The Osun State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has re-elected Vanguard Correspondent, Shina Abubakar as its chairman for another three-year term. Abubakar secured victory in the keenly contested election held on Tuesday, defeating his opponent, Mr. Adeolu Adeyemo of the Nigerian Tribune, with 15 votes against Adeyemo’s 5. Announcing the results,…
The Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) has affirmed its readiness to conduct free eye checkups for 345, 000 students in both public primary and secondary schools in the State. Speaking during a press conference held on Tuesday in Osogbo, the agency’s Executive Secretary, Rasaq Akindele disclosed that 345,000 students from both primary and secondary schools…
Popular Nollywood actress Halima has cried out for assistance, revealing her struggles to make ends meet. In an emotional appeal during an Instagram Live session on Tuesday, Abubakar recounted her struggles, stating that she has been residing in her village for over a year. Expressing distress over her condition, the actress emphasised that she was…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared that he is a mad man who is undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. Portable said this while appealing to Nigerians and the Ogun State Government on Tuesday after being declared wanted by the state police command. The zazoo-zeh crooner was reportedly…
President Bola Tinubu has described the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner of Information and elder statesman, as a deeply sobering loss to Nigeria. Chief Clark, who died at 97, was a towering figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, known for his unwavering commitment to justice, resource control, and environmental advocacy for the Niger…
Former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni, has asked a Federal Capital Territory Customary Court in Dawaki, Abuja to declare that his ex-mistress Adaobi Alagwu’s daughter is not his. Ayeni and Alagwu have been locked in a paternity dispute since 2022. While she insists that her daughter belongs to the business mogul, Ayeni…
The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move follows the country’s recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite maintaining an open border with Nigeria, new immigration measures are…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared that he is a mad man who is undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. Portable said this while appealing to Nigerians and the Ogun State Government on Tuesday after being declared wanted by the state police command. The zazoo-zeh crooner was reportedly…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has upheld the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso, overturning an earlier ruling that nullified his appointment. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Yargata Nimpar, who led a three-member panel, ruled in favour of Oba Olaoye on all 10 grounds of appeal. Justice…
Senator Francis Fadahunsi has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Osun State political crisis, where sacked local government officials, allegedly backed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola, are attempting to forcibly take over local government secretariats. This is despite a Court of Appeal ruling nullifying the 2022 local…
