Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities, declaring that members of the community will never be left behind in governance and government programmes. He made the pledge during a meeting with leaders of the disability community at the Government […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin, has declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Boluwaduro, Ifedayo and Ila Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. Oluwatosin, popularly known as AIO, said his ambition is driven by a desire to provide inclusive […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ndigbo community across the local government areas of Osun State has declared its support for the second-term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s developmental strides across the state. The endorsement was made during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Igbo community in […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adelwke has called for prayers and support from the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria as political campaigns commence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state. He made the appeal while hosting the leadership and members of the Islamic organisation at the Government House in […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has issued appointment letters to successful candidates recruited to teach in public secondary schools across the state. The recruitment exercise, conducted under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, drew qualified applicants from all the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The exercise is part […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has warned criminal elements planning to perpetrate crimes in the state to desist immediately or be ready to face the full weight of the law. Simultaneously, the command has commenced a statewide “Operation Show of Force” aimed at strengthening security and sustaining the relative peace being enjoyed […]

Egbedun praises Adeleke’s impact By John Dike, Osogbo Hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State have defected to the Accord Party in what observers described as a major political shift in the area. The defectors, led by Hon. Ifasanjo Soladoye, Director-General of the Eniade Campaign […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Fresh cracks have emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State as former National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore, has taken the party to court over issues believed to be connected to its governorship primary. Court records show that Omisore filed a suit against the APC at the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political campaigns for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State will officially begin on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Public Affairs Officer in the state, Musa Olurode, who explained that […]