set up regional security fund, intelligence-sharing system move to tighten borders The Southwest governors have warned that now is the time to establish state police, as any further delay could be disastrous for Nigeria. Stressing the urgent need to establish state police, the governor’s declared emphatically: “The time is now. It can no longer be […]
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Mama Florence Modupe Adeniran passed on peacefully at about 7.30 am on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her Shagari Village, Akure, Ondo State residence. She departed amid prayers, warm wishes and heartfelt gratitude expressions of her loved ones, whose lives she had touched in her memorable earthly journey. Popularly called ,’Yeye Moji’, ‘Yeye Bose’, and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Osun State has accused the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, of launching politically motivated attacks on former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party’s New Media, Akande Abimbola, the ADC […]
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sets December timeline for key voter register activities By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced the commencement of the remaining activities under Phase 1 of the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, following a directive issued by the Commission’s National Headquarters on Friday, November 21, 2025. According […]
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commends security agencies for being alert By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has reassured the people of Osun State of their safety and security amidst rising banditry attacks in neighbouring states, hailing service chiefs and security agencies for their proactive measures and action to secure the state. He also appreciated the people for their […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Ex-Osun State Deputy Governo, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has praised President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating uncommon foresight and an unshakable belief in the strategic importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to Nigeria’s national development. Delivering a lecture at the second Combined Convocation and 10th Anniversary of the Federal Polytechnic, […]
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By Dare Babarinsa I first met Oga Dan Agbese in 1984 during the preparatory days of Newswatch, the pioneering Nigerian newsmagazine. Before then, his reputation had preceded him as one of the stars among the alumni of our Department of Mass Communication of the University of Lagos, UNILAG. Then we met at the home of […]
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By Steve Otaloro In the dark days of 2019, when forests in Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos had become killing fields, when herdsmen turned farmlands into grazing reserves by force of arms, when kidnapping became a daily industry and the Nigeria Police overstretched, under-equipped and centrally controlled from Abuja could only watch helplessly, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed condolences over the passing of Sheikh Musa Olohunlogaju Abubakar, father of the Chairman of the state’s Correspondents Chapel, Mr. Shina Abubakar. In his message, he described the departed cleric as a devoted Islamic scholar whose teachings guided many on the path of Allah and […]
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By Sola Adeyegbe This question may appear simple at first, yet the moment we look closely, it opens a deeper, richer, and far more empowering understanding for both parents and children. Many people grow up believing, “My parents brought me here, so they owe me everything.” We often hear statements such as, “It’s not my […]
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