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  Oriontimes Editorial Board | November 27, 2025 In the pages of my memoir, “ Voices From the Fire: My Journey Through a Hollow Empire ,” one name rises like thunder braided into destiny, Mr Akinlolu Olumide Funso , the man I codenamed Storm Rider . Not because he seeks the noise of battle, but because he carries the rare grace of one who understands storms, survives them, and shields others from their fury. My philosophy remains simple yet necessary: Let those with good hearts know that they are good, for when goodness is left uncelebrated, evil begins to look beautiful. Today, Storm Rider celebrates his birthday. And just as the sun honours the morning without proclamation, I honour him with truth, not embellishment. There is a policy embraced by many Americans: “Look around you and see what you can change.” It is a creed of quiet responsibility, one that moves without applause. Storm Rider lives by it. He sees what is broken and chooses, in his own steady way, to mend what he c...

  A nonpartisan, youth-led civil society organisation, Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD), has called on the Supreme Court to expedite judgment on the prolonged Osun Local Government legal dispute between the Attorney General of Osun State and the Attorney General of the Federation . The case, marked SC/CV/773/2025 , was heard on October 7, 2025, with judgment reserved. However, nearly two months later, no decision has been delivered. In a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria , IICSD warned that the delay has deepened the leadership vacuum at the grassroots, as two rival factions continue to lay claim to council authority across Osun State. According to the group, over ₦100 billion in federal allocations released to Osun local governments since March 2025 have remained largely unutilised due to the leadership dispute, crippling essential services such as healthcare, basic education, and local infrastructure development. IICSD, the organisation behi...

  November 26, 2025 | Osogbo, Osun State The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) has officially announced the 2025 edition of the Osun Digital Media Week , scheduled to hold on December 4, 2025, at the Ben Bar Event Hall , beside Regina Suite , Malam Tope Area , Ring Road, Osogbo . In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. Adesoji Omosebi , the three-day event will feature a blend of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, professional refresher courses, and a public lecture themed: “ Harnessing Technology and Artificial Intelligence towards Credible Elections and Information Dissemination in Nigeria .” According to the committee, the programme aims to deepen national conversations on the critical intersection of digital technology, artificial intelligence, and electoral integrity—particularly as Nigeria continues to strengthen its democratic processes. The Guest Speaker, Dr. Mutiu Agboke , the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner , is e...

  In a significant national security development, the Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive review of the country’s firearm laws , a move aimed at allowing responsible and law-abiding citizens to own guns for self-defence. The resolution followed a motion raised on the floor of the Senate addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity , including kidnappings , banditry , attacks on schools, and targeted killings . Lawmakers argued that with security agencies overstretched, citizens should have the legal option to protect themselves and their families. Nigeria’s current Firearms Act , originally enacted in 1959, already provides limited provisions for civilian gun ownership — but only through a stringent licensing process, and with many types of weapons strictly prohibited. The Senate’s new call seeks a modern review to align the law with present-day realities. According to the motion, the review would establish clearer frameworks for who qu...

  Tension gripped the ancient city of Ilesa on Tuesday night following the brutal killing of a prominent National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader, Ademoroti Adeboye, widely known as Germani . The attack, which occurred around the Bolorunduro/Olomilagbala axis , has sparked outrage, fear, and renewed concerns over rising insecurity in the area. According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the assailants arrived at the victim’s residence around 10 p.m. in a Toyota Corolla sedan , just as he was preparing to retire for the night. They reportedly dragged him out of his premises and opened fire repeatedly. When they noticed the bullets were not penetrating, the attackers allegedly resorted to a more brutal method, striking him in the head with a heavy object before butchering him to death. Although the motive behind the killing remains uncertain, several residents who spoke anonymously alleged that the attack was led by a feared figure in the area, Solomon Adefioye , ...

  FIFA has officially confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo is eligible to play in all of Portugal ’s upcoming World Cup matches. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was initially handed a one-match suspension following his red card against Ireland . However, he has already served that ban in the match against Armenia , meaning he will not miss a single game for the national team. Portugal fans and CR7 supporters have every reason to celebrate as their star forward is fully available for the tournament. With Ronaldo in the lineup, Portugal’s World Cup campaign just got even more exciting! #CristianoRonaldo #Ronaldo #WorldCup #FIFA #RonaldoNews

  Washington, D.C., November 25, 2025 – Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump continued the long-standing Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle , at the White House on Monday. The ceremonial pardon, a lighthearted event held annually before Thanksgiving, spares the birds from the dinner table, allowing them to live out their days on a farm. The tradition dates back decades and has become a staple of American holiday celebrations. Trump, joined by staff and onlookers, carried out the event with his signature flair, highlighting the fun side of the holiday season. The turkeys, now officially pardoned, will be sent to a farm to enjoy their remaining days. The annual turkey pardon serves as a reminder of the lighter moments in American politics, even amid the serious issues dominating the national discourse.