Osun 2026: INEC urges residents to collect PVCs

State has highest voters By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has disclosed that a total of 360,794 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are yet to be collected by registered voters in the state. This development comes as Osun State emerges as the state with the highest number of registered […]

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Seized Osun LG funds: Reps minority caucus threatens legislative action

Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN By John Dike, Osogbo The House of Representatives minority caucus has threatened appropriate legislative action over the seized statutory federal allocations to local governments in Osun State. It called on the Federal Government to immediately release the withheld funds, asking President Bola Tinubu to direct all […]

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Oyebamiji celebrates Osun ex-Speaker Owoeye at 53

says he “is a rare gift to humanity” By John Dike Osogbo The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has extolled the virtues of the immediate past Speaker of  Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, on the […]

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5-year-old girl rescued after prolonged abuse by aunt in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo A five-year-old girl, names withheld, been rescued from the hands of her aunt, after enduring prolonged physical, emotional, and verbal abuse. The case unfolded in the Owode-Ede area of the state, where the child had reportedly been living under harsh and inhumane conditions. She was discovered with multiple bruises and visible […]

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Osun 2026: INEC trains staff, vows transparency ahead of August 25 voter registration

By John Dike, Osogbo In preparation for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has started a comprehensive two-day training programme for its staff ahead of the in-person phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The initiative, which began this week, is part of the Commission’s broader commitment […]

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Osun Auditor-General presents 2024 financial report, commends Adeleke’s transparency

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State’s Auditor-Genera, Mr. Kolapo Idris, has praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for his transparent and accountable management of the state’s finances. He gave the commendation on Thursday during the official presentation of the 2024 financial statements and audited accounts of the state government, describing the governor as a prudent leader who […]

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Osun ranked best in South-West, 6th nationally as civil society-friendly environment

By John Dike, Osogbo In a landmark achievement, Osun State has emerged as the best-performing state in the South-West and 6th nationwide in creating an enabling operational environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This recognition was announced during the 2025 South-West Conference for Civil Society Stakeholders, held on Thursday, at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. The event […]

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Osun College of Health Technology holds leadership, innovation retreat

By John Dike, Osogbo The Governing Council of the Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCOHEALTH), Ilesa, has held a three-day leadership retreat aimed at strengthening governance, promoting innovation, and advancing institutional excellence. The retreat, themed “Leadership, Innovation and Excellence: Building the Future of Our Institution,” took place in Ede, Osun State, from Tuesday, August […]

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VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub graduates first set with outstanding WASSCE results, digital skills

By John Dike, Osogbo A non-governmental organisation in Osun State, Value Re-Orientation for Community Enhancement, Osogbo, has announced the graduation of the first set of students from the VARCE Girls’ Learning Hub, marking a historic milestone in education and empowerment for out-of-school girls in Osun State. This was made known by the Executive Director of […]

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Seized Osun LG funds: NBA’s panel report vindicates us – Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that the report of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on the crisis leading to seizure of local government council funds in the state has vindicated his administration of any wrongdoing. He also commended the Council of Obas in the state under the leadership of the Ooni of Ife, […]

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