By John Dike, Osogbo All Progressives Congress’s National Secretary, Dr. Ajibola Basiru, has explained why he is contesting the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. He said he believed that the state needs a leader with integrity, capacity, and clear vision to chart a new course. Basiru, who is also a governorship aspirant under the […]
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By John Dike Osogbo Osun State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole, has described the Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCO-HEALTH), Ilesa, as a vital pillar in the state’s drive toward transforming the health technology sector, both within the state and across Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the institution’s Governing Board and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Tragedy stuck at the peaceful Oba-Ile community in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State on Tuesday evening, when a man suspected to be under the influence of hard drugs allegedly hacked three children to death in a shocking act of violence that has left residents in deep mourning and confusion. […]
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One of the recovered cars John Dike, Osogbo The police in Osun State have arrested five suspects aged between 23 and 29, alleged to have been involved in heinous crimes of armed robbery, kidnapping, car theft, secret cultism, and murder In a statement issued by the state vommand’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the police confirmed […]
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By John Dike Osogbo The rumoured defection plan of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has caused cracks in the state’s chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, the party that sponsored his election. Also, the rumour has fueled the tension raging in the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC. The rumour sparked off with the recent […]
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By John Dike Osogbo All the commissioners in Osun State have passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, declaring their unwavering loyalty and to his leadership and development agenda. They took the stand under the banner of Osun State Commissioners Forum, at a strategic meeting held in Osogbo, where commissioners […]
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By John Dike Osogbo Omoluabi Progressives, a leading political group in Osun State, has accused the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of deliberately twisting historical facts surrounding the tenure of former Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, now the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement signed by the group’s Organising and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo At least 3,600 girls of adolescent age in Osun State are stepping up to challenge the deeply rooted practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The girls are to champion the new wave of advocacy powered by courage, education, and community engagement. Leading this transformation campaign is Value Re-Orientation for Community Enhancement […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike Osogbo Osun State Government has postponed the 2025 Unified Promotion Examination (UPE),which was initially scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. This is to observe the public holiday declared on Monday by the Federal Government to mourn the passing of the departed President Muhammadu Buhari. In […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps commander, Dr. Adekunle Omoyele, has bagged an award of excellence for his outstanding contributions to security, youth empowerment, and the entertainment industry in the state. It was bestowed on him during the Gbagede Iyin 2025 event held at Osogbo Grammar School Hall and hosted by gospel minister, Apostle […]
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