Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo The Directorate of Politics and Governance (DPG), the political arm of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has demanded for a Christian to emerge as the next governor of Osun State. It cited equity, fairness, and religious balance as core reasons for its position. In a statement jointly signed by the […]

Contractors move to site next week By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has clarified that Governor Ademola Adeleke approved the reconstruction of Iwo–Osogbo Road  since January 2025, dismissing reports suggesting that the project was only initiated in response to public agitation. A statement signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Governor, the government […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The police have arrested six suspected cultists believed to have been terrorizing residents of Osun State. A statement by the state police spokesman, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests were made in separate operations by the state command’s Anti-Cultism Unit, acting on credible intelligence. It said that on August 21, 2025, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the forthcoming 2026 governorship election through irregular voter registration tactics. In a statement on Friday by the its Publicity and Organizing Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked claims by a political party’s spokesperson suggesting that the high number of online voter pre-registrations in Osun State contradicts historical trends and demographic realities. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi made […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Osun State have jointly condemned the continued seizure of the state’s local government funds by the Federal Government, describing the action as a direct assault on workers’ welfare and the rule of law. Speaking during a solidarity rally held […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the people of the state on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation. Rising from its August Congress held in Osogbo, the union commended Adeleke’s administration for what it described as “remarkable strides […]

Yhe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has condemned the directive issued by officials of the state government mandating civil servants to vacate their official duties and gather at the State Secretariat, Abere, to “give a rousing welcome” to Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Kola Olabisi, the APC […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN), a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Osun State residents to remain steadfast in their hope for a better future. Popularly known as K-RAD, the politician made the call in a statement issued in Osogbo on Wednesday, […]