By John Dike. Osogbo Osun State Government has inaugurated the Planning Committee for the 2026 Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day, signalling the commencement of preparations for a befitting programme to honour Nigeria’s fallen and serving military heroes. Speaking at the inauguration, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bobagunwa Igbalaye, described the 2026 celebration, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has underscored the pivotal role of grassroots promoters of democracy in ensuring a credible, peaceful and inclusive governorship election in the state in 2026. He spoke as a guest speaker at the Annual Meeting of the JDPMC Osogbo Good Governance […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Ido-Osun and neighbouring communities on Wednesday benefited from a free medical and surgical outreach organised by the Olujodo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Jokotola, in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Osun State. No fewer than 300 residents received medical attention at no cost during the outreach, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the people of Ora Igbomina following recent banditry attacks in the community, assuring residents that a military-backed rescue and protection operation has been underway for the past three days. He gave the assurance after an emergency State Security Council meeting held on Wednesday […]
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By Kingsley Osadolor I did not meet Jide Ogundele until 1990, when I was recalled from Harare and became Deputy Editor of The Guardian (daily). Ogundele was on the Business Desk, and I found him very resourceful, hardworking, friendly, and not charmed by lucre, in spite of the circles he frequented in the line of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo says no faction accuses APC of sponsoring alleged division Accord Party has disowned the parallel governorship primary in Osun State, reaffirming that its December 10, 2025 primary election was lawful, transparent, and conducted in line with the Electoral Act, 2022. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, the […]
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By Steve Otaloro The recent approval by Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) of three major privately financed infrastructure projects valued at approximately $4.29 billion marks a defining moment in the nation’s economic re-engineering drive. The approved projects the Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, the Ondo Deep Seaport, and the 460-megawatt Katsina-Ala Hydropower Plant […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday joined the nationwide protests, urging the government to take decisive action against rising insecurity, including kidnappings and banditry. The state chairman of NLC, Mr. Christopher Arapasopo, described the protest as “a form of awareness and a call to government at […]
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Residents say continuous detention hreatens peace, security By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene and secure the release of the state’s Amotekun Corps Commander, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, who is currently being held by the Nigeria Police Force, warning that his continued detention […]
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Chinese investors commend ongoing transformation By John Dike, Osogbo A delegation of Chinese investors from Mainland China and Hong Kong has commended Osun State Government for the rapid infrastructural transformation taking place across towns and cities in the state, describing the development as a major catalyst for industrialisation, economic expansion, and shared prosperity. The investors, […]
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