Hyacinth Idibia, younger brother to Nigerian music icon, 2face Idibia, has spoken publicly for the first time since the controversy surrounding the singer and his new wife and Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, erupted online. Hyacinth took to Instagram to post a brief but deeply emotional message, pairing his words with lyrics from one of 2face’s…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, describing such assignments as “illegal duty” under the current directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, issued the warning on Tuesday while speaking…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, describing his death as a big loss. Governor Adeleke who said he was deeply shaken by the news of the demise of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as…
The entire Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is enveloped in deep sorrow as the Management formally announces the passing of its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Professor Siyan Oyeweso, a distinguished scholar, administrator, and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated historians. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that this…
As part of the activities marking the 2025 International Disability Day and the third anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) has revealed a new empowerment initiative for Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) The was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency (O’his), Dr. Rasaq Akindele,…
The National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon Unar Muhammed Bature has today December 1st, 2025 announced the postponement of the party governorship primaries for Osun state. He made the announcement in a statement as follows: “The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) wishes to formally notify all delegates, stakeholders, and the general public that the…
●Says Governor on the Path to Winning Second Term in Office A socio-political group, Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD) has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), citing factionalisation, leadership crisis and the risk of double nomination. In a statement signed by the group Director of Operations and Public Affairs Adeyefa…
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Professor Siyan Oyeweso, is dead. According to reports, the Ede-born scholar, who is a Professor of History died after a brief illness.Prof. Oyeweso, was appointed to the position in August 2024. The university management is expected to release an official statement…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated November 4, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Sagba Abogunde Ward 2 in Ede, Governor Adeleke said his decision takes immediate effect. “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership…
