The Police Command in Osun State has summoned the senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, over his viral comment to ‘kill Accord members’ ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The summons follows the outrage on social media over the senator’s comments, instructing All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters to “kill” members of the Accord PartyContinueContinue reading “Osun Decides: Police summon Sen. Fadahunsi over ‘Kill Accord members’ comment”
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APC Primary: MATO withdraws suit against Adefiranye
The legal battle over the All Progressives Congress (APC), ticket for Ileoluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency has come to an end after Hon. Mathew Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, formally withdrew his suit against Hon. Festus Adefiranye, the incumbent member. The case, which challenged the substitution of Oyerinmade’s name by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) followingContinueContinue reading “APC Primary: MATO withdraws suit against Adefiranye”
NAN gets first female Editor-In-Chief
The Management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday announced a female successor, Alhaja Hadiza Muhammed-Aliyu, to the agency’s outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Mufutau Ojo. The Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali, announced this in Abuja at a valedictory session organised for Ojo by members of staff. Ali said: “Ojo is handing overContinueContinue reading “NAN gets first female Editor-In-Chief”
IYD: Sen. Faduyile celebrates Nigerian youths, calls for greater future investment
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Prof. Dayo Faduyile OON, has felicitated with young people across Ondo South, Ondo State, and Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD) celebration. IYD is observed annually on August 12 to celebrate the contributions of young people and draw attention to issues affecting theirContinueContinue reading “IYD: Sen. Faduyile celebrates Nigerian youths, calls for greater future investment”
IYD: Ondo youths must lead with skills, integrity – Olabode
As Nigeria marks the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD) public affairs commentator Omoyele Olabode has urged Nigerian and Ondo State youths in particular, to position themselves as problem-solvers rather than just sit on the wall if they want real influence in governance and the economy. Speaking in an interview ahead of the global observance themedContinueContinue reading “IYD: Ondo youths must lead with skills, integrity – Olabode”
OAUSTECH ASUU begins indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), chapter Okitipupa, Ondo State, has embarked on an indefinite strike. Dr Oluwatoyin Ogunbamike, the chapter’s ASUU Chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Okitipupa, that the industrial action was as a result of non-implementation of theContinueContinue reading “OAUSTECH ASUU begins indefinite strike”
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway ‘ll unlock Ondo’s economic potential – Olabode
A stakeholder in Ondo State and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will serve as a major economic corridor for Ondo State, linking its coastal communities to markets across the South-West and South-South. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, Olabode described the federal project as “a game-changer” thatContinueContinue reading “Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway ‘ll unlock Ondo’s economic potential – Olabode”
Arogbo Ijaw Chief Council Abuja visits Sen. Faduyile
The Arogbo Ijaw Chief Council, Abuja, a group of Elite Ijaws of Arogbo Ibe kingdom in Ondo State have paid Ondo South Senator, Prof. Dayo Faduyile a scheduled visit on Tuesday, August, 11, at his National Assembly Office Complex in Abuja. The group speaking through its spokesperson, High Chief Frank Soriwei, said they have comeContinueContinue reading “Arogbo Ijaw Chief Council Abuja visits Sen. Faduyile”
Sen. Faduyile mourns Odidi’s passing
By Steve Ovirih Ondo South Senator, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON has described the death of former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Odidi as shocking, painful and unexpected. Odidi reportedly passed away following a brief illness at the age of 58. Faduyile, noted that he was a kind gentleman who willContinueContinue reading “Sen. Faduyile mourns Odidi’s passing”
Osun Guber: Adeleke raises alarm over plot by Oyetola, APC to rig poll
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has accused the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly planning to manipulate the forthcoming governorship election in the state billed for Saturday, Aug. 15. Adeleke raised the allegation in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and madeContinueContinue reading “Osun Guber: Adeleke raises alarm over plot by Oyetola, APC to rig poll”