Category: Osun State

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 […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Accord Movement has condemned what it described as the illegal and unconstitutional presentation of the 2026 local government budgets by sacked APC “Yes/No” chairmen in Osun State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Movement said the actions of the affected chairmen, who were removed from office by competent […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Olaleke Agboke, has reaffirmed that credible, transparent, and peaceful elections remain the foundation for sustainable development and good governance in Nigeria. He made this known while delivering a goodwill message at the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) Long-Term Election Security Monitor Training held […]

By John Dike, Osogbo In anticipation of increased human and vehicular movement during the Yuletide season, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has deployed 1,700 personnel across the state to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical national assets. The State Commandant of NSCDC in Osun, Mr. Igbalawole Sotiyo, […]

reaffirms confidence in Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Accord Vanguard (IMAV) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, against what it described as an attempt to return former governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, to power through the back […]

By John Dike, Osogbo As Osun State steadily counts down to the August 8, 2026 governorship election, leading political figures in Ede Federal Constituency have intensified mobilisation in support of the reelection of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Bamidele Salam, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has responded to critics of his administration, urging them to assess his leadership based on performance and tangible outcomes, rather than style, insisting that his government has delivered good governance across all sectors of Osun State. He made this assertion on Sunday while addressing the Iwude […]