Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has cautioned corps members against involvement in electoral malpractice during the 2026 governorship election, warning that offenders will face imprisonment. He gave the warning on Tuesday during a visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede. He explained that INEC has […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dotun Babayemi, says the ruling party is poised to benefit politically from the ongoing crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State. Babayemi, who spoke shortly after submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has applauded the elevation of Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, an indigene of Ile-Ife, to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Nigerian Navy, describing the feat as a testament to excellence, dedication, and discipline. In a congratulatory statement issued on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke praised Rear Admiral Adewoyin’s […]

To announce new party today By John Dike, Osogbo At last, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  the platform on which he was elected in 2022. Before then, he had been elected a senator also under the PDP banner. This latest development brings to an end months of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has postponed its governorship primaries earlier scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, citing an escalating leadership crisis at the national level that has disrupted key pre-primary processes. State Chairman of the party, Hon. Sunday Bisi, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists, party […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with the board, management and staff of the Nigerian NewsDirect on its 15th years anniversary, hailing the organisation’s pronounced contributions to media evolution and driving excellence. He commended the vision of the departed founder, Prince Dr. Samuel Folorunsho Ibiyemi, noting that the medium has […]

Asks Adeleke to lift curfew on Igbajo By John Dike,Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the state government of taking actions capable of triggering unrest in Igbajo following the passage of the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Philip Adegboyega Famodun III, who joined his ancwstors four days ago. A statement issued […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to effective security partnership aimed at strengthening community policing and improving rapid response to security challenges across the state. The Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, gave the assurance in his New Month of December Message, marking the final month of the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Barely 24 hours after the announcement of the demise of the traditional ruler of Igbajo and former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the community. Reports indicated that the government’s decision followed credible intelligence from […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the positive impact of his administration across various sectors, insisting that residents of the state have been enjoying significant improvement in governance over the last three years. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor said his leadership […]