By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State’s Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the rejection of electronic transmission of election results, describing the move as inconsistent, illogical, and contrary to the spirit of electoral transparency, especially given the continued use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal […]
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Warns Against Internal Leadership Crises By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, raising the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. However, it warned that persistent internal leadership crises within parties pose a serious threat to democratic consolidation ahead of the 2027 General […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has commended the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the authorities and operatives of the Zone XI Command, for their prompt and patriotic efforts in investigating the brutal murder of its members in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. The party acknowledged the steps […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced a 47-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Muyideen Tunji, and two of his associates to death by hanging for the murder of a 53-year-old widow, Asiata Yekeen, allegedly for money ritual purposes. The other convicts are Yusuf Muslim (48) and Rabiu Fatai (55). Justice […]
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By Steve Otaloro My attention has been drawn to a publication circulating under the headline “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Was Not Prepared For The Job.” I wish to state categorically that the report is a gross distortion of my comments and a deliberate political misrepresentation. For the avoidance of doubt, as a seasoned media professional and […]
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APC chieftain, Hon Funke Kumuyi An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ondo State, Hon. Funke Kumuyi, has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing him as a gender-sensitive leader committed to empowering women through strategic appointments in his administration. She made the remarks during a radio interview reviewing the just-concluded 50th anniversary celebration of the state, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Local Government chairmen elected on the platform Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), on February 22, last year, have accused the State Commissioner of Police and other senior officers of alleged intimidation of traditional rulers and community leaders in Ikirun over the ongoing chieftaincy crisis. They levelled the allegation in a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, key leaders of the All Progressives Congress have intensified consultations aimed at reclaiming the state from the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party. Towards this end, Marine and Blue Economy minister, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola met with Senator Francis Fadahunsi, […]
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A STATEMENT BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS ORGANISATION (NPO) Preserving Nigeria’s Information Sovereignty: Why the Federal Government Must Act to Secure the Nigerian Press in the Digital Age A Strategic Appeal to the Presidency and the National Assembly Nigeria is approaching a critical inflexion point in its democratic and digital evolution. Decisions taken now by the […]
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Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; and Ondo State Go ernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Some of the honourees and faces at the Ondo golden jubilee celebration awards night in Akure on Tuesday, February 3, 3026
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