Oyo Govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment- OSMDA DG. …Calms Igbeti resident on rock weathering incident

Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government will continue to be stern against illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the environment.Oni stated this recently when the agency inspected… Continue reading

Bicameralism in Nigeria: A Disappointing Reality Since 1999 | By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá

Since the return to democracy in 1999, Nigeria’s bicameral legislature has failed to fulfill its promise of effective governance, particularly in addressing critical issues such as security and socio-economic development. The ongoing economic jeopardy facing the nation, marked by soaring debt levels and widespread poverty, raises serious questions about the… Continue reading

President Bola Tinubu’s address at the Joint Session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, 2025

Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Presiding National Assembly Officers Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENTRt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON – SpeakerSenator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE… Continue reading

June 12: Prof. Olagoke calls for urgent government actions to alleviate poverty, hardship confronting Nigerians …Stresses need for renewed commitment to democracy, justice, equality

By Bode Akinbode l June 12: Olagoke calls for urgent government actions to alleviate poverty, hardship confronting Nigerians As the nation commemorates the annulment of the 1993 presidential election, widely believed to have been won by the late Chief MKO Abiola,the Founder and Spiritual Head,Shafaudeen-In-Islam, Worldwide , Prof. Sabit Olagoke,… Continue reading

Adeleke and Iwo’s first dual carriage way

ADELEKE AND IWO’S FIRST DUAL CARRIAGEWAY By Sarafa Ibrahim Sometime in 2013, hopes were raised in Iwo after the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola administration indicated plan to upscale the city’s main road. This was a part of that government’s ambitious ‘Urban Renewal Project’, which had identified Osogbo, Ikirun, Ejigbo, Iwo, Ikire,… Continue reading

The Cost of Democracy: How Expensive Politics in Nigeria Burdens the Masses |By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá

Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In Nigeria, the pursuit of democracy has become a costly endeavour, with political campaigns, party primaries, and governance often requiring exorbitant financial resources. This financial burden disproportionately impacts the masses, who already struggle with rising costs of living, while their voices remain marginalized in the political arena. No… Continue reading

Makinde approves N1bn monthly for payment of retirement benefits to primary school teachers,LG retirees- LGSPB boss, Akeem Ige

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has approved the sum of One Billion Naira ( #1b) monthly for payment of gratuity and death benefits to retired Local Government Staff and public primary school teachers. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension… Continue reading