Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of the Jaleyemi area of Osogbo, Osun State, were thrown into shock on Thursday after the decomposing body of a young woman was discovered inside her apartment. The deceased, identified simply as Kemisola, was said to be an indigene of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state. Sources […]

Davido, right, in a warm embrace with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Global music icon David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has rallied the people of his home state, Osun, behind the reelection of his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, to ensure continuity. This was in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed. While addressing transport […]

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke An aspirant for Osun East Senatorial District on the platform of the Accord Party in the 2027 general elections, Samuel Oyedotun, has said the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, remains a popular political personality among the people. He said Adeleke’s popularity among the people has been a source of concern to […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran, describing him as a symbol of wisdom, peace and selfless leadership. Oba Adediran was reported to have joined his ancestors in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, 2026. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to politicise the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a bid to intimidate supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election. TICC, in a strongly […]

Davido By John Dike, Osogbo Afrobeats star Davido has announced a temporary break from his music career to spearhead the re-election campaign of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The Grammy-nominated artiste made the announcement in Ede, Osun State, during the inauguration of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation […]

Oluomo Kolapo Alimi By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has dismissed a petition by a group identified as Osun Youths Initiative for Good Governance (OYIGG), describing its allegations of financial misappropriation and project irregularities against the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as baseless, malicious and defamatory. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and […]