Osun at 34: Adeleke recommits to unity, development, good governance

By John Dike, Osogbo As Osun State marks its 34th anniversary, Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on all stakeholders, citizens, traditional institutions, civil society, and the private sector to work in unity for the continued growth and progress of the state. In a statewide broadcast to commemorate the occasion, he described the anniversary as both […]

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Seized Osun LG allocations: APC slams Adeleke’s move to Supreme Court

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has slammed the state government’s latest move to the Supreme Court over the seized Local Government allocations. Describing the move as indicating that the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration is confused, the opposition party said the move showed that […]

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Osun 2026: INEC will conduct credible election – Agboke

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has pledged that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will conduct a credible 2026 governorship election. He gave the pledge during a roundtable discussion organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rave FM, and WSTV Chapel in Osogbo, where he reaffirmed […]

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Timubu not source of Nigeria’s current hardship –  Fadahunsi

says farming can tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges  urges mass mobilisation for voters registration in Osun By John Dike, Osogbo Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East, has said that the current hardship being faced by Nigerians predated the election of President Bola Tinubu. Defending the president,  he called on Nigerians to embrace agriculture, which he believed […]

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Osun launches early childhood development strategy, eyes national adoption

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has launched its Early Childhood Development (ECD) Strategy as a major step towards advancing child health and wellbeing. It plans to present the initiative at the forthcoming National Council on Health for possible adoption at the national level. The programme’s public presentation, held at the Conference Hall of […]

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Adeleke assures timely completion of ongoing Ilesa road project

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal, timely projects execution, and quality service delivery. He gave this assurance during a working visit to the site of the ongoing Ilesa road dualisation project, where he .assured residents that the project remains a cornerstone of his […]

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Osun 2026: APC elders applaud Adegoke’s blueprint

By John Dike, Osogbo Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odo-Otin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas have hailed a leading governorship aspirant, Barr. Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN) popularly known as K-RAD — for presenting what they described as a pragmatic and visionary campaign blueprint. They gave the commendation during Adegoke’s familiarization visits to […]

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Adeleke approves free health, insurance for inmates in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the free enrollment of inmates across correctional centres in the state into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS). Described as another milestone in the governor’s people-centered healthcare agenda, the initiative fulfills part of his campaign promise to ensure that no resident of Osun is […]

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Osun police probe lady’s death in boyfriend’s house

By John Dike, Osogbo Detectives from Osun State Police Command have launched an investigation into the sudden and mysterious death of a young woman, Bidemi Omole, reportedly at her boyfriend’s residence in Esa-Oke. Bidemi was said to have visited her boyfriend at his home in the Oke-Esa area of the town on Friday night when […]

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9th National Youth Games: Team Osun set for Asaba

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State contingent for the 9th National Youth Games (NYG) is set to depart Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for Asaba, Delta State, the official host of this year’s multi-sport youth competition. The state’s Sports Council’s spokesman, Funmilayo Moradeyo, announced this in a statement on Tuesday ahead […]

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