Category: Osun State

Omisore, Oyetola Tension has flared up within the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State as the camps of the state’s immediate past governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, and a former deputy governor, Otunba Iyiola Omisore clash over who picks the party’s flag-bearer in the August 8, 2026 governorship election. It was learned that the political […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has debunked claims circulating in a viral video suggesting that bandits attacked travellers at Omi Funfun, Ora Igbomina, in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State. In a statement on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abiodun Ojelabi, clarified that the alleged incident did not occur […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 Osun State election, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, popularly known as K-RAD, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the state through integrated rural development and a thriving agricultural economy. He vowed that through agricultural development, the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 29, 2025, to hear a motion filed by Osun State Governmentt overnment challenging the court’s jurisdiction over a suit concerning the withheld Local Government funds. Osun insists that the case, which was initially before the Osogbo division of the court, should be […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Amid speculations of internal rift within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party chieftain Hon. Jamiu Olawumi has denied any friction between former Deputy Governor Senator Iyiola Omisore and Minister of State for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the implementation of the Professor Isaac Adewole […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of one Adebisi Moruf, whose lifeless body was discovered early Monday morning at the Church Area of Dada Estate, Osogbo. According to police reports, Moruf was allegedly attacked and killed by unknown assailants while returning from the mosque around 6:30 […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Six suspected criminals alleged to have been involved in various offences ranging from burglary, theft, and fraud to illegal possession of firearms have been apprehended by operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps. The arrests, our correspondent learnt followed multiple distress calls from concerned residents, highlight the Corps’ unwavering commitment to community-based security […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN), Ile-Ife branch, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments, the Nigeria Police Force, and key stakeholders to intervene in the ongoing harassment and extortion of its members by some individuals allegedly acting on behalf of the traditional institution. In a statement […]

commends party’s restructuring, expansion By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP leadership on the peaceful and orderly conduct of its ward congresses. He also praised the party’s state chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the Stakeholders’ Forum, and his Chief of Staff for their tireless efforts in […]