The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun has declared 25 candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners out of the 26 seats in the state’s house of assembly. The commission also declared that the All Progressives Congress…
Supreme Court dismisses suit against Oyetola’s participation in Osun election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to restore the nullification of the participation of Osun’s ex-governor Gboyega Oyetola and his deputy Benedict Alabi in the July 16, 2022 governorship election. A five-member…
Adeleke denies certificate forgery claims, says school made error
On the heels of a ruling by the Osun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal nullifying his election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has refuted claims that he forged his school certificate. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday, the…
Don’t sack teachers employed by Oyetola, IPAC implores Osun
The leadership of Inter Party Advisory Council in Osun State has called on the Government of Osun State to rescind its decision to sack teachers recruited by the previous administration. This is contained in a statement personally signed by the…
Konga Jara: New winners emerge, 6 slots to go, for all-expense paid weekend mentorship with Ekeh, Zinox boss
A total of six slots have been filled by customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, for the much-awaited all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh. According to a statement, two new winners…
Don’t vote leaders based on ethnicity, religion — Peter Obi charges Nigerians
Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has reiterated the call on Nigerians not to vote for political candidates based on ethnicity or religion. Obi made the call during his presidential campaign rally held in Osogbo, Osun…
Oyetola coming back before July 5, says Osun Speaker
The speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, on Thursday said Adegboyega Oyetola will return as Governor before July 5, this year. Noting that the supreme court on July 5, 2019, declared him (Oyetola) the winner of…
Stakeholders want late Brazillian football legend, Pele, immortalised
Some Stakeholders in Osun have called for the immortalising of the late Brazilian legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pele, who was the greatest footballer of all time. Pele died on Dec. 29, at the age of 82…
*I had no shoes for 18 years – Adeboye (Punch)*NDLEA intercepts ‘‘Christmas’’ colorado, cannabis juice at Lagos airport, seaport (Vanguard)
I had no shoes for 18 years – Adeboye (Punch) The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, revealed how he came from a very poor background. Adeboye, who spoke during a sermon on Saturday…
More vehicles worth N1.5b in ex-officials’ possession, says Osun Govt
The Asset Recovery Committee of the Osun State Government says it has uncovered 55 more vehicles worth N1.5 billion which ex-officials allegedly exited with at the end of the previous administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. This comes barely 24…