By John Dike, Osogbo The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State are bickering over the personal dispute between the state’s assembly speaker, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun, and his home royal father, the Alasi of Asi, Oba Olasunkanmi Oyewale Isaac, in the Odo-Otin Local Government Council Area of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The continued seizure of Osun State local governments funds by the Federal Government is not just financial oppression, but a deliberate attack on the future of her children, and the state’s development, according to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Pointedly, the party accused the Federal Government of wickedly stalling critical development […]
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seeks more NYSC members By John Dike, Osogbo As an interim measure to address teachers’ shortage in Osun State, the state government has deployed 1,750 members of the Imole Youth Corps to public primary and secondary schools across the state. This comes as financial constraints continue to delay the state government’s plans for a large-scale […]
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Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke By John Dike, Osogbo Online Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in preparation for next year’s governorship election in Osun State, will begin on August 18. The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), announced this on Wednesday, in Osogbo, the state capital, through the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed allegation that the Marine and Blue Economy minister, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, planned to rig the state’s coming governorship election. In a statement by its state chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the party described the allegation as baseless, fabricated, and a desperate attempt […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, international and diplomatic communities over a declaration by Marine and Blue Economy minister, Gboyega Oyetola of an alleged plot to rig the state’s coming governorship election. It described the “brazen declaration” as an “intent to undermine democracy and […]
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By John Dike, jOsogbo Nurses under the banner of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have started a seven-day warning strike, beginning om Tuesday,July 29. This followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government, demanding urgent improvement in nurses’ welfare, fair allowances, and conducive working conditions across federal […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Some civil society organisations in Osun State have declared support for Senator Ajibola Basiru’s governorship ambition, urging the people of the state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rally behind his candidacy ahead of the 2026 election. The coalition, comprising the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), and WorkBond […]
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Maruf Adediran emerges new chair, promises inclusive, accountable leadership. . By John Dike, Osogbo The outgoing Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo Branch, Mr. Saheed Olayemi Abiona, has said that online voting will deepen democracy in Nigeria. He described the branch’s successful online election as a bold step toward the country’s’s democratic advancement. […]
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By John Dike | Osogbo The newly passed Osun Electricity Law is a game-changer that will significantly boost the state’s economy and attract private sector investments into the power sector. Governor Ademola Adeleke declared this while reacting l to the passage of the Executive Bill by the State House of Assembly He said the legislation […]
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