By Sarafa Ibrahim When someone drew my attention to a piece written by Mr. Ismail Omipidan in the legal questions on the crisis raging the local governments in Osun state, I was reluctant to read it. The first reason was Omipidan’s antecedents of fierce avarice for truth and what is right, and the other was…
The Nigeria Police Force, in a landmark operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. This decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores…
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a cult, not a political party,” accusing it of lacking ideology, internal democracy, and a coherent vision for Nigeria’s future. Speaking on AIT Democracy Today and later at an interactive session with…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and all security chiefs over the recent arrest of ring leaders of Ansaru terrorist group, describing the development as “a major advancement in the fight against terrorism. The state governor who hailed the proactive strategy in…
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, (retd.) will on Sunday, August 24, storm Osun state for the Southwest edition of ‘Nigeria Prays’. Gowon, who is the convener of ‘Nigeria Prays’ alongside the governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who is the chief host, and other dignitaries, will hold the one-day national prayer…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Elder Kolapo Lawal, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ila Local Government, describing his death as a painful loss to the party and the state. In a condolence message, signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson Mallam…
Representative Bamidele Salam, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State, has been ranked among the top 20 most productive lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives Deliberations. This recognition comes from the latest Legislative Productivity Index released by ERGAF-AFRICA, an independent policy think tank dedicated to strengthening democratic governance across…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that Osun state will not go back to what he described as “dark past”, as he resumed official duties after a short vacation. This is also as residents of Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday trooped out in thousands to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke back to the state after a brief…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated the Wazeerul Mumineen of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Abdullateef Adekilekun on his 80th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described Sheikh Adekilekun as one of the rare gifts of Allah bequeathed to mankind. The…
The proposal aims “to prevent excessive use of devices causing physical and mental health issues… including sleep problems,” Mayor Masafumi Koki said in a statement on Friday. A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no…
