Adeleke launches Osun security trust fund

says safety key to progress By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday inaugurated the Osun State Security Trust Fund, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to making the state safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House Banquet Hall, Osogbo, He described the initiative as […]

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Adeleke presents ₦705.79b 2026 budget to Osun Assembly

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday presented a ₦705.79 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Economic Transformation,” to the State House of Assembly. He described the budget as a “visionary roadmap for sustainable growth” aimed at consolidating ongoing infrastructural and human capital development across the state. Also, he noted […]

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Osogbo royal families demand Ataoja’s restoration to 4th position

Say he descends from Oduduwa’s paternal line, Oluwo of Iwo from maternal line By John Dike, Osogbo Osogbo royal families have asked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently restore the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, to his rightful fourth position in the hierarchy of traditional rulers in the state. At a press conference […]

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Adeleke recommits to youth anti-drug campaign

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating drug abuse among youths, promising sustained government support for the state’s flagship Imole War Against Drug Abuse (IWADA) initiative. He made the pledge during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Federal […]

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Adeleke debunks APC’s N1 trillion allocations claim

Osun State Government has debunkwd the claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke has collected and squandered one trillion naira in state allocations from 2022 to date. A statement in Osogbo by his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the opposition’s allegation was a “devilish fabrication, mischievous propaganda, and a failed attempt […]

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Osun Assembly passes Bill recognizing Islamic, traditional marriages

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill establishing islamic and traditional marriage registrations. Sponsored and drafted by the lawmaker representing Osogbo State Constituency, Hon Lawal Bamidele Rasheed, the bill sought to provide formal legal recognition for marriages conducted under Islamic and traditional customs. Before the bill’s passage, […]

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2025 Military, Paramilitary Games: Osun Police Hauls 28 Medals

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has once again demonstrated excellence and resilience as it emerged gold medalist in Football, men’s and women’s volleyball, Table Tennis and other games at the just concluded 2025 Osun Military and Paramilitary Games. Mr Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command’s spokesman, in a statement disclosed that the police team […]

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Civil Societies Coalition calls for urgent dialogue to end Osun Judiciary strike

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged industrial action by the state’s chapter of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), which has crippled court activities across the state since September 19 this year. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Dr. Waheed Lawal, the Coalition […]

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APC aspirant Oyebamiji dissociates self from Ikire killing

PDP demands police investigation By John Dike, Osogbo A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has dissociated himself from the recent killing of a person at Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state. He did this through the Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) Movement, which […]

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World Immunization Day: Osun NOA Advocates Inclusive Vaccination

By John Dike, Osogbo Ahead of the World Immunization Day on November 10, 2025, the Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, Mr. Adebiyi Stephen Adefarasin, has called on all residents to recognize and embrace immunization as a vital tool for public health and disease prevention. He urges parents and guardians to […]

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