NYSC: 2,417 Corp members pass-out, 44 get service year extension in Osun
No fewer than 2,417 Corps Members of the 2024 Batch A Stream 2 posted to Osun State for their National Youth Service Corps Scheme on Thursday passed out after completing their mandatory one-year national service while 44 others were given extension due to various infractions. Speaking during the passing-out-parade ceremony, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr….
OPINION: The Undistracted Governor Ademola Adeleke, by James Bamgbose
Ibaje eniyan, ko da ise oluwa duro. Here in Osun State, if there is any problem the state is having, it is the problem of having an attention seeking and shallow opposition party, the APC. The state is burdened with a rudderless and unthoughtful opposition party whose main aim is to destabilize the governance affairs…
Ifon- Ilobu- Erin Conflict: Governor Adeleke Relaxes 24 hour Curfew to 17
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate relaxation of the 24-hour curfew to 17 hours to begin from 2 pm to 7am. the following day. The relaxation of the curfew is to take effect from Friday, 28th March, 2025, until further notice. The governor took the decision to alleviate the suffering of residents of the three…
Davido Coordinates, As Adeleke Dynasty Distributes 220 Bags Of Rice To Olorunda LG Residents
Nigerian hip-hop artiste David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has on Thursday coordinated the distribution of Adeleke dynasty Ede rice to residents of Olorunda local government, Osun state. It was gathered that the committee chaired by Davido distributed the 220 bags of rice to the people of the council as part of the Adeleke dynasty of…
FCT Police, Military rescue kidnapped Naval Officer, two other hostages, Arrest four suspects
The FCT Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has successfully rescued a kidnapped naval officer, along with two civilians, who were abducted by armed criminals in Mpape, Abuja, on March 21, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command in Abuja. According to…
New deal between Osun, Segilola has no link with investigative report – Spokesperson
The Spokesperson to the Governor of Osun State, Olawale has explained that the new deal between Osun state and Segilola has no link with investigative report. In a statement signed by Olawale on Thursday, stated that enemies of Osun state will be disappointed to learn that the new deal between the two parties was based…
South Sudan Opposition Says Vice President’s Arrest Ends Peace Deal
A power-sharing deal between Kiir and Machar has been gradually unravelling, threatening a return of the civil war that killed around 400,000 people between 2013 and 2018. South Sudan, officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. South Sudan’s opposition said on Thursday the arrest overnight of First…
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Foreign-Built Vehicles
The duties take effect at 12:01 am (0401 GMT) on April 3 and impact foreign-made cars and light trucks. US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week. Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump’s Wednesday afternoon…
Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero Cancels Sallah Festivities, Cite Security Concerns
He expressed regret over the decision but emphasised that safeguarding the lives and property of Kano residents remains his top priority. The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah festivities, including the traditional Durbar, due to security concerns. In a broadcast on Wednesday, he expressed regret over…