By John Dike, Osogbo A pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, the Defence for Yoruba People’s Rights (DYPR), has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunde Disu, to redeploy Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, as part of measures to curb the persistent wave of political violence and killings in the state. The group, which […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday said that violence, bloodshed and intimidation cannot guarantee electoral victory, warning opposition parties and their supporters against resorting to thuggery ahead of the 2026 governorship election. He spoke during a condolence visit to the family of late Ezekiel Olapade, a teenager who was allegedly […]
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As Osun Police Hunt Suspected Killers, Adeleke Camp, APC Condemn Murder, Trade Blame By John Dike,, Osogbo A grieving father, Mr Oklapade Olugboyega has narrated the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of his 14-year-old son, Ezekiel Olapade, who was allegedly shot dead while trying to save his mother during a violent attack in Ilobu, Irepodun […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Detectives from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of Osun State Police Command have launched a manhunt for suspected armed political thugs responsible for the killing of a 14-year-old boy, Ezekiel Olapade, in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State. The teenager was reportedly shot dead […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Abiodun Oyebanji, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a reaffirmation of the confidence reposed in his leadership by the people of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted allegations by the Accord Party that its leaders are plotting to eliminate some members of the ruling party ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The APC described the allegation as false, fabricated and frivolous, insisting that neither its […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, to seek royal blessings ahead of the commencement of its local government campaign rallies for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, and the reinstated council chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have accused the state government of deliberately instigating crises over the control of local government councils to create public disorder across the state. […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has warned of an alleged plan by supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Accord Party to forcefully occupy council secretariats despite a pending appeal and application for stay of execution against a recent Federal High Court judgment. Imn a statement issued by […]
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By John Dilee, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, in partnership with World Health Organization and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has commenced a three-day stakeholders’ engagement aimed at strengthening routine immunization services and improving vaccine coverage across the state. The meeting, holding at GMT Hotel in Osogbo, has brought together […]
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