as Ijesa-North APC ieaders declare support for AMBO By John Dike, Osogbo Amid swirling rumour of a possible defection by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), leading APC gubernatorial hopeful and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and alleged mistreatment of one of its members, Mr. Rasaq Dolapo Gafar, by officers of the Oyo State Police Command. The suspect was reportedly arrested on August 4, 2025, at his workplace […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, on Wednesday led a delegation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a strategic sensitization visit to the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). It was in continuation of the commission’s enlightenment on the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has recommitted himself to supporting press freedom in the country. He spoke on Wednesday in Osogbo at the launch of a book by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in the state, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu. The governor described the book, titled “Echoes of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has assured residents and visitors of watertight security arrangements to ensure a peaceful celebration of this year’s Osun Osogbo Festival. The grand finale of the festival which often attracts visitors, particularly tourists from across the world to Osun State capital is billed for Friday. The state police […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Healthcare professionals, nursing mothers, and women advocates on Wednesday stressed that six months of exclusive breastfeeding is a natural and critical foundation for a child’s health and development. Their submission aligns with the recommendation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, advocatimg exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months […]
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By John Dike , Osogbo Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke has called on the residents to make themselves available for the advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voters Resignation CVR in the state. Making the call ahead of the 2026 governorship election, he called for strategic collaboration with the traditional rulers across the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A man who allegedly threatened to kill Osun State Governor Ademola Adekeke if he decamps to the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been arrested and charged to court. He was arrested by Oyo State Police Command The man, believed to be an APC member allegedly threatened the governor through a viral […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Osun State said it has observed that Governor Ademola Adeleke has absconded from the state for the past two weeks. It said it has become a cause for concern to the people of the state as it is not normal for a chief executive of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has deployed 500 operatives to beef up security across strategic locations within Osogbo, the state capital, ahead the celebration of the Osun Osogbo Festival on Friday. It is part of the effort to ensure the safety and security of residents, tourists, and dignitaries who will be […]
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