Category: Osun State

announces ₦500m fund for victims of recent political violence full scholarships by the Adeleke family up to university level for children, dependents of victims of recent election violence By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared to his people that now is the time to heal and unite Osun State which was […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what it described as the alleged violent attacks on its members and supporters at Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of the state, five days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Ademola Adeleke winner of the August 15 […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has debunked reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had entered into an electoral agreement with him to secure his re-election in the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday, he said there was no electoral deal, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Music megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he almost shed tears while watching the massive political mobilisation against his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Davido said he was particularly moved by the decision of about 17 governors of the All Progressives Congress […]

By John Dike, Osogb Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over alleged post-election attacks on its members and supporters across the state, warning that continued violence could plunge Osun into a fresh crisis. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, four […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has challenged the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, to provide evidence of the alleged “shoot-at-sight” order purportedly issued to police officers in the state. It denied issuing such a directive, describing the allegation as false and malicious and capable […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the victory as a renewed mandate to consolidate the achievements of his administration. The association, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Timothy Agbor, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has called on party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful following the outcome of the poll. In a statement, he thanked APC leaders, members, supporters and voters across the state for what […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, urging him to use the renewed mandate to unite the state and deepen development. Aregbesola, in a statement reacting to the outcome of the election, said the […]

Hails Adeleke’s victory, assures citizens of better performance By John Dike, Osogbo The National Chairman of Accord Party, Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all members and supporters of the party allegedly arrested and detained in connection with the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Mgbudem also appealed to the Inspector-General […]