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Tinubu flags off Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan, Osogbo-Gbongan road projects
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday flagged off the construction of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road and the reconstruction of the Osogbo-Akoda-Gbongan Road in Osun State, saying the projects will improve road infrastructure, ease transportation and boost economic activities. Represented by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Tinubu said the 82-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road was awarded…
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Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions, believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations
President Donald Trump has privately complained in recent days that reports about dwindling US munitions stockpiles make the United States appear weak at a critical moment, as he continues to threaten further military action to pressure Iran into reaching a deal, according to senior US officials. The issue dominated last week’s Cabinet meeting at Camp David, where Trump expressed frustration…
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‘The Adeleke family doesn’t need Osun’s money’? EFCC says otherwise — By Ismail Omipidan
For years, we were told that the Adeleke family was too wealthy to touch Osun’s treasury, that “they don’t need our money.” Gullible individuals believed that ridiculous narrative. Some even claimed they were using their personal wealth to run the government. But the EFCC investigation has exposed that lie. The family that claimed it did not need us needed us…
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Osun’s future in your hands, vote wisely, media guru tells electorate
Media consultant and public affairs practitioner, Rahman Olayinka, has urged eligible voters in Osun State to reject inducements and vote according to their conscience ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Olayinka, an indigene of Osun, said the future of the state depends on the choices voters make at the polls, stressing that elections provide citizens with an opportunity to…
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Uzodimma dismisses Davido’s appeal, predicts APC victory in Osun
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has dismissed comments by Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, telling the singer to prepare his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, for life after office. Davido had, during a press conference on Wednesday, appealed to an unnamed politician from Imo State to ensure a free and fair…
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders EFCC to lift freeze on Osun government accounts
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court to vacate the order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government. The president said the directive was aimed at preserving public confidence in the democratic process, especially as Osun prepares for its governorship election in the coming days. In a statement…
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Osun rejects EFCC’s N11bn claim, says account freeze targeted workers’ palliatives
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) allegation that it froze the state’s account over the alleged diversion of N11 billion, describing the claim as an attempt to justify what it called an illegal action. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,…
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Kemi Adeosun, former finance minister, loses husband in Lagos
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has lost her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, who died on Wednesday in Lagos at the age of 62. The Adeosun family announced his passing in a statement issued on Thursday by Rev. C. A. Adeosun, describing the late businessman as a devoted Christian whose life was marked by integrity, generosity and unwavering faith. According…
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Distinguishing truth from fact: WAFCON 2026 as case study — by Olakunle Osisanya
The ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 at Morroco has elicited mixed reactions from followers of African female football.While some believe that the standard of play has been below European and American standards, others argue that it has been more competitive (fewer one sided games), but the overall quality still has room for improvement. The Super Falcons of…
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TikToker denies bleeding claims, alleges forced ritual, extortion after viral post
By Folashade Olorunfemi – A female TikToker who reportedly posted a video of the Oloolu masquerade in Ibadan has denied claims that she suffered severe bleeding, alleging instead that she was forced to undergo traditional rites, made to give a false account of her health and compelled to pay N400,000 under duress. Speaking in an interview shared on Ayodele Abdulgafar’s…
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