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Osun Residents Highlight Expectations for Next Governor Ahead of 2026 Governorship Election
As preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, residents have identified youth employment, affordable education, agricultural development, infrastructure, and issue-based campaigns as some of the key priorities they expect from whoever emerges as the state’s next governor. The expectations were expressed during Gbagede Oro, a political programme on Afinju 90.7FM, where listeners […]
Osun INEC PRO Explains Delay in PVC Distribution, Assures Voters of Timely Delivery
The Osun State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Public Relations Officer, Musa Olurode, has explained that the delay in the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) is due to the Commission’s ongoing verification process aimed at detecting multiple registrations and other irregularities to ensure a credible election. Olurode made the clarification during an interview on […]
Flamingos Draw Poland, Puerto Rico, Korea DPR in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have returned home after completing another successful qualification campaign for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The achievement marks another significant milestone for the Flamingos, who have consistently established themselves among the leading teams in youth women’s football. At the official draw for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World […]
U-18 D’Tigers Cruise Past Burkina Faso 98-54 in FIBA U-18 African Championship Qualifier
Nigeria’s U-18 D’Tigers produced a dominant display to defeat hosts Burkina Faso 98-54 in their FIBA U-18 African Championship qualifying campaign. The Nigerian side took control from the opening tip-off, outclassing the hosts with a disciplined defensive performance and an efficient offensive display. The emphatic victory reflected Nigeria’s strength in depth, as several players made […]
Golden Eaglets To Face China, Australia, Tanzania in Yinchuan Tournament
Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China on Thursday night ahead of the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament scheduled to hold in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11. The five-time world champions will compete against hosts China, Australia and Tanzania in the four-nation competition, with all matches billed for the […]
Court Adjourns Marriage Dissolution Case in Osun
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Kafilat Muhammad against her husband, Tiamiyu Muhammad, until August 3, 2026, for further proceedings. Kafilat, a trader who deals in provisions and foodstuffs and resides in the Oke-Onitea area of Osogbo, approached […]
2026/27 NPFL Season Set to Kick Off in August, End in May 2027
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has tentatively fixed August 27 to 29, 2026, for the start of the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), NPFL management, and club owners to finalise plans for the […]
UNIOSUN Condemns Alleged Assault, Harassment of Students by Military Recruits in Osogbo
The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo Campus, has condemned the alleged harassment and assault of some students by military recruits around the Oke-Baale area of Osogbo. Speaking with correspondents of Afinju 90.7FM, the Public Relations Officer of the university, Ademola Adesoji, said the incident occurred on the night of Monday, June 29, 2016, […]
Osun poll: Group Condemns killings, cyberbullying, urges police action
An Osun-based civil society organisation, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has condemned the growing wave of political violence in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election, warning that the escalating crisis poses a serious threat to peace and democratic stability if urgent steps are not taken. The group also criticised the recent outburst by […]
Salawa Abeni: The Queen Who Gave Waka Music a Global Voice
Following the bold step taken by Nigeria’s first female instrumentalist and Waka icon, Batile Alake, to establish herself in a music industry largely dominated by men, she became a source of inspiration for generations of aspiring female musicians seeking to carve out their own place in the highly competitive arena long controlled by their male […]