Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation of has declared that the political landscape ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State is firmly in favour of the incumbent governor and his party, the Accord. In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, the group dismissed claims by Wole Oke and the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mutiu Agboke, made this known on Tuesday in Osogbo during a sensitisation and awareness programme […]

Accuses Osun of Misinforming Public on LG Allocations By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claim that the Federal Government is withholding allocations meant for the state, insisting that such assertions were misleading and unfounded. It cautioned the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration to desist from what […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government, a faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, and the All Progressives Congress are at odds over a proposed donation of operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force. The state government has cautioned the police against accepting the donation from local government chairmen aligned with the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has summoned the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the persistent blackout affecting Osogbo and other major towns across Osun State, describing the situation as “unbearable for residents.” In a statement issued on Thursday, the governor expressed concern over worsening electricity supply, noting that […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday paid a compassionate visit to victims of the recent rainstorm disaster in Osogbo, offering prayers, words of comfort, and immediate support to those affected. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the visit formed part of the government’s ongoing […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has discharged 1,808 corps members after the successful completion of the 2025 Batch A, Stream I service year. The Passing-Out ceremony, described as low-key, took place simultaneously across all Local Government Areas of the state, according to a statement from the official […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The leadership of Ifedayo Local Government Area in Osun State on Tuesday commenced a massive roads grading exercise across the council, aimed at improving transportation and connecting rural communities to urban centres. The initiative was met with widespread appreciation from residents, who also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested 19 suspects allegedly involved in the attack and inhumane treatment of a police officer in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities of Arogbodun Local Government Area. It was reported that police officers were deployed to maintain peace following a dispute over community land in the affected areas. […]

commends priests, clergy, laity of Osogbo diocese By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese,Most Revd Akinwumi Oyejola, has warned that voter apathy remains one of the major factors enabling electoral malpractice, cautioning that failure by citizens to participate actively in elections creates room for manipulation of the process. He therefore called on […]