By Sarafa Ibrahim On Friday, one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers, The PUNCH, provided a stark reality on the weight of debt on Osun’s finances. In the report authored by Damilola Aina, its business, investment, infrastructure, and property correspondent, the paper shared a grim picture of the future, indicating that Osun, like three other states, may…
Governance and politicking have become pivotal components in the administration of governmental affairs. Governance, crucial for the advancement of a country or state, and politicking, important for winning elections, constitute integral aspects of governmental processes. The latter is anticipated both before and during elections, while the former comes into play post-election victory. Unfortunately, in Nigeria’s…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has tasked Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company IBEDC to urgently resolve the crisis of irregular power supply just as he unveiled the power sector agenda for the state. The Governor made this known when he met the Managing Director of IBEDC in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. Addressing the management of…
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria, has warned the feuding opposition All Progressives Congress not to undermine the peace being enjoyed by the good people of Osun State under the PDP government of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. The ruling party reacting to claims of threats to life and…
The President of Abuja Cahmber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD has expressed deep concern on the recent hike in electricity tariffs and its potential consequences on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. In his reaction to the recent hike, Chief Obegolu, SAN, PhD said this decision has the potential…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of Mama Medinatu Salami, the Matriarch of the Salami family in Ede as devastating and painful. Governor Adeleke who described Mama Medinatu Salami passage as a personal loss to him, said her life was a reflection of kindness, boundless generosity, which he…
By Oluniyi Isamotu Multitalented afrobeat singer David Adeleke (Davido) has announced his acquisition of a new private jet. Davido, on his X page announced the development on “BOMBARDIER 7500 TEAR RUBBER ! ” According to some sources, the new private jet acquired by the global music star is valued at N102billion ($78M) The Afrobeat sensation…
. From Kayode Lawal, Abuja. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) revealed on Friday in Abuja that the country recorded 1,580 human rights violations in the six geopolitical zones in the March alone. The rights violations included killings , kidnapping, domestic violence , abductions, children’s right among others. Making this public at the National Human…
‘ Nigerian transvestite Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been convicted by the Federal High Court in Ikeja after pleading guilty to abuse of the Naira charge. Recall that Tribune Online reports on Thursday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a six-count charge against Bobrisky for abuse of the Naira, spraying…
There are strong indications that the House of Representatives may resume from its Easter and Sallah break at the main chambers. Since the renovation works started in 2022, members have been using a makeshift chamber. The Senate chamber and other parts of the National Assembly building are also undergoing renovation. A memo to the members…
