NBA should stop meddling in Osun LGs allocations crisis – APC

slams legal body for allegedly overstepping its boundaries By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has slammed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what it described as undue interference in the issue surrounding the seized federal allocations to local government councils in the state. In a statement signed by its […]

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How OSSIEC foiled alleged plot to halt Osun LG polls – Abioye

By John Dike, Osogbo  Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has disclosed how the commission outmaneuvered alleged attempts by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to stop the February 22, 2025 local government elections in the state. He […]

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NBA faults FG for withholding Osun LGs allocations

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has criticised the Federal Government for withholding the statutory allocations to the Local Governments in Osun State. Declaring that the Federal Government lacked such power, it asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the release of the seized allocations of six months running. NBA, in a letter dated August 19, 2025, […]

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PDP loses members to ADC in Osun, disowns defectors

The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has lost some members to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The defecting former PDP members in Ayedire Local Government Area of the state announced their movement to their new party on Tuesday. ADC is a coalition of prominent politicians including ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar; the 2023 Labour Party’s […]

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Osun LG fund crisis: Adeleke commends NBA, Council of Obas, stakeholders

reaffirms commitment to rule of law By John Dike,Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep appreciation to the the State Council of Obas, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), other concerned groups and individuals for their efforts in seeking the release of the state’s withheld local government allocations. While reacting to recent appeals made […]

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Osun Council of Obas appeals to Tinubu over withheld LG funds

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Council of Obas, led by the Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing impasse surrounding the withholding of Local Government allocations in Osun State. In a statement issued on behalf of […]

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Osun LG funds: NULGE raises alarm, accuses FG of plot to subvert justice

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, has raised concerns over the continued withholding of local government allocations in the state since February 2025. It warned against what it described as a dangerous attempt to subvert the will of the people and undermine judicial processes. At a […]

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Tinubu revived Ila College of Education, not Adeleke

APC corrects College Board, Management’s alleged false claims By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the Governing Council and management of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, of taking undue credit for the recent developments at the institution. This follows recent remarks by the Chairman of the College’s […]

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Lion Club gives free eye care to 500 in Osun

John Dike, Osogbo Over 500 residents of Osun State on Friday benefited from free eye care services courtesy of Lions Club International in partnership with the state government. The free eye screening and treatment took place at the Abere Community town hall. Speaking during the outreach, the head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Lions Eye […]

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Osun recommits to transparency in public finance, security spending

By John Dike, Osogbo Spokesperson to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has reaffirmed the administration’s firm dedication to transparency and accountability in managing public funds. He highlighted the state government’s ongoing practice of publicly sharing detailed budgetary performance reports as proof that the administration has nothing to conceal regarding its financial activities. […]

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