Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from conducting any business transactions with individuals parading themselves as chairmen of local government councils in the state, pending the final determination of an ongoing criminal trial involving senior officials of the bank. Delivering […]

says unseal Amotekun, release detained commander, officers Osun CP deploys armed tactical squads to border communities By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun to unseal the offices of the local security outfit, Amotekun, to effectively combat the rising wave of violence and criminal […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State, has dismissed as false and misleading a social media post alleging that underage persons dressed in school uniforms were registered as voters at the INEC Local Government Office in Ede North Local Government Area of the state The Commission, in a statement issued […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State is facing growing scrutiny over its recently concluded membership registration and revalidation exercise ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election, following allegations of inducement and misuse of National Identification Numbers (NIN). Findings indicate that the exercise, initiated nationwide by the APC national […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has intensified efforts to attract foreign direct investment as part of its broader agenda to diversify the state’s economy and drive sustainable growth across critical sectors. Governor Ademola Adeleke disclosed this while receiving delegations of investors from Hejia Group, China, and Green Apple Holding from Hong Kong, during […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has described calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Osun State as an act of desperation orchestrated by a failed opposition. He made this known in reaction to what he described as calls by faceless civil society groups for a state of emergency […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has called for the strengthening of the civil service across the South-West, describing it as a critical foundation for sustainable development, effective governance, and regional integration. He made the call on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing the 10th Quarterly General Meeting of the Association of Retired […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State First Lady, Chief (Mrs.) Titilola Adebusola Adeleke, has disbursed ₦25 million as business recapitalisation grants to 500 women petty traders across the state. Each beneficiary received ₦50,000 at the empowerment programme at the Osun State Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, as part of efforts to rejuvenate and upscale small-scale businesses […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has dismissed as false and misleading allegations circulating on social media alleging that its operatives recklessly pursued and knocked down a motorcyclist and his passenger into a ditch in Osogbo. The Corps clarified that the video currently being circulated online is not a recent incident, explaining […]

By Johnn cc, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised the alarm over the rising threat of banditry and kidnapping in Osun State. He warned against a possible spillover of criminal activities from neighbouring Kwara State and urging the Nigeria Police Force to immediately unseal the Osun Amotekun Corps to contain the menace. The governor spoke […]