Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has said the developmental achievements of Governor Ademola Adeleke have effectively closed the door on the return of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to power in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on stakeholders in Osun State to intensify efforts toward mobilising citizens for peaceful, credible and active participation in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He made the call on Tuesday at a Town Hall Meeting organised by the […]

Oyebamiji By John Dike, Osogbo All Progressives Congress’ candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has reaffirmed his party’s commitment to peaceful participation in the electoral process, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the international community to ensure a free, fair and credible […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Political tension ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election intensified on Monday as Governor Ademola Adeleke and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) traded accusations over political violence and the role of the international community in ensuring a peaceful poll. The disagreement followed Governor Adeleke’s call for the international […]

By John Dike, Osogbo With just 33 days to the August 15 governorship election, the Imole Campaign Council, TICC, which is working for the return of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), alleging that they are yet to embark on […]

The Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during the coutesy visit. Photo: Osun State Government The European Union Election Observation Mission will monitor the forthcoming Osun State governorship election as part of its commitment to promoting credible democratic processes, the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, has said. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Asalu of Modakeke and apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the community, Chief Wahab Bolarinwa Adetunji, has distributed cash and food palliatives to more than 3,000 party members as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots base ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral TikTok video alleging suspicious circumstances surrounding a residential building at Oluwatosin Alabi Street, Odofin Estate, Ibuaje Community, Osogbo. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesmam, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi. According to the statement, the video […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCO-HEALTH), Ilesa, has introduced a series of enhanced security measures aimed at protecting the lives and property of staff and students amid growing security concerns across the country. As part of the new measures, the institution has appointed a security expert as its Chief Security […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday traded accusations over an alleged plot by politicians to buy Permanent Voter Cards from the unsuspecting electorate in the state. Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, […]