An independent political research group has declared that if the African Democratic Congress, ADC, fields Otunba Olumuyiwa Babalola as its flagbearer for the forthcoming governorship poll in Ekiti State, it would introduce a disruptive dynamic to the race. The group also said Ekiti’s unique political history was a cause for concern, given that no incumbent […]

Boeing is launching a recruitment drive to find “permanent” manufacturing workers to replace US union employees who went on strike last month, the company said Thursday. The company is posting job requirements for the roles and plans a job fair on September 16, Boeing vice president Dan Gillian said in an email to staff seen […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, ALGON, has warned against opening council accounts in politicians’ names, emphasising that doing so would amount to diverting public funds. Speaking with newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday, Sarafa Awotunde-led ALGON stated that the Central Bank’s move to open accounts with the […]

…Okpebholo, deputy abandoned state, PDP alleges …PDP goofed, Idahosa in office – govt By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday accused Governor Monday Okoebholo and his deputy, Hon Dennis Idahosa of abandoning the state and jetting abroad, besides accusing the governor of spending N4.2 billion on the […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed commitments to partner for the advancement and sustainability of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Forum of North Central Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress APC has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting that his economic reforms and bold policy decisions are gradually repositioning the country on the path of recovery. Speaking on behalf of the forum, its leader, Dr Aliyu Bello, said […]

Godiya explained that the agency embarked on an enforcement operation within the Apo Waru area following intelligence gathered concerning the area.

Communal clashes in northern Ghana that started late last month have killed at least 31 people and displaced nearly 50,000, officials said Thursday, with more than 13,000 fleeing across the border into Ivory Coast.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Farmers in Osun State under the aegis All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, on Thursday threw weight behind the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke for another term in office. Representatives of the group and Rice farmers in the state spoke at the commissioning of Farmers House and distribution of agricultural input to […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As the crisis bedevilling Local Government Councils across Osun State persists, the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, have tasked President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the situation with a view to ending the crisis. The council lamented over the continuous withholding of the State Local Government allocation, saying it has […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo ILE-IFE – A governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Dotun Babayemi, on Thursday, tasked members of the party, as well as his supporters to back any person who emerged as the party’s governorship candidate for next year’s election. Babayemi spoke during his tour of Okerewe […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The ancient city of Ile-Ife would host world leaders, as well as traditional rulers across Africa as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, celebrates the 10th anniversary of ascending the throne. The anniversary event schedule to hold over eight days is themed: Ten Years of Ase: A Reign Of Peace, […]

The global mobile phone industry remains one of the fastest-moving manufacturing sectors among countries in the world.

The governor made the appeal during the decoration of his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), DSP Ahmed Abdulraman, at the Government House on Thursday in Osogbo.

According to the statement, “Several other passengers remain unaccounted for, with  search and rescue efforts still ongoing.”