THE Osun Independent Electoral Commission ,OSIEC, has stated that it was not planning to hold any local government election in the State. The spokesperson of the Commission, Babatunde Fanawopo has debunked the…
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Breaking: ASUU Extends Strike
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its over five months rollover strike by another four weeks. The role-over strike action is with effect from Monday, 1st August. President of…
Onjo of Okeho, another Monarch in Oyo reportly passes on
The Onjo of Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State, Oba Rafiu Osuolale has reportedly joined his ancestors on Sunday night. Sources within the palace disclosed the passing away of the…
ASUU: Hope Dashed As Strike Continues
….ASUU NEC fails to suspend action Members of the Academic Sftaff Union of Universities, ASUU, will continue Strike action as members of the National Executive Council, NEC, of the union did not…
Osun Osogbo Festival Begins
THE Popular Osun Osogbo festival will begin in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, on August 1 and run through August 29, 2022. The annual festival honors Osun, the Yoruba fertility goddess,…
Just In: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice
The Italian police authorities have said a 39-year-old Nigerian, Alika Ogorchukwu, was killed by his attacker, Fillipo Ferlazzo, over alms begging. Ogorchukwu was beaten to death on Friday by Ferlazzo in…
Shocking! Terrorists take battle to Buhari’s doorstep, Abuja residents panic
Last week’s attack on the Presidential Guards Brigade clearly indicated that terrorists must have made inroads into the Federal Capital Territory, the country’s seat of power, SOLOMON ODENIYI writes Three daring…
Delta monarchs raise alarm over insecurity, demand urgent military action
The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has decried the heightened insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, and demanded for urgent intensified military action to end the deteriorating state…
Gunmen reportedly kill seven in fresh Plateau attack
No fewer than seven persons have again been killed in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. The killing is coming less than 24…
Anxiety in Ogun as top Boko Haram member nabbed
There was anxiety in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, following the arrest of a suspected Boko Haram leader. The suspect was arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Security Service…