Ondo Police sets up tactical base at Ilu-Abo to combat kidnapping

To effectively tackle kidnapping and other crimes at Ilu Abo, in Ondo North Local Government Area of Ondo State, the police have set up a tactical team base in the community. The state police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal announced the step on Monday at Ilu Abo while addressing residents who were protesting against insecurity in […]

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Aiyedatiwa reads riot act to criminals, sponsors

Meets Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders, seeks intelligence on criminals hiding among herders Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday read the riot act to criminals and their backers warning to deal severely with them. In fact, he declared that his administration would deal decisively with kidnappers and their collaborators, warning that no sponsor or […]

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Osun 2026: Cracks in APC as Omisore Drags Party to Court

By John Dike, Osogbo Fresh cracks have emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State as former National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore, has taken the party to court over issues believed to be connected to its governorship primary. Court records show that Omisore filed a suit against the APC at the […]

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Osun 2026: INEC Warns Against Hate Speech as Campaigns Begin

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political campaigns for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State will officially begin on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Public Affairs Officer in the state, Musa Olurode, who explained that […]

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Osun to Distribute Essential Drugs to 332 Primary Health Centres

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has announced plans to distribute essential drugs and medical equipment to 332 Primary Health Centres across the state. The initiative, according to the board, is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services for residents […]

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Adeleke Mourns Former Super Eagles Coach Onigbinde

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Super Eagles coach, Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria and the global football community. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor commiserated […]

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IGP Disu Vows to Reclaim Communities Overrun by Bandits in Kwara

By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged that security forces will reclaim communities overrun by bandits in Kwara State and other parts of the country. He assured that the Nigeria Police Force would deploy all necessary operational and administrative strategies to restore peace and security in areas affected by banditry […]

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Accord Challenges Oyebamiji to Explain Alleged Role in $20m Health Grant Mismanagement

By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party in Osun State has challenged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, to explain his alleged role in the management of a $20 million primary healthcare grant during the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by […]

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