The Federal Government will on Monday meet with the representatives of the organised labour in an effort to prevent the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress. However, the NLC has advised citizens to stock their homes with food items, medicines and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day strike to…

By Sarafa Ibrahim In the beginning, only few could be persuaded that the half-salary debt conundrum that had dogged Osun state for quite some years can be salvaged. Even when Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed sincere commitment to clear the mess, his opponents, particularly Gboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor, pushed so hard to create a…

Niger Coup: PeacePro call for end to foreign military presence in Africa within 24 months Says legitimate grievance leading to coup should be addressed A peacebuilding think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro has condemned the latest coup in Niger Republic, arguing that coup has never been a solution to insecurity in…

In the bid to tighten all loose ends in the administration and management of the country’s Free Trade Zones, the two regulatory bodies, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Authority (OGFZA), as well as Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA) and the Nigeria Customs Service have agreed to…

The Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District who doubles as the Deputy Minority Leader of the 10th Senate, Akogun Lere Oyewumi has today flagged off the constitution of Oriolowo/Agbele and Fojugbagi/Adediti roads, in the heart of Iwo City, the senatorial headqua In a press statement signed by his media unit, it noted that, the People’s…

Earlier today, Hon. Abiodun OJO embarked on a courtesy call visit to the palace of Kabiesi Oba Jimoh OYETUNJI the Ataoja of Osogbo land to pay homage to the respected royal traditional ruler of the ancient city of Osogbo. This was confirmed in a press statement signed the media director on Saturday evening. According to…

After massive appeals from far and near, Mallam Olawale Rasheed was practically forced not to respond to Ismail Omipidan again due to the clear and wide gap that exists between the Spokesperson to the Osun state Governor and the failed media handler of Mr Oyetola. I will dwell on specific areas of service before outlining…

One of the Ministerial nominees unveiled on Thursday July 27 at the Nigeria’s Senate is Muhammad Idris, a renowned entrepreneur. He is easily known as the Publisher of Blueprint newspapers, based in Abuja, Nigeria.Most people refer to him simply as chairman. Idris who holds the traditional title of Kakaaki Nupe is a nominee from Niger…

When a writer described a popular performing state Governor as a clown, what claim has such a person to complain about abusive words? In enlightened discourse, it is morally right to respect our leaders irrespective of political affiliations. When Ismail persisted in his abusive write ups against the person of the Governor, it is right…