Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Less than two months to the Osun State Governorship Election, Governor Ademola Adeleke is said to be in a fix as it is not yet certain under which party he is to contest for his second term. His problem is complicated by the prolonged crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A massive crackdown on political violence will begin any moment from now as the state government has launched an offensive against such disturbance. Specifically, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who has expressed deep concern over the rising political violence in parts of the state, has directed the state police boss to immediately clamp […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the state as a model for subnational climate action. He made this known at the recently concluded COP30 held in São Paulo, Brazil. A statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed that the governor said the global forum provided an opportunity to showcase […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Osun State has accused the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, of launching politically motivated attacks on former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party’s New Media, Akande Abimbola, the ADC […]

sets December timeline for key voter register activities By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced the commencement of the remaining activities under Phase 1 of the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, following a directive issued by the Commission’s National Headquarters on Friday, November 21, 2025. According […]

commends security agencies for being alert By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has reassured the people of Osun State of their safety and security amidst rising banditry attacks in neighbouring states, hailing service chiefs and security agencies for their proactive measures and action to secure the state. He also appreciated the people for their […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Ex-Osun State Deputy Governo, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has praised President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating uncommon foresight and an unshakable belief in the strategic importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to Nigeria’s national development. Delivering a lecture at the second Combined Convocation and 10th Anniversary of the Federal Polytechnic, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed condolences over the passing of Sheikh Musa Olohunlogaju Abubakar, father of the Chairman of the state’s Correspondents Chapel, Mr. Shina Abubakar. In his message, he described the departed cleric as a devoted Islamic scholar whose teachings guided many on the path of Allah and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun State Chapter has paid a courtesy visit to the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, as part of efforts to deepen youth participation in the electoral process ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Speaking during the visit, the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Speaker of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, Rt. Hon. Fatomi Dare Hammed, has appealed to the State Commissioner of Police, CP, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, to reopen the sealed headquarters of the State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun. He said the appeal became necessary due to […]