Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State National Assembly Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked the reported dissolution of the party’s state Executive Committee, describing the claim as illegal, unconstitutional, and of no effect. In a statement on Friday, the caucus declared that the Osun State PDP Executive Committee remains valid, subsisting, and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Chief of Staff to Osun State Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, has paid a glowing tribute to the departed first Governor of the state, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (SERUBAWON), describing him as an iconic statesman whose legacy of compassion, humility, and people-centred leadership continues to inspire generations. In a statement on Thursday […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Commissioner for Education to immediately issue letters of appointment to the first batch of newly recruited teachers in the state. The directive, according to the governor, gives effect to the decision of the State Executive Council meeting held in December last year and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated renowned jurist, Hon. Justice Kayode Oyewole, on his recommendation for appointment to the Supreme Court of Nigeria by the National Judicial Council (NJC). He described the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of excellence, integrity, and judicial competence. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Blue Movement has reaffirmed its unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the group never left the party but has remained active within its internal structures over the years. Speaking at an event marking the formal celebration and reactivation of the Blue Movement, the Convener, Mr. Wale […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State public servants declared as ghost workers by Sally Tibbot Limited have resolved to drag the consulting firm and its lead consultant to court over what they described as defamation and career-damaging allegations spanning decades of public service. The affected workers, drawn from multiple ministries, departments, agencies, and tertiary institutions, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clinched the BusinessDay Award 2026 following the state’s emergence as one of Nigeria’s top-ranking states in Education and Human Capital Competitiveness. The prestigious recognition, according to the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, will be formally presented at the 2026 States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner of the Network of Civil Society Groups, Osun State, has raised alarm over alleged illegal and unconstitutional occupation of local government secretariats across the state by court-sacked and tenure-expired APC chairmen and councillors. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday, the group led […]

Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to caution the state police boss, CP Ibrahim Gotan, over alleged unlawful arrests and prolonged detention of individuals in the state. He also demanded the immediate and unconditional release […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapters of the Accord Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have engaged in a heated exchange over responsibility for the controversial half-salary regime and alleged payroll fraud in the state public service. The dispute followed accusations by the PDP and Accord Party linking […]