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Another fuel tanker explosion in Jigawa state  Another fuel tanker explosion has occurred in Gamoji Village, a boundary town between Kano and Jigawa border.  The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service in Jigawa State Command, Aliyu Muhd confirmed the incident. A similar incident happened in Majia town of Taura local government area in Jigawa state last month, resulting in over one hundred and fifty fatalities

The Osun State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop harassing and intimidating, Alapomu of Apomu land, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi for supporting his son in the 2023 election.  This warning comes amid calls from Osun APC for the monarch's investigation by the Inspector General of Police and also demand his suspension as a King, which the PDP sees as a blatant attempt to intimidate a leader who advocates for good governance. Reacting to the statement, the State Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi described the opposition party as a clout chaser who is always dying for attention with their rudderless statements. Kabiesi Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi never incited electoral violence like the confused opposition implied.  "APC should be reminded that during their 12 years of unproductive administration in Osun State, there was a king who left his royal stool and joined campaign multiple times. Made the to...

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke is set to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. In a significant move for Osun State’s fiscal future, this eagerly anticipated event will take place at the House of Assembly Complex in Osogbo, where lawmakers will gather to review the proposed budget. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Assembly Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu on Tuesday, the governor’s intention to unveil the budget was officially communicated in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. This presentation aligns with constitutional requirements, ensuring that the draft budget is submitted for legislative scrutiny and approval. This year’s budget proposal follows a series of Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum Meetings held across the state, where valuable insights and suggestions from residents have been gathered to inform the budgetary process. Guests and members of ...

IPAC ON ONDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION  The National Chairman,Inter Party Advisory council,IPAC,Yusuf Dantalle has urged residents of ondo state to exercise their civic duty without hindrance and vote the candidate of their choice based on leadership quality in Saturday's Governorship election. Dantalle stated this on Tuesday  at a meeting to sensitize the people on their civic responsibility in Akure, ondo state Capital. The IPAC National Chairman urged the electorate to Reject any form of vote buying, as it undermines the integrity of the Nation's democracy. He also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, to remain neutral and impartial during the Electioneering process.

CRIME: OSUN NSCDC PARADES FIVE SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS. By Opeyemi Akinyemi  Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has paraded five suspects involving in illegal mining activities at the mining site in Ilesa, Osun State. During a press briefing at the command headquarters in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital, the Corps Commandant, Kayode Sotiyo stated that the suspects were apprehended for engaging in illegal mining without the necessary mining licenses. The suspects who hail from Kano State, were discovered at a mining site in Ilesa where they were violating the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007. The NSCDC Commandant stated that any mining activity must be conducted with a valid mining lease or permit as specified in Section 2 of the act. In a separate case, the NSCDC also paraded a 34-year-old man named Akeju Abiodun, who was arrested for theft. Abiodun, a resident of Ijebu Ijesa, was caught stealing 220,000 naira from a shop owned by Mrs. ...

YOU 'VE SURPASSED EXPECTATIONS - YEYE DUPE ADELEKE-SANI LAUDS OSUN LAWMAKER, IREKANDU. The lawmaker empowers 600  Women, gifts N8m. we BY OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  Yeye Dupe Adeleke-Sani, Osun State Governor's elder sister has lauded ‘the excellent performance’ of the lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency at the Osun State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Adewumi. The governor’s sister who said she was in support of a woman candidacy against Hon. Adewumi prior to the State Assembly election, was convinced that the lawmaker has surpassed expectations with his performance. Mrs Adeleke-Sani disclosed this in Ibokun, at the official launch and presentation of cheque to women coorporative empowerment programme sponsored by Hon. Adewumi. She said “I personally kicked against Hon Adeyemi Adewumi while vying for second term as a member Osun State House of Assembly to represent obokun State Constituency in February, 2023 elections. “the reason why I kicked against him was that I prioritise...

Former Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya has been unanimously elected as the new national President of the NURTW. Musiliu, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was elected by the Union's delegates from Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, and Lagos states during NURTW Zone 2 Quadrennial National Delegate Conference, held at the Council's Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun state.  Akinsanya’s unopposed nomination was made by the Ekiti State Chairman of the Union, Joseph falope and seconded by the Ondo State counterpart, Ademola  Odudu  Speaking after the election, the Acting National President of the NURTW, who was represented by the union's head of finance, Adedamola Salam, emphasized that the process was in line with the Union's constitution, adding that the conference would help chart a new course for the Union. In his acceptance speech, Musilu Akinsanya appealed to all members of the Union to let go of past divisions and work toge...