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Former Osun APC Chairman, Adegboyega Famodun Dies
Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Phillip Adegboyega Famodun, has died. The deceased, who had faced a series of political and traditional controversies in recent years, was reported to have passed away after a brief illness. News of his death first surfaced on social media, as APC chieftain and former […]
Tinubu Submits 32 Additional Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a second batch of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, bringing the total number of candidates submitted within days to 35. In two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President requested the swift confirmation of 15 career diplomats and 17 non-career nominees. The new lists include four […]
Ex-Osun Speaker, Najeem Salam Emerges ADC Governorship Candidate
Rt. Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salam, a former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly has reportedly clinched the governorship ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 elections. The development was first revealed by Redio Afinju, an Osun-based private radio station, in a Facebook update on Saturday. According to insider sources […]
Three Die In Kano Tanker Explosion
Three people lost their lives in separate fire outbreaks in Kano State on Friday, while one person escaped with injuries, according to details released by the Kano State Fire Service. The agency’s spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Saturday. The first tragedy occurred around 1:30 p.m. at Kura […]
“Lere Paimo Is Alive” Family, Theatre Practitioners Denounce Viral Death Rumour
onfusion swept through social media on Saturday after unverified reports claimed that legendary Nollywood veteran, Chief Lere Paimo (MON), had passed away at 86. The rumour intensified when entertainment journalist and Best of Nollywood Awards founder, Seun Oleketuyi, posted on his social media pages that the actor had died—prompting an outpouring of tributes and condolence […]
Adeleke Will Never Be Forgotten – PDP
The Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed that Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke remains one of the most transformative figures in the history of the party and Osun State, noting that his legacy of compassion, performance and people-centered leadership will remain indelible in the heart of the PDP family. In a […]
Osun NDLEA Gets New Commander
The Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has welcomed its newly deployed Commander, Olayinka Joe Fadile. Fadile has officially assumed duty in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Esther Fadare, who confirmed that Fadile was received on November 24, 2025. Fadile […]
EFCC Invites Malami
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has confirmed that he has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He also assures Nigerians that he will fully honour the invitation. Malami made this known in a Facebook post on Friday, stating that as a “law-abiding and […]
3rd Anniversary: “Osun people have not seen anything yet, we just started”- Governor Adeleke Declares
In this interview with Sola Isola, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, speaks on his achievements in the last three years of his administration. Your Excellency, I’d like to start by congratulating you on your third year in office. How will you describe the journey so far? Thank you. Before I answer your question, I […]
Osun 2026: Ex-Lawmaker Joins Governorship Race
Dr. Mulikat Abiola Jimoh has officially entered the 2026 Osun governorship race under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. She is currently the only female aspirant in the contest so far. Dr. Mulikat, a former member of the Osun State House of Assembly and ex-lecturer known for her fierce advocacy against […]
