By Sarafa Ibrahim Mr. Ismail Omipidan is as usual, off the mark. Contrary to the false impression, he is solely driven by bitterness and not logical in his analysis. Perhaps, this is because he knows next to nothing about Osun politics, as he was only opportuned to serve in the Oyetola government after the real…
Forum of Special Advisers to Governor Adeleke of Osun state has affirmed their loyalty and support to the Governor as the news of defection from PDP continues to spread. The forum in a statement by its Chairman, Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, Dr Adekunle Akindele, stated that it will stand by the…
Osun PDP leadership caucus today passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke, unanimously supporting any decision the Governor takes on the growing rumour of defection to another political party. The leaders who praised the Governor’s leadership and performance in office mandated him to continue consultations with all stakeholders locally and nationally. The caucus…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with the former Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr Emmanuel Udom on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as “a committed patriot and deep servant in the vineyard of God” In a statement issued at Osogbo, Governor Adeleke showered encomiums on the former Governor whom he described as a consummate…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to remain steadfast and committed to the shared vision of progress, unity and development. He urged other opposition politicians that are in the coalition, especially members of the PDP, to return to the Party, likening their alliance as…
Popular Nigerian comedian Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, has taken a swipe at politicians, accusing them of pretending to be humble just to gain public support ahead of the 2027 general election. Describing it as fake humility, the comedian, in a post shared on his Instagram page, mocked the familiar election-season theatrics…
The South West Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tackle the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing deep concern over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and what it described as the unconstitutional withholding of local government allocations meant for Osun State. This formed part of the communiqué issued at the end of a meeting…
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has cast serious doubt on the viability of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, warning they may never function again despite a staggering $18 billion reportedly spent on their rehabilitation. Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, made the remarks on Wednesday while hosting members of the Global CEO Africa group at the…
Investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter on Tuesday “for honour”. Pakistan police on Friday said a father shot dead his daughter after she refused to delete her account on the popular video-sharing app, TikTok. In the Muslim-majority country, women can be subjected to violence by family members for not following strict rules on…
Mali has taken a bold step onto the international legal stage, launching a high-stakes arbitration case against Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). At the centre of this dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex is not only a multi-million-dollar tax controversy, but also a broader assertion…
