By Niyi Olutunde, Akure Following the recent abduction of workers of the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC), alongside with staff of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, along Owo/Akure road by gunmen who are suspected to be kidnappers, the Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to embarked on strike if the state government …

Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and founder of Idera de Movement in Osun State today joined friends and well wishers of Hon. Funsho Babarinde across the state to celebrate the exemplary leader of the party stalwart on his 50th birthday anniversary. Speaking at the birthday …

By Olusakin Babalola,Ibadan Voters for the 2019 general elections have been advised to investigate the antecedents of candidates they would cast their votes for in order to checkmate the perpetuation of cheats in governance who have made politics a platform to loot the nation’s treasury. Mr Abayomi Fagbenro, a candidate …

By Niyi Olutunde, Akure A member of the House of Representatives representing Owo/Ose federal constituency in Ondo State at the National Assembly, Dr Bode Ayorinde has said he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of the negative change the party has brought on …

A traditional chief in Ifon-Orolu kingdom, Chief Abiodun Olaore has expressed absolute confidence in the ability of the new Governor of Osun state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola to take the state to the next level. Chief Olaore , the Akogun of Ifon-Oloru in Orolu Local Government of the state, said he …

Remains Open For operations The Management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Ikeja, Lagos, has restated its commitment to ensure seamless flight operations and services at the terminal. This is coming on the heels of the release by …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the Osun East Senatorial district, Prince Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi on Monday promised people of his constituency adequate and responsible representation, if voted. Fadahunsi, who expressed optimism that he would beat his opponent from the senatorial district hand …

As a gesture of love, a Muslim woman has contributed a token by donating wrappers to Christian widows. A Muslim woman, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani,on Sunday donated wrappers and other food items to Christian widows for Christmas celebration in Kaduna as part of efforts to boost peaceful coexistence. Tijjani made the …

A sociopolitical group in Osun state, G-83 has joined millions of well-wishers in congratulating the Governor of the State, Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola and his deputy, Benedict Adegboyega Alabi (BOA), as assumed the mantle of leadership. In a congratulatory message issued by the group’s publicity secretary, Mr Alao Waheed, a …

By abiodun KOMOLAFE I have had the privilege of reading Gboyega Oyetola’s Inaugural Speech as Governor of Osun and I can confirm that he meant well for dear state. In the well-crafted speech, Oyetola promised to run “a people-friendly government which focuses on growth, creation of jobs, social protection, inclusive …

A helicopter has crashed in eastern Sudan, killing a state governor and at least four other officials. The helicopter exploded in flames after it hit a communications tower as it tried to land in the remote Al-Qadarif state and so far no official reason has yet been given for the …

By Mohammad Tijjani,Kaduna Sen. Ahmed Aruwa, who died early Sunday morning, has been buried at Turaki Aliyu Cemetry, Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna after funeral prayers held at Sultan Bello Mosque. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sheikh Ahmad Gumi led the funeral prayer at about 1:00 PM. The funeral …

Afghanistan has suspended five officials including the president of the country’s football federation over allegations of sexual and physical abuse against the national women’s team, officials said Sunday. The decision comes days after President Ashraf Ghani ordered the attorney general to conduct a “thorough investigation” into what he called “shocking” …

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party and founder of “Idera de Movement” in Osun State, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi yesterday sponsored a special father Christmas party to give children in the state tonnes of wonderful memories and interact with them as the year winds up. This was contained in statement …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited one of the spokesmen of the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation , Dr . Doyin Okupe , for alleged hate speech and cyberstalking . Okupe , who is a former Spokesman for ex- President Goodluck Jonathan , was invited by officials of the …