Ondo ADC ready to challenge APC as Atiku emerges presidential candidate

African Democratic Congress, ADC chairman in Ondo State, Bashorun Tola Alabere, has said the party is ready to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. He spoke in Akure just as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the ADC presidential candidate at the party’s primary election, signaling what party leaders describe […]

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Eid-el-Kabir: Osun CP assures residents of tight security

deploys armed men to worship centres, parks, recreational areas By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, has assured residents of the state of adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. He said the Command has put all necessary measures in place to ensure a peaceful, […]

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Osun ADC Hails Peaceful Primaries as Atiku Clinches Party’s Presidential Ticket

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated party members, aspirants, and delegates over what it described as the successful and peaceful conduct of the party’s primaries across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Abdulsalam Abdulkudus, the […]

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Monarchs, others celebrate Osun Amotekun boss at book launch

By John Dike, Osogbo A gathering of dignitaries, traditional rulers, labour leaders, security stakeholders, and community members turned into a grand celebration of leadership, destiny, sacrifice, and service as prominent personalities showered encomiums on the Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, during the public presentation and review […]

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Osun alerts residents of heavy rainfall, flooding, extreme weather threats

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has alerted residents of the state of risk of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, windstorms, and other extreme weather conditions expected during the ongoing rainy season. It said recent meteorological forecasts and environmental observations indicate that several communities in the state may witness intense rainfall capable of causing severe […]

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Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. This announcement was made by the minister of interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry of interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in […]

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Ondo police beef up security ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, Children’s Day celebrations

Ondo State Police Command has intensified statewide security operations and emplaced necessary measures to ensure a peaceful Eid-El-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations statewide. A statement by the command spokesman, Mr Abayomi Jimoh, a deputy superintendent, said, “In line with the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM to protect […]

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Adeleke felicitates Aregbesola at 69, commends Osun ex-governor’s legacy of service

Former Osun State Governor and ex-Inrerior minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has felicitated with the state’s former Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 69th birthday, describing him as a courageous leader, passionate progressive, and an enduring contributor to […]

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Ooni celebrates Aregbesola at 69, praises ex-governor’s contributions to Osun, Nigeria

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has celebrated former Governor of Osun State and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 69th birthday anniversary, describing him as a leader whose contributions to Osun State and Nigeria remain significant. In a congratulatory message […]

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