Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has challenged the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, to provide evidence of the alleged “shoot-at-sight” order purportedly issued to police officers in the state. It denied issuing such a directive, describing the allegation as false and malicious and capable […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the victory as a renewed mandate to consolidate the achievements of his administration. The association, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Timothy Agbor, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has called on party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful following the outcome of the poll. In a statement, he thanked APC leaders, members, supporters and voters across the state for what […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, urging him to use the renewed mandate to unite the state and deepen development. Aregbesola, in a statement reacting to the outcome of the election, said the […]

Hails Adeleke’s victory, assures citizens of better performance By John Dike, Osogbo The National Chairman of Accord Party, Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all members and supporters of the party allegedly arrested and detained in connection with the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Mgbudem also appealed to the Inspector-General […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Various commercial banks in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, witnessed an unusual influx of customers on Monday, as residents queued to deposit cash believed to have circulated widely during the just-concluded governorship election. The development, which occurred barely two days after the August 15 governorship poll, was observed at several bank […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Commissioner of Police (Election) in Osun State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has warned politicians and their supporters against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs of Local Government Areas in the state. Erale issued the warning on Monday, saying the police would not tolerate any act of self-help or […]

The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election. In a congratulatory statement issued from his palace, the traditional ruler commended the governor for securing the renewed mandate of the people of Osun State. Oba Oyelude urged […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to sustain good governance and continue to meet the needs of the people of the state. Obasanjo made the call on Sunday night when he paid a surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke at the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the renewed mandate as an opportunity to advance the development of the state. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of […]