August 2024
Peter Babalola Exit: “We’ve not lost anything, rather we’ve gained something” -Fmr PDP Chairman, Akindele
By Oluniyi Isamotu The immediate past Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Dr Akindele Adekunle has stated that the recent exit of Mr Peter Babalola from the party in the state is rather a good omen for the party rather than a loss. In a statement personally signed by the party chieftain, […]
Borno Commissioner Found Dead In His Room
By Olamilekan Adigun Borno State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, is dead. Although, details of his death are still sketchy, sources familiar with the incident told Daily Trust that the commissioner died inside his room on Monday morning. His door was said to have been forced open when he didn’t came […]
HIV/AIDS: O’SACA to Embark on Statewide Distribution of Medical Items
In alignment with the vision of the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, to ensure that the people of Osun State live healthy lives, the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O’SACA) has finalized preparations to distribute essential medical items to citizens across every corner of the state. The […]
Man Allegedly Defiles 10-Year-Old Girl In Osun
By Olamilekan Adigun The Osun State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a man, Muritala Ibrahim, who allegedly defiled a 10-year-old girl. The suspect, a 35-year-old, allegedly defiled the girl, in Agba, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. Ibrahim was arrested after the girl’s mother complained to the Amotekun Boripe Command. Confirming the […]
FG Postpone, Reschedules Meeting With ASUU
By Olamilekan Adigun The Federal Government has postponed the much-anticipated meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which was initially scheduled for today. The meeting, intended to address the union’s grievances and prevent a looming nationwide strike, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 28. The postponement was disclosed by ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke […]
Resident Doctors Declare Strike Over Colleague’s Abduction
By Olamilekan Adigun The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a 7-day warning Strike across all of its centres nationwide. The resident doctor’s strike is to clamour for the release of its kidnapped member, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been in captivity for over 8 months. It would be recalled that the Association of Resident […]
Anambra Permanent Secretary Accused Of Beating HoD To Coma
By Olamilekan Adigun The Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinwe Achugbu, has been accused of strangulating one of the Heads of Department, a female, in the ministry, whose identity had yet to be ascertained. The fight between the duo reportedly happened on Thursday, August 15, in the office […]
Dr Deji Adeleke Fulfills N1bn Pledge to C&S Church
By Tope Odediran Chairman, Pacific group, Dr Adedeji Adeleke has fulfilled his pledge of one billion naira to the centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. This was discovered in an official receipt obtained by Osun Spring Newspaper, indicating a transfer of 1billion Naira initiated from a Sepco Pacific Energy Partners Ltd’s FCMB […]
Two Cops, Others Killed, Several Injured As Police, Shi’ittes Clash In Abuja
Tragedy struck at the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sunday, as adherents of the Shia branch of Islam, otherwise known as Shi’ites, had a bloody confrontation with the police that claimed many lives, while several others sustained various degrees of injuries. The violent confrontation, which degenerated into gun duel, also led to […]
Bandits Reportedly Kidnap Over 150 People In Sokoto
By Olamilekan Adigun Gunmen have reportedly invaded Gobir community in Sokoto and kidnapped over 150 people. The kidnap incident happened a few days after the death of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, who was murdered by bandits. A University Don, Prof Bello Bada disclosed the latest incident in an interview with Radio […]
