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Tinubu: Government Support Must Be A Bridge, Not A Destination

Bukola Kareem — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:43:40 +0000

President Bola Tinubu says government’s social intervention programmes must serve as a bridge to prosperity, rather than become a permanent way of managing poverty in Nigeria. The President made the point in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as he acknowledged that millions of citizens remain vulnerable despite the economic […]

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2027: Seyi Bamidele Questions Ajagunla’s Record, Says Incumbency Alone Won’t Secure Osun Central Seat

Bukola Kareem — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:45:57 +0000

The incumbent senator representing Osun Central, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, has come under scrutiny over his legislative record as the battle for the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election begins to take shape. Speaking on Afinju 90.7FM’s current affairs program, Hard Punch, the current South-West Youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […]

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Olubadan Will Eventually Support Me — Oyo SDP Governorship Hopeful

Bukola Kareem — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:34:58 +0000

A governorship hopeful on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, Oloye Saheed Oladele, has expressed confidence that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will eventually support his ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Oladele, who stated this during an interview on Afinju 90.7 FM’s current […]

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Gov. Adeleke Receives Certificate of Return, Pledges Scholarships for Children of Osun Election Victims

Bukola Kareem — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:51:49 +0000

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to provide scholarships for the children of people who lost their lives in incidents linked to the period leading up to the August 15 governorship election in the state. Adeleke made the pledge on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent […]

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NFF Orders Super Falcons’ Technical Crew to Resign With Immediate Effect

Oluwadamilola Ibidapo — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:46:11 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has directed the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign and failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The federation announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, […]

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Obasanjo Urges Re-elected Adeleke to Continue Delivering Good Governance

Bukola Kareem — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:44:29 +0000

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to remain focused on good governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people. Obasanjo made the call on Sunday night when he paid a surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke at his country home in Ede. The former […]

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Tension in Ilesa as Suspected Political Thugs Attack APC Supporters, Three Reportedly Killed

Samuel Oladayo — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:13:26 +0000

Tension has gripped residents of Ilesa, Osun State, following an alleged attack by suspected unknown gunmen on supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Imo and Igbogi areas of Ilesa East Local Government Area. The attack, which reportedly occurred ahead of the party’s final campaign rally, allegedly claimed the lives of about three […]

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Oyinlola Rallies PDP Members to Endorse APC Governorship Candidate

Bukola Kareem — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:12:25 +0000

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, rallied members and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to support the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at a gathering of PDP stakeholders held at WOCDIF Centre in Osogbo, the state […]

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Stakeholders Converge for Youth Development Talks at Ejigbo Youth Summit

Mozeed Salam — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:14:42 +0000

Privileged youths in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State have been urged to deliberately invest in the development of their community and avoid blindly following mentors without embracing values that promote growth and progress. The call was made at the maiden edition of the Ejigbo Youth Summit 1.0, organised by the Ejigbo Youth Network. […]

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NFF Releases Election Timetable, Begins Sale of Nomination Forms August 1

Oluwadamilola Ibidapo — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:20:03 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Committee has released the timetable and guidelines for the 2026 Executive Committee elections, with the sale of nomination forms set to begin on Saturday, August 1. Under the schedule, interested candidates are expected to obtain and submit their completed nomination forms on or before Wednesday, August 12, ahead of […]

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