Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun State, has defended the recently presented local government budgets across the state, insisting that the process fully complies with constitutional provisions and the Supreme Court’s judgment on local government financial autonomy. Its chairman, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, who also serves as […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has criticised the recently unveiled economic blueprint of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, describing it as outdated, regressive, and capable of reversing the economic gains recorded by his administration. In a statement on Sunday in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Mallam […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reassured prospective local and foreign investors of a business-friendly environment in the state, declaring Osun fully open for investment and economic partnerships. He gave the assurance at the official launch of the Osun State Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA) brochure, held at the Banquet Hall of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s commitment to youth development, national unity, and the welfare of Corps Members as he formally declared open the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede. He gave the assurance at […]

By John Dike, Odogbo A political pressure group, Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Specifically, it disclosed a leaked, detailed political intelligence on the alleged scheming and plotting by the party to unleash violence […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Information commissioner, Kolapo Alimi, spokesman to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, and other media aides have sued the Police Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Police Service Commission over alleged harassment. They dragged him and the commission before the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, seeking the enforcement of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making his state a competitive and investor-friendly destination with the launch of Osun State Investment Brochure. He unveiled the brochure on Thursday at the Government House Banquet Hall, Osogbo, as part of efforts to attract local and foreign investments and drive sustainable […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Omoluabi Holdings Limited has disclosed plans to establish a strong legal framework aimed at protecting investments from political interference and policy reversals in Osun State. Its Managing Director, Mr Taofiq Alimi, said the initiative is part of broader efforts to restore investor confidence and guarantee the sustainability of public–private partnerships across […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State zGovernor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to protect public health and eliminate counterfeit and substandard products across the state. Speaking at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo, while receiving the State Coordinator of NAFDAC, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against what raising false security alarms, following claims by a purported former APC governorship aspirant, Mr. Raif Durodoye, that his life was under threat. In a statement, the state PDP Media Director, Hon. Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji […]