By Tomi Lala The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been crowned Grand Patron of the Ijesa Oasis Club in recognition of his administration achievements as the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to boost and fast-track development of Ijesaland. The honour was bestowed on the governor during a courtesy visit on Tuesday by…
Tomi Lala Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated that the progress and achievements of his administration are influenced by prayers and commitment which are driving positive change across Osun State. The Governor stated this during a courtesy visit by The Church of the Lord Worldwide Led by Primate of the Church, His Holiness,…
Tomi Lala Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared his administration’s support for the investment drive of Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL), particularly in the sectors of mining and agriculture, describing his government as “the true progressives” The Governor made the declaration on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Board and Management of…
The Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Ehi Barnabas-Henry, said Jos, Plateau State’s capital, is a place rich in culture, warmth, and peace and is not a war zone. Barnabas-Henry asserted on Tuesday in Abuja, following the successful hosting of the NBA Section on Legal Practice Conference in Jos. Speaking to newsmen,…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel (a.k.a. E-Money), for allegedly abusing the Naira note. Our correspondent gathered that he was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos. Sources within the commission on Tuesday said E-Money was arrested for…
Australia’s ruling Labour Party has announced plans to raise international student visa fees to A$2,000 if returned to office, as part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and generate revenue from the country’s booming education sector, Reuters reported on Monday. The proposed increase, up from the current A$1,600, is expected to generate A$760 million…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has identified low immunisation coverage, poor sanitation, and malnutrition as key factors responsible for the resurgence of polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Lagos. This was revealed during the 2025 World Immunisation Week Advocacy Walk for Polio, held on Tuesday in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. The event brought…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Muslim community in Iwo and across Nigeria following the passing of the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Adeleke also sympathized with the…
Dr Hussaini Abdu On February 21, 2000, I was teaching at the Nigerian Defence Academy when the so-called Sharia crisis erupted in Kaduna. The first sign of the chaos came when two of my colleagues, visibly shaken, arrived after narrowly escaping an attack in Unguwar Sarki. Moments later, the academy gates were shut, locking us…
