

VAT Debate: APM’s Attack On Adeleke Is Ignorant, Mischievous And Economically Unsound
By Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State Chapter, has been drawn to a pedestrian and laughably ignorant press statement by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), in which it tried, albeit comically, to indict the performing administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke over Osun’s VAT generation figures for Q1 2025….

Osun LG Drama: Who Then Reinstated Them?
By James Bamgbose The rule of law should serve as the foundation upon which all public office, power, and governance rest. Democracy gets under attack when some individuals begin to act as the law because they have some level of influence or have friends with the “federal might.” In Osun State, the actions of the…

“Beacon of hope, a custodian of values” – Rep. Bamidele Salam Celebrates Yeye-Dupe Adeleke on Her Birthday
Representative Bamidele Salam, lawmaker representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State at the National Assembly, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as an embodiment of grace, leadership, and enduring service to humanity. In a statement issued in Abuja by his media Assistant, Joshua…

2027 and the Need for a National Political Renewal
The 2027 general elections would be the 8th in the election cycle of Nigeria’s political landscape since 1999. These elections have throughout been dominated by a cadre of elites who, despite their varying party affiliations, have consistently failed to address the systemic issues plaguing the country. In fact, over the years, they actually turned out…

Governor Adeleke Felicitates Oba Akanbi At 58
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Paramount ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, on the occasion of his birthday, lauding the foremost traditional ruler’s passionate commitment to uplifting . Accoridng to a press statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, r Adeleke acknowledges…

542 senior military officers retire
A total of 542 senior Non-Commissioned Officers retired from the Nigerian Armed Forces on Thursday after 35 years of service. The retirement ceremony, held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, included 362 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, 134 from the Navy, and 46 from the Air Force. Speaking at the event,…

R. Kelly remains behind bars as judge rejects emergency release request
A federal judge in Chicago has denied R. Kelly’s urgent motion for release from prison to home detention, dismissing his legal team’s claims of a conspiracy by federal authorities to endanger his life while incarcerated. The singer’s attorneys argued that officials at the Chicago Metropolitan Correctional Centre, where Kelly was previously held, collaborated with a…

Abandoned projects: Diri proposes third term for Governors
Following the increasing rate of abandoned projects in Nigeria, the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the National Assembly to consider amending the constitution to give governors third term in office to remedy the situation. Senator Diri stated this while addressing a large crowd at the King Koko Square in Nembe,…

Rivers LG administrator resigns, gives reason
Rivers witnessed a new twist on Friday in its ongoing political debacle as the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Hon. Goodluck Iheamnacho resigned from his appointment. The resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (retd) Ibok-Ete Ibas. Our correspondent gathered that there is currently…

Ekiti Gov’t registers over 1,000 Sickle Cell warriors into free health scheme
Ekiti State Government, through its Health Insurance scheme has registered over 1,000 sickle cell warriors into its programme. The aim of Ekiti free health for sickle cell warriors is to reduce the financial burden on them and improving their total wellbeing as well as health status. Disclosing this during a public awareness event held in…