West Africa in a state of emergency — ECOWAS President

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said that the region is in a state of emergency. Its President, Omar Touray, stated this on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja. The meeting was convened in response to a recent wave of coups […]

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Aiyedatiwa reaffirms support for LG administration

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reiterated the strategic importance of local government administration as the tier of government closest to the grassroots. He spoke on Monday as he commissioned a newly renovated event center and a block of classrooms executed by the Ondo West Local Government Area, describing the projects as a practical demonstration […]

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Adeleke celebrates First Lady Titilola at 60

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has celebrated the state’s first lady, Titilola as she marks her 60th birthday, describing her as “a pillar of support and a symbol of discipline and morality” In a birthday message he personally signed, the governor recalled with nostalgia how the bonding started and how the […]

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Cleric urges Tinubu to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity as he did Benin coup

By John Dike, Osogbo Pastor Lawrence Bamilaw of Apostolic Grace Network International has charged President Bola Tinubu tlo swiftly tackle the nation’s security crisis as he did the Benin Republic coup. The cleric gave the charge while addressing journalists during this year’s edition of the African Marathon Praise “25,” held at the Correspondents’ Chapel in […]

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I am not responsible for JUSUN strike – Adeleke

By Jude Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has distanced himself and his administration from the ongoing strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in the state, insisting that the crisis lies squarely within the constitutional mandate of the Chief Judge. His position was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by his […]

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The sacred duty and responsibility of an earthly judge

By Banji Ayoola Only the Lord can judge accurately without flaws. He is the Only Judge. The concept judgment is connected with what must exist. It is the Law. It is what swings completely in, and with the Laws expressing the Will of the Almighty Father. It expresses the Truth. The judgement given in every […]

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Adeleke mourns SOJ Worldwide publisher Adesoji Omosebi

Departed Publisher of SOJ Worldwide, Mr. Adesoji Omosebi plans health insurance scheme for journalists By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has mourned the death of Adesoji Omosebi, Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News and a prominent member of the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA). In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]

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End JUSUN strike now, uphold rule of law, NBA appeals to Adeleke

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches in Osun State have appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene in the ongoing Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) strike, which has effectively brought the state’s judicial system to a standstill. In a communique signed by the chairmen of the five NBA branches […]

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NUJ to induct eminent Nigerians into hall of fame in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, will on Wednesday induct distinguished personalities into its prestigious Hall of Fame. A statement by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, and Secretary, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, said the ceremony would hold at the NUJ Press Centre, Iwo-Ibadan Road, Osogbo, beginning […]

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