Category: Osun State

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has welcomed the ruling of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, which dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s attempt to relist its appeal against the nullification of the controversial local government elections. The appeal, originally filed by the APC, was struck out earlier for lack […]

Osun State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), emphasizing their full inclusion in all facets of state affairs. Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Hon. Aransi Kamil, gave this assurance in Osogbo He spoke while declaring open a two-day Capacity Building […]

Mrs. Solape Anolarin –  Tourism Board mourns Osun State Tourism Board has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mrs. Solape Abolarin, the Executive Secretary of the the State Council for Arts and Culture, whose death was announced on Monday, June 9, 2025, following a brief illness. In a condolence statement jointly signed by the […]

Ogundiran Sheriff Osun State Amotekun Corps has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its officers, Ogundiran Sheriff, who reportedly died while on duty at the Ila-Orangun area of the state. The deceased, who served as Provost of the B Division at the Ila-Orangun Command, was said to have collapsed unexpectedly […]

Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC), Comrade has called for comprehensive electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing persistent irregularities and voter suppression as major threats to Nigeria’s democratic journey. It made the call on Thursday through its chairman, Comrade Dr. Waheed Lawal, In an interview in Osogbo, Lawal described Nigeria’s democratic experience as […]

A yet-to-be-identified man was rescued from a river in the Testing Ground area of Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday after reportedly jumping from a bridge into the overflowing waters. The incident, which occurred along the East Bypass Road shortly before noon, caused panic among passersby and residents. According to eyewitnesses, the man had been wandering […]

The AMBO Movement has launched its Women Assembly across the 332 wards of the state, astrategic move to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. This initiative is aimed at galvanizing support for Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), a leading aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the inauguration held at […]

Osun State chapter of Bring It Back  Movement has vowed to join in a peaceful nationwide protest to mark Democracy Day. The planned protest is expected to begins by 8am at Osun NUj junction where protesters will march through the road to Olaiya area in Osogbo. It will the a bold statement by citizens to […]

The battle of words between the ruling People’s Democratic Party, and the opposition All Progressives Congress over next year’s governorship election in Osun State, is heightening. APC believes that it is prepared to sack Governor Ademola Adeleke from office. But the PDP dismissed this as unrealistic, as it accused the opposition party for self-inflicted woes, […]

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has consoled the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, over the passing of his wife, Olori Solape. He described the deceased as a virtuous woman, and a pillar of support to the royal father in the challenging task of administering the affairs of his subjects. Also, he commiserated with the […]