Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Women advocacy organisations in Osun State have called for stronger policies, improved institutional support, and increased investment in the protection of women and girls, warning that rising cases of gender-based violence threaten societal stability and development. The call was made during a press conference held in Osogbo to commemorate the 2026 […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have traded accusations over a clash that occurred on Thursday in Ede North Local Government Area, with both parties presenting differing accounts of the incident and calling for intervention from the police authorities. The Accord Party alleged that officers […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party in Osun State has condemned what it described as a partisan attack by police officers on residents of Ede North Local Government Area over a disputed parcel of land belonging to the local council. In a statement issued on Thursday, the state chairman of the party, Victor Babalola Akande, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party in Osun State has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke over the latest fiscal transparency report released by BudgIT, which ranked the state among the most transparent in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the party’s state chairman, Victor Babalola Akande, the party described the recognition as a strong validation of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities, declaring that members of the community will never be left behind in governance and government programmes. He made the pledge during a meeting with leaders of the disability community at the Government […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin, has declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Boluwaduro, Ifedayo and Ila Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. Oluwatosin, popularly known as AIO, said his ambition is driven by a desire to provide inclusive […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ndigbo community across the local government areas of Osun State has declared its support for the second-term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s developmental strides across the state. The endorsement was made during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Igbo community in […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adelwke has called for prayers and support from the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria as political campaigns commence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state. He made the appeal while hosting the leadership and members of the Islamic organisation at the Government House in […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has issued appointment letters to successful candidates recruited to teach in public secondary schools across the state. The recruitment exercise, conducted under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, drew qualified applicants from all the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The exercise is part […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has warned criminal elements planning to perpetrate crimes in the state to desist immediately or be ready to face the full weight of the law. Simultaneously, the command has commenced a statewide “Operation Show of Force” aimed at strengthening security and sustaining the relative peace being enjoyed […]