Osun govt condemns APC’s call for state of emergency
Osun State Government has criticised the call by the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Secretary, Senator Ajibola for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This development follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent imposition of a statement of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday. Senator Basiru had urged President Tinubu to consider […]
Governor Adeleke Boost Osun Creative Economy, Donates #5M to PMAN, as Bureau of Social Services Affirms Gov’t Support for the Creative Industry
In commemoration of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s five-point agenda; which includes boosting the state economy through promotion of local content and massive support for social sector upliftment, the Osun State Government, through the office of Bureau of Social Services (BOSS) has today presented a sum of five million naira to the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria […]
Chinese footballer dies after head injury during training in Spain
A promising Chinese youth footballer has died after suffering a serious head injury during training in Spain, his club said Thursday. Guo Jiaxuan fell into a coma last month after an accident during a training match between Beijing men’s U-20 team and Spanish side RC Alcobendas in Madrid. He was declared “brain dead” by a […]
Senate confirms nominees for National Assembly Service Commission
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and members of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service that screened the nominees. The report was presented by the […]
Harvard-trained Osun Youth Leader Kunle Ademola-sadipe Celebrates Birthday Amidst Accolades For Exceptional Professional And Political Contributions
Today marks the birthday celebration of one of Osun State’s most distinguished sons, Adekunle Ademola-Sadipe, whose remarkable journey from local roots to global acclaim exemplifies excellence in leadership, professional achievement, and political engagement. As the current Chairman of the Youth Advisory Council to the Governor of Osun State and a Harvard Business School alumnus has […]
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Rivers: Reps in heated argument before plenary [VIDEO]
Some members of the House of Representatives engaged in a heated argument over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The incident reportedly occurred during its plenary session on Wednesday. DAILY POST sighted a video of the incident shared online by AIT News on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday […]
MS-13 leader arrested in Mexico moved to US
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced the extradition of Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, a senior leader of the MS-13 gang. The Mexican government arrested Roman-Bardales, a 47-year-old Salvadoran national who had been on the FBI’s 10 most wanted list. Law enforcement officers were sent to Baxtla in Mexico after the authorities received intelligence that the […]
State of emergency: ‘Best decision’ – Amaewhule-led 27 lawmakers react as Tinubu suspends them, Gov Fubara
Members of the suspended Rivers State House of Assembly, the faction led by Martin Amaewhule, have sent out a message to their constituents following the suspension of all elected officials of the state by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The declaration of a state of emergency by Tinubu means that the lawmakers would stay away […]
Adeleke sympathises with bishop as fire guts Osun Anglican Church
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has sympathised with the Anglican Bishop of Osun Diocese, Rt. Rev Folusho Babatunji and the entire Church over the fire incident that gutted a segment of the Church in Osogbo, the state capital. The Guardian gathered that the fire razed down a section of the church, destroying some spiritual objects […]
From Plateau to Rivers: History of emergency rule in Nigeria since 1999
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the protracted political crisis that has been rocking the oil-rich state since September 2023. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for an […]