Esa Oke community asks Adeleke to remove imposed monarch

The Esa Oke community in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has demanded that Governor Ademola Adeleke remove Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, whom it said was imposed as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle. It said that the only way to restore peace to the troubled community is to remove Ajayi, who it said […]

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Use BVAS for Osun LG poll, Ebofin tells OSIEC, warns against vote-buying

The President of the Network for Governmental Organisation in Osun State, NETNOS, Mr. Olusesi Ebofin,  has asked the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, to use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the February 22, 2025 local government election. Besides, he warned against vote-buying saying, “There is an urgent need for voters enlightenment on the […]

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Group to Adeleke: Don’t politicise Amotekun recruitment

A civil society group in Osun State has warned against politicising the recruitment process of personnel of that state security outfit, the Amotekun Corps. Known as TOP, the group, which has the mandate to ensure equity, fairness and justice in the society, gave the warning as the state government begins the process of recruiting 1,000 […]

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Esa Oke killings: Adeleke orders arrest, prosecution of culprits

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the violence that rocked the Ido Ayegunle community, claimed some lives and caused destruction of properties. Condemning the mayhem, he directed all state security agencies to urgently apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face justice. He said, “Those […]

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Zone guber ticket to Osun West, reclaim power, group tells APC

The opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, can dislodge the incumbent Peoples Democratic Party, PDP administration in Osun State and reclaim power only if it zones its Governorship ticket to Osun West Senatorial District. Canvassing this position a group, Osun West Crusaders slammed the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led PDP administration of executive irresponsibility, visionlessness, erratic governance and […]

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Osun chieftaincy crisis worsens as death toll rises to four

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke The death toll arising from the chieftaincy crisis rocking the Ido-Ajegunle community of Esa-Oke, in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, has risen to four as the crisis escalates. Against this backdrop, the Osun State Police Command has debunked fatalities claims. The Command’s spokeswoman, CSP Yemisi Opalola, however confirmed […]

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One feared dead, 25 wounded in Osun chieftaincy clash

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke One person has been feared dead, and 25 others have reportedly sustained gunshot injuries following a violent clash at Ido-Ayegunle, a community located between Ijebu-Ijesa and Esa-Oke in Osun State. Crisis erupted over the weekend after the State government announced the appointment of Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo […]

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Osun 2026: Aregbesola a bride PDP should woo – Wole Oke

Hon. Oluwole Busayo Oke, on Sunday described Osun State’s former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as a “bride” whose electoral value cannot be ignored. He urged the state chapter of the PDP not to hesitate to “pay his dowry” and leverage his political influence and experience to win the forthcoming election. In his Facebook post, Oke wrote: […]

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Aregbesola’s exit from APC heats up Osun as PDP throws doors open for ex-governor, supporters

The exit of the former Osun State Governor and ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola from the All Progressives Congress (APC) is heating political circles in the state of the living spring. In fact, his exit has resulted in a major shake-up in the APC, the leading opposition party in the state, as the former governor still […]

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Students condemn assault of Osun varsity union President

– seek Adeleke’s intervention The National Association of University Students (NAUS), has condemned the recent attack on the Osun State University Students’ Union President, Lady Comrade Adigun Amidat, in Ifetedo community. In a statement issued by its Chairman in the state, Comrade Olayinka Popoola, the union decried the assault on Amidat, who also serves as […]

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