Newly-wed, 16 others injured in Third Mainland Bridge accident
A newly wedded couple who were returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry alongside 16 other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State on Saturday. This was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, on Saturday. Taofiq stated…
Ghana votes in tight presidential election race
Ghanaians commenced voting on Saturday with frontrunners Vice President and former central banker Mahamudu Bawumia and opposition ex-president John Mahama facing off in a closely fought race. Ghana’s struggling economy emerged as the dominant electoral issue after the West Africa gold and cacao producer went through a debt default, high inflation and negotiations for a…
FG warns of new COVID-19 variants, orders hospitals to be vigilant
Following the circulation of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries globally, the federal government has directed all the chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals to immediately activate alert systems throughout the hospitals for a high index of suspicion in patients with COVID-like symptoms. In a circular with reference number…
Osun PDP Announces Death Of Party Chairman in Boripe LG, Apostle Owolabi Omotayo, Condoles Family
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State announces the passing of beloved Chairman in Boripe Local Government, Apostle Owolabi Omotayo Okeranti, who passed on to the great beyond early this morning, Saturday, 7th of December 2024, according to family sources In a statement…
Governor Adeleke Mourns Exit Of Sheikh Muideen Bello
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described the exit of a popular Islamic preacher, Sheikh Muideen Bello as a huge loss to the Muslim community, sending the condolences of the people and Government of Osun state to Governor Seyi Makinde and the Muslim ummah of Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole. In a…
Mass Defection in Odo Otin: Hundreds Dump APC for PDP
The political landscape of Odo Otin Local Government, Osun State, witnessed a dramatic shift as hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5, Iyeku town, defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The event, which drew a significant crowd, was celebrated with speeches from key leaders of the PDP, who warmly…
The Experience 2024 cost us eight times more than last year – Adefarasin reveals
The senior pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has revealed that the depreciation of the naira has led to a significant economic downturn, causing the church to spend eight times what it cost to organise Experience 19. He revealed this during a press briefing ahead of the Experience concert, which took place…
Life and Times of former PDP and NUT Chairman in Osun Pa. Samuel Omotosho Isamotu (1940-2024)
Baba Samuel Omotosho Isamotu was born on 1st September, 1940 in Iwo in the prestigious Baale Oke-saaji Compound of Isale-Oba quarters of the ancient community. A family compound of high Chieftaincy title that has now been upgraded to a Royal stool (Onisaaji of Oke-saaji) in conjunction with other designated family compounds in Iwo, and under…
Indonosia targets 60%, 40% increase in Nigeria’s milk, meat production – Ambassador
The Indonesian Government says it is set to assist Nigeria achieve 60 and 40 per cent increase in its milk and meat production respectively in the next five years. Dr Usra Hendra Harahap, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria made the disclosure during a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State in Birnin Kebbi…
You’re assets not burden to society, Gov Oyebanji tells PWDs
…presents over 200 supporting materials at International Day of PWD Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has assured People Living with Disabilities (PWD) in the state that his administration does not see them as burden to the society but as assets- responsible and determined people who can reshape the narratives in their respective communities. The…
