Police arrest six suspected cultists in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The police have arrested six suspected cultists believed to have been terrorizing residents of Osun State. A statement by the state police spokesman, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests were made in separate operations by the state command’s Anti-Cultism Unit, acting on credible intelligence. It said that on August 21, 2025, […]

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Osun 2026: ADC alleges voter registration fraud

By John Dike, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the forthcoming 2026 governorship election through irregular voter registration tactics. In a statement on Friday by the its Publicity and Organizing Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, […]

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INEC dismisses allegations over Osun online voter pre-registration figures

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked claims by a political party’s spokesperson suggesting that the high number of online voter pre-registrations in Osun State contradicts historical trends and demographic realities. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi made […]

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Osun LG funds: NLC, TUC condemn seizure, back Adeleke

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Osun State have jointly condemned the continued seizure of the state’s local government funds by the Federal Government, describing the action as a direct assault on workers’ welfare and the rule of law. Speaking during a solidarity rally held […]

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Osun at 34: NUJ congratulates Adeleke, urges action on OSBC freelancers

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the people of the state on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation. Rising from its August Congress held in Osogbo, the union commended Adeleke’s administration for what it described as “remarkable strides […]

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Osun APC condemns directive on workers to welcome Adeleke as undemocratic, shameful

Yhe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has condemned the directive issued by officials of the state government mandating civil servants to vacate their official duties and gather at the State Secretariat, Abere, to “give a rousing welcome” to Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Kola Olabisi, the APC […]

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Osun at 34: K-RAD pledges transformational leadership

By John Dike, Osogbo Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN), a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Osun State residents to remain steadfast in their hope for a better future. Popularly known as K-RAD, the politician made the call in a statement issued in Osogbo on Wednesday, […]

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Osun at 34: Amotekun boss Omoyele felicitates Adeleke, people

By John Dike, Osogbo As Osun State commemorates its 34th anniversary, the Corps Commander of the state:s Amotekun Corps, Chief Adekunle Omoyele, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the state on this significant milestone. Omoyele, in a statement in Osogbo, described the anniversary as a time for reflection, gratitude, and a renewed […]

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Osun at 34: We met a struggling state, now it’s rising – Adeleke

By John Dike, Osogbo As Osun State celebrates its 34th year of existence, Governor Ademola Adeleke declared jubilantly: “We have made Osun better than we met it.” His remarks, delivered at the anniversary ceremony held at Adolack Hotel in Osogbo, painted a picture of a state once grappling with structural challenges, but now steadily finding […]

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Seized LG allocations: Osun drags FG before Supreme Court

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has dragged the Federal Government before the Supreme Court over the seized statutory allocations due to the Local Governments in the state. Specifically, it wants the apex court to determine whether it is constitutional for the federal government to withhold the statutory allocations meant for the 30 local […]

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