Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo A Federal High Court in Osogbo on Monday awarded N100 million damages against the Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Police Service Commission (PSC) for unlawful actions aimed at obstructing the February 22, 2025 local government elections in Osun State. Delivering judgment in Suit FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, Hon Justice A.A. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The road to the 2025 Adire Osun Festival gained renewed momentum on Monday as the Chairman of the Osun State Council for Arts and Culture, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji, unveiled a bold vision centered on youth empowerment and cultural-driven economic growth during the World Media Conference in Osogbo. Addressing journalists, cultural stakeholders […]

aporogises to governor over Ogundokun’s remark By John Dike, Osogbo A socio-political group, Iwo Development Alliance (IDA) has lambasted Chief Abiola Ogundokun over his attacks on Governor Ademola Adeleke, affirming that Iwo and Osun people will re-elect the governor with massive votes. President of the group, Adewale Ogunsola in a statement today at Iwo condemned […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has flaunted Osun business opportunities and high scores on the ease of doing business rating, calling on genuine investors to establish business at the Osun Free Trade zone. He made the appeal while hosting a delegation of multi-sectoral investors from China who paid him a courtesy […]

says safety key to progress By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday inaugurated the Osun State Security Trust Fund, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to making the state safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House Banquet Hall, Osogbo, He described the initiative as […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday presented a ₦705.79 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Economic Transformation,” to the State House of Assembly. He described the budget as a “visionary roadmap for sustainable growth” aimed at consolidating ongoing infrastructural and human capital development across the state. Also, he noted […]

Say he descends from Oduduwa’s paternal line, Oluwo of Iwo from maternal line By John Dike, Osogbo Osogbo royal families have asked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently restore the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, to his rightful fourth position in the hierarchy of traditional rulers in the state. At a press conference […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating drug abuse among youths, promising sustained government support for the state’s flagship Imole War Against Drug Abuse (IWADA) initiative. He made the pledge during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Federal […]

Osun State Government has debunkwd the claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke has collected and squandered one trillion naira in state allocations from 2022 to date. A statement in Osogbo by his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the opposition’s allegation was a “devilish fabrication, mischievous propaganda, and a failed attempt […]