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The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, love, and religious harmony as Christians across the country celebrate the Easter season. The call was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, who described Easter as a significant ...
Religion
Gov. Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Christians in Osun State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Easter, urging them to reflect on the message of love, sacrifice, and hope associated with the season. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the Governor described Easter as a reminder of the triumph of life over death and ...
Education
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended the family of the late Engr. Michael Ayantunde Ponnle and Engr. (Mrs.) Comfort Olufunke Ponnle for immortalising their legacy through the inauguration of a N150 million MicCom Memorial Endowment for Obafemi Awolowo University. The Governor made the commendation at the launch of the MicCom Memorial Endowment at Obafemi ...
Politics
...David Mark decries ‘assault on democracy’ ...Crisis is self-inflicted — APC says ...As FG rejects electoral interference claims A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of factions within the ADC ...
Politics
The Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed reports alleging a rift between the monarch and Oyo State Governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the claims as unfounded and stressing ...
News
A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of factions within the ADC leadership. The development has triggered sharp reactions from both parties, with each side accusing the other of undermining ...
Politics
A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of factions within the ADC leadership. The development has triggered sharp reactions from both parties, with each side accusing the other of undermining ...
News
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called for unity among party members and aspirants ahead of the party’s governorship primaries. Issa-Onilu, who is the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), made the call in a statement on Thursday, noting increased political activities within the party as ...
Economy
The Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed reports alleging a rift between the monarch and Oyo State Governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the claims as unfounded and stressing ...
security
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called for urgent legal reforms to tackle the rising cases of land grabbing across Ibadan. Oba Ladoja proposed the enactment of bye-laws by local government legislative councils, in line with the Land Use Act, to establish special tribunals for the speedy adjudication of land grabbing cases, ...
Africa
African fintech giant Flutterwave has announced the acquisition of a Nigerian banking license, marking a major milestone in its 10-year journey to build financial infrastructure across the continent. The company, in a statement shared on its verified X account on Thursday, described the development as a "defining step" toward reshaping Africa's financial ecosystem. According to ...
Education
The Coordinator of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) South West Zone D, Comrade Josiah Adeyemo, has warned his executives to desist from issuing appointments without his authorization. Adeyemo, in a press release on Wednesday, warned against any act capable of plunging the zone into disarray if continued unchecked. According to him, the constitution of ...
Politics
The Ogun State Government has officially announced the rescheduling of the planned visit of Nigeria’s President, Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing exigencies of office. In a public notice issued on behalf of the state government, the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, stated that the presidential visit will now take place on Saturday, Apr. ...
Politics
The Renewed Hope Ambassador Coordinator in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Akere, has dismissed reports alleging that he downplayed the relevance of party leader, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. Akere described the claims as mischief and a deliberate distortion of facts by opposition elements. In a statement made available to journalists, he ...
News
The Ifedayo Local Government council has commenced a large-scale road grading exercise across communities within the council. The development comes as residents of the area commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what they described as the positive impact of local government autonomy on grassroots development. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Oke-Ila-Orangun, the Chairman of ...
Politics
The Renewed Hope Ambassador Coordinator in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Akere, has dismissed reports alleging that he downplayed the relevance of party leader, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. Akere described the claims as mischief and a deliberate distortion of facts by opposition elements. In a statement made available to journalists, he ...
News
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has visited victims of the Osogbo rainstorms at various hospitals across the capital city, offering prayers and support to the injured. Recall that the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi had earlier conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the affected areas on the second day of the incident, accompanied by members of ...
Politics
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Accord Party have begun to exchange words over the purchase of security vehicles for the Osun State Police Command. The APC berated the ruling party and Governor Ademola Adeleke for criticising against purchasing of Police vehicles by LG Council Executives, stating that ...
News
The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has relieved all political aides of their duties with immediate effect. According to an official statement released via the state’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the dissolution specifically affects all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) to the Governor. In a briefing on Monday, the ...
News
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled the CLHEEAN Mobile App, a digital platform designed to transform how Nigerians engage with government, access information, and participate in national development. “For too long, we have faced a familiar challenge: citizens who want to be heard, and systems that do not always listen. Today, we begin closing ...
