Ten staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Capital Plc lost their lives in a widely reported fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, on Tuesday. The deaths have been confirmed in separate statements by the FIRS and United Capital Plc. While FIRS said it lost four of its…
The recent discussions surrounding the seniority of Yoruba royal stools, particularly the claim by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Ọba Jimoh Olanipekun Laoye, over the Oluwo of Iwoland, call for a careful re-examination of historical facts. Seniority within Yoruba traditional rulership is not a matter of modern political structures or state capitals but is deeply rooted…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended Hon. Bamidele Salam, member representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency for investing in the education of young people, describing the initiative as a true example of leadership that prioritises the future. The beneficiaries included the Federation of Ede Land Students Union (FESU) who received N10 million,…
The Osun State Government on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to pupils and students in public schools across the state, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the delivery of quality education. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bobagunwa Teslim Igbalaye, highlighted the administration’s strides in…
Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is enjoying growing goodwill in Kaduna, the heartbeat of Northern politics, as the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edward Percy Masha, declared that only a coalition led by the PDP can successfully unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Masha made the assertion on…
…hails him as a model for transformational leadership The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Ataoja of Osogboland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Laroye II, on the 15th anniversary of his ascension to the ancient throne, describing him as a monarch who embodies selflessness. In a statement…
The Spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke is not defecting to ADC or any other party. He noted this in a statement released on Wednesday, which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo. According to statement, “Governor Adeleke remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has…
By H M Ibrahim The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to throw open its 2027 presidential contest has exposed the hollowness of the zoning principle that has long been manipulated by political elites for selfish ends. For years, zoning has been brandished as a tool for equity, yet in practice it has often functioned as…
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has pledged to always encourage and support private investments, entrepreneurs, and young business owners in the state. The governor made the pledge on Tuesday at the grand opening ceremony and commissioning of the newly built Bass 99.3fm at the station’s premises in Aganga Ota Efun, Osogbo. While speaking, Adeleke…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the construction of Olude New Oba Road to Alarori/Aganga Junction in Ota-Efun area. The governor gave the approval on Tuesday while commissioning Bassman Radio Station, Bass FM 99.3, at the station’s compound in Osogbo. While speaking, the governor stated that he had listened to the requests of…
