Category: Osun State

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the alleged sabotage of a section of the newly commissioned Lameco Bridge in Osogbo, accusing unnamed politicians of sponsoring the vandalisation of public infrastructure for political gain. The governor made the allegation on Friday after inspecting the affected section of the bridge, where […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, in conjunction with recognised student leadership structures across Osun State, has warned political parties and actors against dragging the student body into partisan politics ahead of the August 15 governorship election The association said it remains a neutral organisation and has […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party, the ruling party in Osun State and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded accusations over the condition of the recently commissioned Lameco Junction Flyover in Osogbo. The ruling party dismissed the opposition’s stance, alleging that elements within the APC were behind acts of vandalism targeting government infrastructure. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies operating in the state to stop the arrest and harassment of operatives of the the state’s Amotekun Corps while carrying out their lawful duties. He gave the warning during a high-level security meeting with heads of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for approving the permanent employment of 66 freelance staff of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC), describing the decision as a significant boost to workers’ welfare and morale. The commendation was part of the resolutions reached at […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Owa of Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has reeled out the needs of his people as he received the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  in the August 15 governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji , who had paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that meaningful development […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Commander in Osun State, Chief Adekunle Omoyele, has dismissed allegations that the agency recruited ex-convicts and wanted criminals into its ranks, describing the claims as false, misleading and politically motivated. He said the allegations were the handiwork of political jobbers seeking cheap publicity ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the State Police Command for the arrest of Saheed Oyeyemi Adedeji, alleged to be a thug working for Accord party It demanded a thorough investigation and prosecution of the suspect and anyone and others found culpable. In a statement issued […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday received royal blessings and overwhelming endorsements from traditional rulers, community leaders and residents during his campaign consultation tour of Irepodun Local Government Area ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Accompanied by members of the Imole Campaign Council […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has disclosed that it was not officially notified of the recent protest organised by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state. It’s spokesman, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, made the disclosure while speaking on Morning Spring, a programme on Western Spring Television. […]