Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on August 24, 2026. The panel, headed by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, will investigate […]
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flays post-election killings asks APC members to start mobilising for 2027 By John Dike, Osogbo At last, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as survivor fingers Police as alleged source of fatal shots By John Dike, Osogbo Families of the four persons killed during the violence at Naira and Kobo Garage in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, have rejected the account given by the police on the incident, accusing the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Primary Health Centre (PHC), Oke Gada, Ede, Osun State, has recorded a major milestone with the successful performance of its first emergency Caesarean Section (CS), resulting in the safe delivery of a 3.5-kilogramme baby boy. The emergency surgical procedure, performed on Friday, August 28, 2026, became necessary after complications arose […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has debunked reports of a protest by its personnel over alleged non-payment of allowances for duties performed during the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. It said that contrary to reports, its personnel did not embark on any […]
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Oyewumi urges unity for development By John Dike, Osogbo The people of Ikire in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State have held a thanksgiving celebration to appreciate God for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the victory recorded at the polls. The celebration brought together political leaders, community stakeholders, youths, women, party supporters […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspected political thugs in connection with the attack on police officers and civilians in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state, during which a police AK-47 rifle was snatched and used to shoot five people. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Umar Zungura, […]
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as APC reviews governorship election By John Dike, Osogbo All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has felicitated with the people of the state on the 35th anniversary of its creation. He said there is every reason for the people of Osun to celebrate the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has congratulated the government and people of the state on the 35th anniversary of its creation, urging all stakeholders to use the milestone to renew their commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi […]
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pledges never to disappoint his people By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised to commence a political healing process in the state, pledging to unite residents across political divides and govern with equity, fairness and inclusiveness. He also announced the setting up of a Commission of Inquiry into the violence that […]
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