Accord Slams Wole Oke Over Alleged Desperate Plot to Mislead INEC

By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party in Osun State has slammed Hon. Wole Oke for his call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister as a political party. In a statement by  Mallam Olawale Rasheed, apokesman to Governor Adewolu Adeleke, the party noted with deep concern and utter disdain the alleged crude, […]

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Christmas: Keep Spreading God’s Love, Adeleke Urges Christians

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the Christian faithful across the state to continue spreading God’s love during the Christmas season, noting that the Birth of Jesus Christ symbolized the ultimate expression of divine love for humanity. In a Christmas message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor […]

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Beneficiaries thank Adeleke for distributing rice across Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Residents across various communities in Osun State have expressed appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the distribution of bags of rice to vulnerable households as part of efforts to ease the cost of living and enhance the welfare of citizens during the festive season. The rice distribution, carried out under the […]

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Davido Joins Accord Party as Adeleke’s Defection Reshapes Osun Politics

By John Dike, Osogbo Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has declared his intention to join the Accord Party, deepening the political realignment sparked by his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The award-winning musician made the announcement on Tuesday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing plans to travel to Osogbo, […]

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Osun Police Assure Peaceful Christmas, New Year Celebrations

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has assured residents of the state of a peaceful, safe and hitch-free Christmas and new Year celebration. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, gave the assurance in a public service announcement issued today stating that comprehensive security measures have been put in place across the state […]

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Osun LG Chairmen Call for Autonomy, Pledge Security, Development

By John Dike, Osogbo The Executive Chairmen of local governments in Osun State, led by Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, have reiterated the urgent need for local government autonomy, emphasizing that it will enhance security and accelerate grassroots development. Speaking during a courtesy visit to reporters in Osogbo, Abiodun said that while there are currently no […]

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Imole Accord Movement Condemns Illegal Budget Presentations by Sacked APC Chairmen in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Accord Movement has condemned what it described as the illegal and unconstitutional presentation of the 2026 local government budgets by sacked APC “Yes/No” chairmen in Osun State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Movement said the actions of the affected chairmen, who were removed from office by competent […]

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Veteran journalist Yinka Kolawole installed Ojomu of Ipee

By John Dike, Osogbo The Onipe of Ipee, Oba Adebayo Lawal has installed the award-winning veteran journalist, Adeyinka Sunday Kolawole, as the Ojomu of Ipee Land. The colourful investiture ceremony held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Onipe Palace, Ipee, in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking at the event, Oba Lawal […]

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Credible elections key to good governance – Osun REC

By John Dike, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Olaleke Agboke, has reaffirmed that credible, transparent, and peaceful elections remain the foundation for sustainable development and good governance in Nigeria. He made this known while delivering a goodwill message at the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) Long-Term Election Security Monitor Training held […]

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Osun PHCDB celebrates Christmas, wins South-West PHC challenge award again

By John Dike, Osogbo The Management and staff of Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (PHCDB) have celebrated the 2025 Christmas season in grand style following the state’s emergence as the overall South-West Champion at the Primary Health Care (PHC) Challenge Awards for the second consecutive year. The award ceremony marked yet another milestone […]

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