Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday paid a compassionate visit to victims of the recent rainstorm disaster in Osogbo, offering prayers, words of comfort, and immediate support to those affected. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the visit formed part of the government’s ongoing […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has discharged 1,808 corps members after the successful completion of the 2025 Batch A, Stream I service year. The Passing-Out ceremony, described as low-key, took place simultaneously across all Local Government Areas of the state, according to a statement from the official […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The leadership of Ifedayo Local Government Area in Osun State on Tuesday commenced a massive roads grading exercise across the council, aimed at improving transportation and connecting rural communities to urban centres. The initiative was met with widespread appreciation from residents, who also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested 19 suspects allegedly involved in the attack and inhumane treatment of a police officer in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities of Arogbodun Local Government Area. It was reported that police officers were deployed to maintain peace following a dispute over community land in the affected areas. […]

commends priests, clergy, laity of Osogbo diocese By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese,Most Revd Akinwumi Oyejola, has warned that voter apathy remains one of the major factors enabling electoral malpractice, cautioning that failure by citizens to participate actively in elections creates room for manipulation of the process. He therefore called on […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke has charged broadcasters to uphold professionalism, fairness, and accuracy in their coverage of the forthcoming governorship election. Agboke gave the charge to the today while speaking as a guest lecturer at a one-day workshop on election coverage organised by […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Chairman of Olorunda Local Government, Alhaji Kunle Kudaisi, has expressed sympathy with residents affected by the devastating rainstorm that struck parts of Osogbo over the weekend. The storm, which was accompanied by strong winds, claimed one life and left several others injured after a tree and an electric pole collapsed […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Alhaji Abayomi Adegoke, has commended the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, noting that the government has provided billions of naira in support to cooperative societies across the state over the past three years, without political bias. He […]

lambasts APC for politicizing natural disaster By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party in Osun State has expressed sympathy with residents affected by the devastating rainstorm that recently swept through Osogbo, leaving injuries, loss of lives, and widespread destruction of property in its wake. It expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the rainstorm as devastating […]

Raise Concerns Over Infrastructure By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with victims of the rainstorm that recently ravaged Osogbo, the state capital, leaving several people injured, properties destroyed, and casualties reported. In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, the […]