Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Odogbo A political pressure group, Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Specifically, it disclosed a leaked, detailed political intelligence on the alleged scheming and plotting by the party to unleash violence […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Information commissioner, Kolapo Alimi, spokesman to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, and other media aides have sued the Police Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Police Service Commission over alleged harassment. They dragged him and the commission before the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, seeking the enforcement of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making his state a competitive and investor-friendly destination with the launch of Osun State Investment Brochure. He unveiled the brochure on Thursday at the Government House Banquet Hall, Osogbo, as part of efforts to attract local and foreign investments and drive sustainable […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Omoluabi Holdings Limited has disclosed plans to establish a strong legal framework aimed at protecting investments from political interference and policy reversals in Osun State. Its Managing Director, Mr Taofiq Alimi, said the initiative is part of broader efforts to restore investor confidence and guarantee the sustainability of public–private partnerships across […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State zGovernor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to protect public health and eliminate counterfeit and substandard products across the state. Speaking at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo, while receiving the State Coordinator of NAFDAC, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against what raising false security alarms, following claims by a purported former APC governorship aspirant, Mr. Raif Durodoye, that his life was under threat. In a statement, the state PDP Media Director, Hon. Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has clarified that the processing and issuance of appointment letters to the first batch of newly recruited teachers is ongoing, dismissing reports that senior government officials are deliberately stalling the exercise. The governor’s spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, made the clarification in response to conflicting media reports and allegations […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised alarm over alleged rising cases of brazen, politically motivated and extra-judicial killings in the state, warning that the development poses a serious threat to public peace and democratic governance. In a statement by its Director of Media and Information, Mr. Kola […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been described as the first governor to recreate and expand Iwo central business districts through the ongoing integrated dualisation of Odo Ori-Post Office road as a strategy to boost economic development of the ancient town. His spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed made this assertion while receiving […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has warned against alleged inflammatory statements over the Akinrun of Ikirun chieftaincy dispute. It cautioned the Eesa of Ikirunland, High Chief Kareem Adetoyese, to avoid plunging the ancient town into another avoidable crisis through reckless and inflammatory utterances concerning the already decided Akinrun obaship tussle, which has […]