By Engr. Shakbab Ademola Adekunle’s opinion piece attempts to paint a distorted picture of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration while conveniently ignoring the transformative progress Osun State has experienced under his leadership. It is crucial to set the record straight and highlight the glaring contrast between the 12 years of APC’s maladministration and the unparalleled strides…
The Timi of Ede Land, Oba Muniru Adesola Lawal Laminisa 1 today hosted the traditional ruler of Ido Osun, Oba Olayinka Oyetunde Ishola Jokotola 11, Ilufemiloye 1 in his palace with both monarchs pledging for peace, unity and development of their communities and Osun state as at large. The visit was witnessed by top chiefs…
In the build up to the 2022 governorship election, Senator Suraju Ajibola Basiru, popularly known as SRJ, built the image of a ‘General’ with the wand of victory. As the Director-General of the Gboyega Oyetola Campaign Organisation, Basiru was confident that the All Progressive Congress (APC) will no doubt “retain power in Osun State in…
Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla on Monday empowered members of his constituency with newly procured Massey Ferguson Tractors, 100m cash Palliative, Motorcycles, 25 Tricycles among others. The Initiative according to the Senator is a move to support farmers and boost Food production in Osun state. During the empowerment program at…
A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three key figures in connection with last week’s tragic stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School. The individuals include Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi,…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, blaming the organisers of the palliative distribution events for the tragedies. The stampedes, which occurred while residents were trying to collect groceries, resulted in the loss of over 60 lives, including children. Tinubu, in a media chat on Monday, described the…
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said. Footage showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by. “According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to hospital with injuries as a result…
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Civil Society Organisations have called for further reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), stressing that the recent drop in price to N935/litre is not satisfactory. Dangote Petroleum Refinery in partnership with MRS recently announced a reduction in petrol price to N935/litre. Before the announcement, the commodity…
