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Accord National, State Lawmakers Demand Redeployment of Osun CP
The Osun National Assembly members and members of the State House of Assembly has demanded the redeployment of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan. Speaking on behalf of the 7 National Assembly and 25 State Assembly members at a press conference on Friday in Osogbo, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt […]
NIGERIA’S PROMISE THROUGH THE TINUBU-SHETTIMA LENS: THREE YEARS OF RENEWED HOPE AND DEMOCRATIC PROGRESS
NIGERIA’S PROMISE THROUGH THE TINUBU-SHETTIMA LENS: THREE YEARS OF RENEWED HOPE AND DEMOCRATIC PROGRESS By Bashir Maidugu As Nigeria marks Democracy Day and commemorates three years of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, it is fitting to reflect on the journey so far and the enduring promise of the Nigerian nation through the […]
Ex-Labour Party Reps Candidate Mobilises over 1,000 Support for Adeleke’s Re-Election in Ife
Ex-Labour Party Reps Candidate Mobilises over 1,000 Support for Adeleke’s Re-Election in Ife By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo A former Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Ife Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election, Mr. Olamide Awosunle, has mobilised over 1,000 members of the Village People Movement in support of the re-election bid of Osun […]
UNIOSUNTH CMD Describes Adeleke as Worker-Friendly Governor
UNIOSUNTH CMD Describes Adeleke as Worker-Friendly Governor By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Chief Medical Director of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUNTH), Osogbo, Dr. Babatunde Afolabi, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke as a worker-friendly governor whose administration has prioritised the welfare of workers across the state. Afolabi made the remark while receiving the Commissioner […]
Adeleke Compensates Seven Victims of Gun Attacks, Demands Justice
Adeleke Compensates Seven Victims of Gun Attacks, Demands Justice By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has provided compensation to seven victims who sustained gunshot injuries during attacks that occurred in parts of Osun State on Monday. The victims, who are currently receiving treatment at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUN […]
UNIOSUN Biotechnology Student Secures International Research Grant for Lassa Fever Detection Innovation
A 400-level Biotechnology student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Philip Ayomide Ogundele, has secured an international research grant worth 950 US dollars from Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Honor Society for an innovative project aimed at improving Lassa fever detection and surveillance. According to a statement issued by the University Public Relations Officer, Ademola […]
KB Foundation Essay Competition 2025 Celebrates Outstanding Winners
The KB Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025 Essay Competition, an initiative aimed at promoting critical thinking, academic excellence and intellectual engagement among participants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The organisers stated that this year’s competition attracted outstanding entries, with participants demonstrating exceptional research, originality, analytical depth and thoughtful engagement with the […]
Opinion: Handover Notes, Political Amnesia and the Rotimi Makinde Question
Opinion: Handover Notes, Political Amnesia and the Rotimi Makinde Question By Kenneth Kaunda Mr. Rotimi Makinde’s recent essay, “If We Cannot Trust the Stage, How Will We Trust the Bridge?”, raises an important question about stewardship, competence and public trust. Yet, before drawing lessons from his intervention, it is necessary to examine the messenger as […]
Osun NUJ Confirms Arrest of Secretary as Police Storm Residence
Osun NUJ Confirms Arrest of Secretary as Police Storm Residence By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Secretary of the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Olalekan Akindoju, has reportedly been arrested following a police operation at his residence in Osogbo on Thursday morning. The arrest was confirmed by the Chairman of […]
Adeleke Foiled APC Plot to Stop Accord Canvasser’s Rally — Spokesperson
Adeleke Foiled APC Plot to Stop Accord Canvasser’s Rally — Spokesperson By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to stop the Accord Canvassers’ Rally held in Ijebu-jesa, describing the opposition party’s account of the event as “a bundle of fake […]
