Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Central Elite Caucus has projected that the Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), will defeat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke by no fewer than 12,000 votes in the forthcoming Osun governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Professor Hussein Ajirotutu, the group said […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Joint Labour Movement comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiation Council (JNC), has rejected allegations of widespread ghost workers in the state public service. They described claims by an audit firm, Sally Tibbot, on its report as reckless, defamatory, and unprofessional. In a […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola has formally invited the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate and authenticate allegations of a padded payroll and the existence of ghost workers in the state’s public service. In addressed to the ICPC Chairman through the commission’s state office in Osogbo, Adeleke […]

Osun State University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye addressing a press conference in Osogbo on Saturday Says 250 Staff Are Legitimate, Threatens Legal Action Against Sally Tibbot Consulting By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye, have rejected claims by Sally Tibbot Consulting that 250 of the University’s […]

If Any Fraud Exists, Blame Oyetola’s Administration By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has once again dismissed allegations of a ₦13 billion payroll scam by Sally Tibbot Limited, describing the renewed claim as politically motivated and sponsored by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The government insisted that no such fraud occurred, noting that verification […]

Unveils Digital Transformation Milestones, Pledges Startup Funding in Osun By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has outlined sweeping reforms and initiatives designed to position the state as a leading hub in Nigeria’s digital economy. He said digitalization is a driving for economy development of any nation as such must be embraced by […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor of Ademola Adeleke, has approved a reduction in official working hours for public servants in the state in observance of the Ramadan and Lenten fasting periods. The governor said the adjustment is part of measures to support workers during the spiritual season and to enhance their welfare while […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police boss, Ibrahim Gotan, has ordered the immediate commencement of round-the-clock surveillance and patrol operations across the state to strengthen security during the ongoing Lenten season and the holy month of Ramadan. The directive aims at enhancing visibility policing, preventing criminal activities, and ensuring that residents observe the sacred […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin on his emergence as the Chairman of the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke also extended his goodwill to other members of the newly elected executive, […]