Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has cautioned its governorship aspirants and the general public to remain vigilant amid what it described as emerging attempts by politically motivated fifth columnists to cause disunity within the party. In a statement by the State Chairman, Mr. Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the party […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Thousands of loyalists and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ila/Ifedayo/Boluwaduro Federal Constituency of Osun State on Tuesday thronged Ila-Orangun to welcome the party’s National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as the ADC formally kicked off the inauguration of its ward and constituency structures across the state’s nine federal constituencies. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke has urgwd all registered political parties to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Commission’s Guidelines and Regulations governing the conduct of party primaries. He made the call as the party primary elections in preparation for the 2026 governorship […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A Federal High Court in Osogbo on Monday awarded N100 million damages against the Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Police Service Commission (PSC) for unlawful actions aimed at obstructing the February 22, 2025 local government elections in Osun State. Delivering judgment in Suit FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, Hon Justice A.A. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The road to the 2025 Adire Osun Festival gained renewed momentum on Monday as the Chairman of the Osun State Council for Arts and Culture, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji, unveiled a bold vision centered on youth empowerment and cultural-driven economic growth during the World Media Conference in Osogbo. Addressing journalists, cultural stakeholders […]

aporogises to governor over Ogundokun’s remark By John Dike, Osogbo A socio-political group, Iwo Development Alliance (IDA) has lambasted Chief Abiola Ogundokun over his attacks on Governor Ademola Adeleke, affirming that Iwo and Osun people will re-elect the governor with massive votes. President of the group, Adewale Ogunsola in a statement today at Iwo condemned […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has flaunted Osun business opportunities and high scores on the ease of doing business rating, calling on genuine investors to establish business at the Osun Free Trade zone. He made the appeal while hosting a delegation of multi-sectoral investors from China who paid him a courtesy […]

says safety key to progress By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday inaugurated the Osun State Security Trust Fund, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to making the state safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House Banquet Hall, Osogbo, He described the initiative as […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday presented a ₦705.79 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Economic Transformation,” to the State House of Assembly. He described the budget as a “visionary roadmap for sustainable growth” aimed at consolidating ongoing infrastructural and human capital development across the state. Also, he noted […]