“How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle….how are the mighty fallen and the weapons of war perished!”- 2 Samuel 1:25-27. With yesterdays tragic passing it is clear that the last of the three great Mahdis and most formidable warriors and messianic leaders of Northern Nigeria has finally fallen. The first was Sheik…
The Forum of Osun State Chairmen of Agencies and Parastatals has called for fasting and prayers in support of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, just as numbers of the forum declared their support for the Governor, saying “we are solidly behind the Governor in any decision he makes to prosper the state.”…
By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military…
Osun State has emerged joint 5th in the ranking of states in Fiscal Transparency between January and March 2025 alongside Adamawa, Cross River, Edo and Taraba states. The ranking, done by BudgIT, a non governmental transparency and accountability advocacy group, focused on key issues like Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF –12 points), Proposed Budget (13…
The Elders’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Iwo Local Government has publicly pledged unwavering loyalty and support to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Led by Hon. Sulaiman Akanji Bello, the forum announced its collective decision to align fully with Governor Adeleke’s leadership and political direction, citing confidence…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed his deep pain over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the late Nigerian leader as a patriot who contributed immensely to national development. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke extends his heartfelt condolences to President Bola…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won one councillorship seat at Ward D in Yaba. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the 20 chairmanship seats in the Lagos State local government elections. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Sunday said the APC also won 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the state….
First Interim National Chairman of All Progressives Congress,APC, Chief Bisi Akande has denied vehemently news making the rounds that he issued a statement against the defection of Osun state Governor,Ademola Adeleke to the party saying such statement is fake and didn’t originate from him. It will be recalled that an on online publication not Newdawnngr.com…
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…
