Category: Osun State

By John Dike Osogbo The political atmosphere in Osun State is heating up ahead of the 2026 governorship election, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council clash over issues of governance, credibility, and campaign direction. The latest exchange was triggered by a statement from the spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness to run an issue-based campaign aimed at unseating Governor Ademola Adeleke in the forthcoming August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued by the party’s Governorship Campaign Council, the APC disclosed that it will soon release the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Joint Labour Movement in Osun State has condemned the arrest and continued detention of a court registrar attached to the High Court in Odeomu, describing the action as unacceptable and a threat to the rule of law. The labour movement—comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government on Thursday officially launched the Osun State Security Trust Fund, a major public-private initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s security architecture and improving response to emerging threats across communities. The event, held at the WOCDIF Event and Conference Centre, Ring Road, Osogbo, attracted top government officials, security chiefs, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday formally inaugurated his campaign council ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, expressing strong confidence that his re-election bid is already on course for victory. Addressing party faithful and supporters at the event, the governor said he was optimistic about the outcome, describing […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan, has reiterated the urgent need for improved logistical support for security agencies, warning that inadequate operational tools could undermine ongoing efforts to combat crime and maintain public safety across the state. Speaking with our correspondent, he emphasised that modern policing requires not only manpower […]

By John Dike, Osogbo World-acclaimed Nigerian music megastar, Davido, has been appointed Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Davido, who is a nephew to the governor, announced the development on Wednesday via his verified X handle, expressing excitement over […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the composition of the re-election campaign committee of Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing it as a gathering of “expired and discredited political figures.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the opposition party […]

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; and Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun during Wednesday’s courtesy visit to the royal father in his Palace By John Dike, Osogbo The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has offered prayers for peace and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A leading senatorial aspirant for Osun West District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Akin Ogunbiyi has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the party, pledging not to engage in any action capable of undermining its collective fortunes. He made the declaration on Tuesday at his country home in Ile-Ogbo, Ayedire […]