8/18, 7:54 AM] +234 803 464 9175: *AKENNEYIN ROYAL DYNASTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF PATRIARCH, PASTOR OYEKAN ARIJE @ 87* Veteran labour leader Pastor Oyekan Arije, has passed on. Aged 97, he died this morning according to his family. A statement on behalf of his family by Prince Babatunde Arije said, “With total submission to the […]
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Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke, urges him to unite Osun
By John Dike, Osogbo A former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, urging him to use the renewed mandate to unite the state and deepen development. Aregbesola, in a statement reacting to the outcome of the election, said the […]
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Accord Chairman demands release of detained supporters, urges Tinubu to release withheld Osun LG funds
Hails Adeleke’s victory, assures citizens of better performance By John Dike, Osogbo The National Chairman of Accord Party, Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all members and supporters of the party allegedly arrested and detained in connection with the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Mgbudem also appealed to the Inspector-General […]
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Osun citizens smile to bank after election
By John Dike, Osogbo Various commercial banks in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, witnessed an unusual influx of customers on Monday, as residents queued to deposit cash believed to have circulated widely during the just-concluded governorship election. The development, which occurred barely two days after the August 15 governorship poll, was observed at several bank […]
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Police warn trouble makers over alleged plan to forcefully take over Osun LGs
By John Dike, Osogbo The Commissioner of Police (Election) in Osun State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has warned politicians and their supporters against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs of Local Government Areas in the state. Erale issued the warning on Monday, saying the police would not tolerate any act of self-help or […]
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Edo Assembly gets new speaker
New Edo Speaker, Hon. Yekini Idiaye A member representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, Yekini Idiaye, has emerged as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. Idiaye, a third-term lawmaker, takes over from Blessing Agbebaku, who resigned as Speaker on Monday amid moves by lawmakers to impeach him. His emergence was said to have […]
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Edo Assembly Speaker resigns amid impeachment threat
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office just as he was being threatened with impeachment. His resignation was confirmed on Facebook by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who said further details on the circumstances surrounding his exit […]
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Olowu of Kuta Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Magnanimity, Continuity in Governance
The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election. In a congratulatory statement issued from his palace, the traditional ruler commended the governor for securing the renewed mandate of the people of Osun State. Oba Oyelude urged […]
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Obasanjo visits Adeleke, urges him to sustain good governance
By John Dike, Osogbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to sustain good governance and continue to meet the needs of the people of the state. Obasanjo made the call on Sunday night when he paid a surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke at the […]
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Ooni congratulates Adeleke on re-election, calls for unity
By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the renewed mandate as an opportunity to advance the development of the state. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of […]
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