K-RAD Vanguard Chides Osun Govt Over Intimidation of Press
A socio-political organisation within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, K-RAD Vanguard has condemned moves by the Osun State Government to subvert the freedom of the press, by threatening to sanction media houses providing platforms for opposition voices to thrive in the state. In a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on…
INEC Fixes Dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections
By Ahmed Dorcas The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially set the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States for Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this announcement on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed resident electoral commissioners…
House of Representatives Passes N1.81 Trillion FCT 2025 Budget, Prioritizing Capital Project
By Ahmed Dorcas The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the N1.81 trillion 2025 appropriation bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after scaling its third reading during plenary. The approved budget reflects an increase of N30 billion from the N1.78 trillion proposal initially submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly on May…
WAEC Students Spend Night writing Examination
By Ahmed Dorcas The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language paper examination slated for 2pm on Wednesday have had parents crying out over late arrival. According to The Point, the late arrival of the paper has forced WAEC candidates to spend night at their various schools and other centres writing the English Language paper…
Tinubu Urges ECOWAS Leaders to Match Policies with Actions
President Bola Tinubu, who is also the ECOWAS Chairman has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to prioritise youths and women in their development strategies through deliberate investments in education, entrepreneurship, healthcare and leadership. Speaking at the commemorative ceremony marking the 50th ECOWAS anniversary in Lagos, President Tinubu urged…
Ooni of Ife Donates Land for Construction of World Ifa Temple
By Ahmed Dorcas The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated three acres of land for the construction of the World Ifa Temple. This significant contribution aims to boost the activities of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) and establish the largest pilgrimage site globally for Yoruba traditional worshippers, as reported…
