By John Dike, Osogbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the victory as a renewed mandate to consolidate the achievements of his administration. The association, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Timothy Agbor, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has called on party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful following the outcome of the poll. In a statement, he thanked APC leaders, members, supporters and voters across the state for what […]
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Veteran labour leader Pastor Oyekan Arije, has passed on. Aged 87, he died on Tuesday morning according to his family. A statement on behalf of his family by Prince Babatunde Arije said, “With total submission to the will of Almighty God, the family of Pa Oyekan Arije announces his passing in the early hours of […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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