- Perspectives
When a custodian of culture walked through our door — by ‘Dayo Adedayo
There are some visitors you prepare to receive, and there are others whose presence reminds you, almost instantly, why you began the journey in the first place. When my dear friend Jahman Anikulapo called to tell me that Professor Awam Amkpa would be visiting the DAP Experience Centre, Lagos, my immediate reaction was almost one of disbelief. Professor Awam Amkpa?…
Read More » - Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Nollywood couple Adedimeji Lateef, Mo Bimpe celebrate triplets’ thanksgiving
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood couple Adedimeji Lateef and his wife, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, celebrated their triplets’ thanksgiving on Wednesday, surrounded by family members, well-wishers and colleagues. The star-studded ceremony came months after the couple welcomed their triplet boys in May 2026. They announced the arrival of the babies in an emotional Instagram post that attracted…
Read More » - Politics
Osun CSOs pick Adeleke as strongest town hall meeting candidate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Network of Civil Society Groups in Osun State has picked Governor Ademola Adeleke as the strongest candidate among those who participated in the ARISE News Osun Governorship Town Hall Meeting held in Osogbo on Tuesday. The group said its assessment was based on the candidates’ presentations, governance experience, existing achievements and capacity to sustain…
Read More » - Homeland News
Yoruba, Itsekiri groups unite in Lagos, seek end to insecurity, religious extremism
More than 100 Pan-Yoruba and Itsekiri groups have called for greater unity and collective action to address insecurity, religious intolerance, poverty and other challenges threatening communities across the South-West and neighbouring Yoruba-speaking areas. The groups made the call at a meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday, with a communique issued on Wednesday by the conveners, journalist Adewale Adeoye, Chief Adekunle…
Read More » - Politics
Adeleke lacks moral right to seek Fadahunsi’s arrest, says Osun APC
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke for calling for the arrest of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over comments attributed to him in a viral video concerning members of the Accord Party. The party, in a statement signed by its director of media and information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, on Wednesday, described the video…
Read More » - Homeland News
PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu commissions fresh food hub in Agege
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the Lagos Fresh Food Hub in Pen Cinema, Agege, as part of efforts to strengthen food distribution and improve food security across the state. The 7,000-square-metre facility provides space for hundreds of traders, as well as dry and cold storage facilities, a dedicated seafood section, parking spaces and electric vehicle charging points. The…
Read More » - News from States
Omu-Aran residents pledge support as new Army battalion takes off in Kwara
Residents of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have pledged their support and cooperation to the Nigerian Army following the deployment of a new battalion to the community. The residents, led by the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba AbdulRaheem Adeoti, described the deployment as a major step towards strengthening security in Omu-Aran and other communities across Kwara South.…
Read More » - Homeland News
Adeleke declares Friday work-free ahead of Osun governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public service workers to enable them to participate in Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, and signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. The circular said…
Read More » - Politics
Fadahunsi grilled by police over alleged call to ‘kill’ Accord members
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, on Wednesday said he honoured the invitation of the Osun State Police Command to clarify what he described as a misinterpreted viral video. Fadahunsi spoke after spending nearly two hours at the police command in Osogbo, where he was questioned over the video that had generated controversy…
Read More » - Politics
TICC asks police to update public on Fadahunsi’s investigation
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has urged the Nigeria Police Force to provide the public with an update on its investigation into alleged threats by Senator Francis Fadahunsi against members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The council made the demand in a statement on Wednesday, following the reported invitation of Fadahunsi by…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel