Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed that the safety and security of its members remain non-negotiable as local government workers prepare to resume dutiws across the state. NLC state Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, stated this in a personally signed statement issued on Wednesday, in which he […]

By Olawale Familusi The last two days have been dramatic for the campaign teams of Najeem Sallam of the ADC and Bola Oyebamiji of APC as top clerics frontally asked why they think Ademola Adeleke did not deserve a second term. Reports indicated that a few days ago, the Ambo team met some top clerics […]

John Dike, Osogbo The Management of the Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (OSPHCDB) has dismissed as misleading a report titled “Health Crisis Looms in Osun State as 73% of PHCs Operate Without Adequate Staff,” published on December 28, 2025, by Business News Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the […]

● reels out achievements By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, pledging full implementation of the budget while highlighting major achievements recorded under the last three fiscal years of his administration. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Speaker of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party in Osun State has slammed Hon. Wole Oke for his call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister as a political party. In a statement by  Mallam Olawale Rasheed, apokesman to Governor Adewolu Adeleke, the party noted with deep concern and utter disdain the alleged crude, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the Christian faithful across the state to continue spreading God’s love during the Christmas season, noting that the Birth of Jesus Christ symbolized the ultimate expression of divine love for humanity. In a Christmas message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Residents across various communities in Osun State have expressed appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the distribution of bags of rice to vulnerable households as part of efforts to ease the cost of living and enhance the welfare of citizens during the festive season. The rice distribution, carried out under the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has assured residents of the state of a peaceful, safe and hitch-free Christmas and new Year celebration. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, gave the assurance in a public service announcement issued today stating that comprehensive security measures have been put in place across the state […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Executive Chairmen of local governments in Osun State, led by Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, have reiterated the urgent need for local government autonomy, emphasizing that it will enhance security and accelerate grassroots development. Speaking during a courtesy visit to reporters in Osogbo, Abiodun said that while there are currently no […]