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The District Superintendent of the Apostolic Faith Church in West and Central Africa (WECA), Rev Isaac Adigun, has said  Nigeria can still find its way out of the current climate of insecurity, if the nation turns sincerely to God in prayer. Speaking during a special National Prayer Service held across all Apostolic Faith Church branches in Nigeria on Sunday, Rev Adigun declared that the country’s challenges, though overwhelming, are not beyond divine intervention. “There is hope for Nigeria if we go to God in prayers,” he told the congregation, his voice measured but firm, as worshippers gathered in solemn expectation. Rev Adigun described the rising insecurity ranging from kidnappings to banditry and insurgency as a scourge that has darkened the national mood, leaving many Nigerians anxious and despairing. “All the insecurity that has turned the country bad will give way,” he said, “because with prayers, heaven will hear and open for Nigeria. The similar prayers was also  he...

A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Right Honourable Olufemi Popoola Mourns Oba Famodun ‎ ‎The lawmaker representing Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency, Right Honourable Olufemi Popoola, has described the passing of former APC State Chairman, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, as a colossal loss. ‎ ‎In his condolence message laced with elegies, Right Honourable Popoola stated that the transition of Oba Adegboyega Famodun was the most devastating news of the century, noting that his demise caught many unaware. ‎ ‎“It is extremely difficult and indeed a bitter pill to swallow, the passage of Oba Adegboyega Famodun, whose public and private life was dedicated to the service of humanity. No doubt, the Osun APC family has lost an astute and iconic figure and indeed Osun State as a whole has lost a trustworthy soul,” he said. ‎ ‎Right Honourable Olufemi Popoola thereafter commiserated with the immediate and extended family of Oba Adegboyega Famodun in the ancient town of Igbajo. He also sympathized with the Ow...

Opeyemi Akinyemi, Osogbo, Osun No fewer than one hundred people, including persons with disabilities, have benefited from a humanitarian outreach by the Wife of Osun State Governor, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke. The initiative, held at the Government House in  Osogbo, the state capital is part of the ongoing efforts of her foundation to support the well-being of less privileged and vulnerable citizens across the state. The empowerment program brought together groups of persons with disabilities and vulnerable citizens across the state. Beneficiaries received food items such as rice, spaghetti, beans, beverages, coconut oil, palm oil, garri, and other essentials, as the wife of the governor reaffirmed her commitment to inclusive support and social welfare. The Wife of the Governor, Ambassador Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, stated that the motive behind the initiative is to provide support for the needy, the less privileged, and motherless babies, emphasizing her commitment to uplifting vulnerables. "...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering the Nigerian Police and Armed Forces to recruit additional personnel to tackle rising insecurity across the country.

The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for what it described as a remarkable transformation of the state within the last three years. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Suleiman Odefisayo, and Secretary, Comrade Dele Aina, the union said Adeleke’s governance style has given Osun State “a new look,” noting that his achievements stand out in recent years. The pensioners applauded the governor for prioritising the welfare of both serving and retired workers, describing his performance as exceptional and deserving of a 95 percent rating. They said Adeleke’s administration has consistently implemented policies that promote the well-being of senior citizens across the state. According to the NUP, infrastructu ral development under Governor Adeleke has significantly improved the state’s outlook and repositioned Osun as an emerging economic hub. The union added that the governor’s reforms have restored confidence a...

Residents of Ikire in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State were full of excitement on Friday as Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Akogun (Dr.) Olalere Kamorudeen Oyewumi, officially completed and launched the long awaited Ikire Town Hall 20 years after the project was first flagged off. The celebration was held at the Town hall premises on Friday, in Ikire Town. Speaking during the commissioning, Senator Oyewumi disclosed that the project was originally flagged off in 2005 when he served as chairman of the local government.  He noted that despite consistent community contributions over the years, rising construction costs affected progress, leaving the building at about 50 percent completion for nearly two decades. "Every year, people contributed money, but because of the rising cost of building materials, the funds were never enough to complete the project.  So I decided to complete it for the community, and it cost about N115 million, he said. The se...

The Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, ordering their redeployment to core policing responsibilities amid rising security challenges. ‎This is contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. ‎The directive, issued during a high-level security meeting held on Sunday in Abuja, mandates that police personnel currently assigned to VIP protection be reassigned to strengthen security presence in communities, particularly in remote areas where police numbers remain critically low. ‎According to the President, VIPs requiring security escorts going forward will obtain such services from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), whose operatives will provide armed protection on request. ‎The decision comes amid growing concerns over the shortage of police personnel in many parts of the country, a situation the...