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Known as home of progressive politics, the significance of Iwo in Osun State has been central in the political evolution of Southwestern Nigeria. With the ability to navigate complex historical events, its religious identity and strategic location, the role of Iwo in the political landscape of Yorubaland cannot be overemphasised. However, despite its rich trajectory, robust contributions, and a parade of political gladiators, Iwo has not produced a governor, deputy governor, House of Assembly Speaker, or even a Deputy Speaker since the old Oyo State and current Osun State. Hence, the constituents feel most marginalised.   This is the kernel of the…

As Adefaye Calls For Credibility In Digital Journalism Practice The Department of Mass Communication, LASUSTECH in partnership with the DSE Foundation, on Wednesday celebrated the enduring contributions of Lateef Jakande, a trailblazing journalist and former Governor of Lagos State featuring a keynote address by the Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr Gbenga Adefaye. Speaking at the event, Adefaye addressed the evolving role of journalism in the digital era while highlighting critical lessons from Lateef Jakande’s legacy to guide contemporary journalism. He underscored that credibility remains paramount, urging journalists to earn trust through transparency, humility, and rigorous reporting…

Modibo Emerges New Chairman At Disputed NEC Meeting Chairman of the Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Femi Olaniyi Ferrari, has dissociated his members from what he called a fake meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja on Friday, accusing the former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of masterminding the gathering. Noting that the meeting took place without the knowledge of the Chairmen’s Forum or the summons of the SDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), he accused El-Rufai of plotting to destabilise the party, stressing that members of the Forum who attended the meeting…

As part of efforts aimed at reducing carbon emission in the country, members of the Young Engineers in American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently commissioned solar-powered borehole donated to Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege, Lagos State. President ASHRAE Nigeria Chapter, Franklin Olatunji, stated, “we are trying to maintain green environment all over the world. We are decarbonise the environment so that it is beautiful and sustainable.” He added the solar-powered borehole would prevent use of generating sets, which will reduce noise and carbon emission. Expressing her appreciation, Ikeja Zonal Coordinator for Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Enebeli Olajumoke…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Stakeholders from government agencies, organisations of persons with disabilities, and the albinism community have called for urgent action to ensure climate change and health policies in Nigeria fully include persons with disabilities, especially those with albinism. The call came during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, organised by the Albinism Association of Nigeria and funded by the Disability Rights Fund. Participants highlighted the increasing vulnerability of persons with albinism to the effects of climate change, including extreme heat and poor environmental access, which worsen health inequalities. In a communiqué issued after the meeting and signed by…

The leadership crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party (SDP) took a dramatic turn on Friday as the warring factions led by Alhaji Shehu Gabam and Dr. Olu Agunloye were dissolved to pave the way for a new National Working Committee (NWC) under the leadership of Adamu Modibo. The decision was taken during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, which was attended by chairmen from 23 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. Alhaji Shehu Gabam previously served as the National Chairman of the party, while Dr. Olu Agunloye held the position of National Secretary. Following his emergence…

The Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Kano State, on Friday convicted and sentenced a popular TikToker in the state, Abubakar Ibrahim, alias ‘G-Fresh,’ and famous Kannywood musician, Hamisu Sa’id, also known as ‘Hamisu Breaker,’ for abusing the Naira. They were jailed upon their arraignment by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one-count charge each, bordering on the abuse of the Naira notes, contrary to Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007. According to EFCC, G-FRESH, sometime in November 2024, in a shop belonging to female TikToker Rahma…

The opposition Action Alliance (AA) has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the alleged circulation of misleading information regarding the dates of its state congresses and national convention. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the INEC Chairman and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Barrister Kenneth Udeze, and National Secretary, Vernimbe A. James, the AA pointed accusing fingers at the Party Monitoring Department, under the Political Party Monitoring Division, of perpetrating the alleged infraction. According to the letter, the AA insists it had duly conducted its elective ward, local government, and state congresses across the country, as…

South African sensation Tyla has joined forces with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid for a new track titled “Dynamite.” The collaboration brings together two of Africa’s most distinctive voices, blending Tyla’s smooth, playful delivery with Wizkid’s laid-back flow. On “Dynamite,” Tyla and Wizkid trade lines that echo a shared attraction, building a narrative around rhythm, movement, and the pull of undeniable chemistry. Tyla sings about taking control of the pace—“Why don’t you bring it, come my way? Hold me ’round my waist”—while Wizkid responds with a mix of charm and certainty, declaring, “Your body bang like dynamite.” The back-and-forth creates a…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday expressed optimism that the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will further fortify the party towards emerging victorious in future elections in the country. Aiyedatiwa, who stated this while congratulating the party on the emergence of Yilwatda on Thursday, commended the leadership of the party for the rancour-free process that led to the choice of the new National Chairman of the party. Yilwatda was nominated and unanimously endorsed as National Chairman by members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the APC…