent Nigerians, has showered praises on Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, as he marks his 60th birthday on June 2. The prominent Nigerians, including political heavyweights, and elder statesmen, noted the multiple-award winning journalist’s years of commitment to democracy, balanced journalism, and national development. […]
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Nationwide price surge defies increase in local production Akure residents, traders lament costs, household pressure Cooking gas prices have surged to as high as N2,000 per kilogramme across Nigeria despite increased domestic production and declining imports. Supply shortages and distribution bottlenecks continue to push up retail prices in many locations, investigations have revealed. In Akure, […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on Wednesday, June 3 in the trial of five men being prosecuted for the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack in an Owo, Ondo State Catholic Church that killed over 41 worshippers. The five are facing terrorism charges filed against them by the Department of State Services […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, we shall include on yesterday’s reflections about the dangers a man of strength faces when his life is not regulated by wisdom as typified by obedience to God’s directives.* *Please take your time and ponder about the following examples :* *1) The strength of Samson was not moderated with humility and […]
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Kicks against attack on member in Ondo ARD down tools in FMC Owo, Akure annex as thugs brutalize physician The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on nationwide industrial action over what it describes as incessant assaults and attacks on doctors in medical facilities in the country. According to NARD, the […]
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President Bola Tinubu A fierce power tussle is quietly unfolding within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the release of the party’s National Assembly candidates list for the 2027 elections. Following the development, a group has cautioned President Bola Tinubu not to impose National Assembly members who had been rejected by APC members in […]
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has congratulated his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Noting Ajanaku’s professional achievements and contributions to the state’s development, he said: “Attaining the age of 60 is a remarkable milestone that calls for gratitude to God and reflection on a […]
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Prof. Jerry Gana, Secretary of ADC, Rauf Aregbesola; National Chairman of ADC, Sen. David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State during the National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders hosted by Governor Makinde in Ibadan With less than seven months to the 2027 presidential election, Nigerians hoping for […]
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