Category: Osun State

By John, Osogbo Osun State Government has split the 55.6-kilometre Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road project among three contractors to ensure its timely completion. State Director of Highways, Engr. Moruf Ojebode, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing 3.6km Odo-Ori–Oja-Oba–Post Office dual carriageway in Iwo on Wednesday. He explained that the decision to divide the major […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has extended warm greetings to the Muslims and Christians as they begin the sacred observances of Ramadan and Lent. In a goodwill message, he described the period as a spiritually significant season that calls for deep […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, urging closer collaboration between the media and security agencies to curb criminal activities across the state. He made the call in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday in […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on residents of the state to recommit to justice, compassion, and peaceful coexistence as Muslims commence the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released in Osogbo, the governor described justice as the bedrock of a safe and prosperous society, urging political actors […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing a mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have exchanged sharp accusations over an alleged plan to stage protests at branches of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), further heightening political tension in the state. The PDP, in a statement issued Tuesday, dismissed claims by […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for deeper economic cooperation between subnational governments in Nigeria and Canada, urging the Canadian High Commission to partner with his state on new investment and development initiatives. He made the appeal on Monday in Osogbo while hosting a delegation from the Canadian High Commission, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has described the inclusion of Governor Ademola Adeleke on the ballot for the coming election as a major setback for anti-democratic forces, and much-desired progress for the state and her people. It congratulated residents as preparations intensify for the August 8, 2026 governorship […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party, LP, are not in the list of 14 political parties cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State. INEC has just published the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the election, stating […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Members of the National and State Assemblies elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Osun State have unanimously endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, citing his performance in governance, workers’ welfare, and infrastructure development. The endorsement formed part of resolutions reached at a stakeholders’ meeting […]