By Olusola Adeyegbe Nineteen years ago today, on Friday the 1st of June 2007, I published my very first blog post on a platform I called Spiritual Activism. The words were simple, the audience was unknown, and the reach was modest. But the conviction behind those words was real. I wrote about gratitude, about perspective, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday following an attack by armed bandits who reportedly barricaded the highway and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the payment of N204.3 million as death benefits to the families of civil servants who died while in active service in the state. The cheque presentation was held in Osogbo on Monday, where the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, represented the governor […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Najeem Folasayo Salaam, has unveiled an ambitious development blueprint aimed at transforming the state through economic revitalization, infrastructure development, reliable electricity supply, youth empowerment, agricultural revolution and transparent governance. Speaking at the manifesto presentation held at the Press Centre […]
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The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku, has urged prayers for peace and unity of the country in view of the worrisome security issues being experienced. In a new month greeting to the polytechnic’s community, titled “Rector’s Charge: Reflection on Our Nation’s Security”, which he signed, he […]
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Condemns Political Violence By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Taliat Simbiat, an Accord Party chieftain who reportedly slumped and died during the party’s recent primary election in Iwo. In a condolence message issued on Sunday through his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the immediate implementation of a reviewed remuneration package for academic staff of the University of Ilesa (UNILESA), in a move aimed at improving staff welfare and strengthening the institution’s academic capacity. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated May 29, 2026, and referenced […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Labour Party (LP) in Osun State has concluded its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing candidates for National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats through a consensus arrangement endorsed by stakeholders across the state. It also formally affirmed Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo There was jubilation among Osun State pilgrims in Makkah as Governor Ademola Adeleke fulfilled his pledge to support them during the 2026 Hajj exercise by distributing cash gifts to all pilgrims from the state. The governor approved a cash gift of 100 Saudi Riyals each for the 980 pilgrims currently performing […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, has resumed academic activities across all programmes and levels of the institution with effect from Monday, June 1, 2026. In a statement issued by the Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mr. Abiodun Oloyede, students were directed to return to campus for lectures and other academic engagements. He […]
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