OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL – ASSAULT OF THE CULTURE IGNORAMUS Ojude Oba 2024 video The annual socio-cultural Ojude Oba festival had the splendour and grandeur of Ijebus on display on Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 at Ijebu-Ode, the capital city of Ijebuland. It was a nexus of cultural and sartorial elegance, social grace and evocative dance steps…
Governor Adeleke Warns Transport Officials Against Violence, Suspends SSA on Civil Societies Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned transport workers in Osun State against actions and activities capable of plunging the state into violence and lawlessness. The Governor has also directed immediate suspension of the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, pending outcome…
DICHOTOMOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STATE- LOCAL GOVT Any student who has endured civic or history lectures about the working relationship between local and state govt in Nigeria should be well aware of the basic dichotomy between full responsibilities in terms of addressing basic social needs, especially during emergencies versus the most effective ways to guarantee their…
Prosperity Cup 2024: Bayelsa State Government Pledges Commitment to Sports Development ***Prosperity Cup Women’s Draws Hold on Thursday*** Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo says the state government will continue to show total commitment to the development of youths through sports. The deputy governor made this known during a courtesy visit by members…
U.S. Authority Deports Over a Hundred Chinese Migrants The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it sent a charter flight of deportees back to China for the first time in six years. The deportation, on a charter flight, took place over the weekend in coordination with Chinese authorities, the Department of Homeland Security said….
Borno Suicide Attacks: Lawmakers Demand Improved Military Strategy, Accountability Amidst growing concern over the deteriorating security landscape in Nigeria, the National Assembly convened on Wednesday to address the shocking suicide bombing attacks that ravaged Gwoza town, Borno State. Lawmakers at the red chamber were filled with dismay and outrage as they reflected on the tragic…
Use your service year to strengthen Nigeria Unity -Adeleke admonishes corp members Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged corps’ members to use their service year as an avenue to rebuild, reconstruct, and strengthen Nigeria’s unity, just as he assured them of his government’s commitment to ensuring their security and welfare throughout. The governor,…
Odatiwa Women Initiatives: Aiyedatiwa Kickstarts Distribution OF Food To Rural Communities. In a bid to alleviate the hardship faced by women in rural communities, the Odatiwa Women Initiatives, spearheaded by the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Dr Seun Osamaye, has kicked off the distribution of food and relief materials. This initiative, championed by Ondo State…
2027: Am Not Interested In Greek Gift Says Gov Diri. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has shut down the call on former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. A faceless group, which sarcastically named itself Diri Angels, in a statement,…
One Dead, many injured After Violent Protest broke out In Ibadan The Oyo Police Command has confirmed the arrest of twelve suspected hoodlums during a protest on Monday at Sumal Foods factories in the Oluyole area of Ibadan. Command spokesperson Adewale Osifeso announced this in a statement obtained on Tuesday. According to Osifeso, the protest…
