Stolen PVCs Useless without biometric verification, Amupitan assures Osun voters

2.33m voters, 3,763 polling units, 332 wards covered by machines for August 15 poll By John Dike, Osogbo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured voters in Osun State that stolen Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) cannot be used to cast ballots without successful biometric verification on the […]

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Ensure hitch-free Osun election, National Peace Committee charges INEC, security agencies, parties

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Peace Committee has urged political parties and their candidates participating in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State to conduct their campaigns peacefully and respect the spirit and letter of the peace accord signed ahead of the poll. The Committee also charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

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Osun speaker petitions IGP, decries SSG arrest as power abuse by police

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu over the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, which he decried as power abuse. He said, “I, therefore, make a sincere appeal to the Inspector General of Police […]

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Osun Amotekun commander Omoyele raises alarm over plot to plant ammunition at his residence

— Warns Plotters: Your Plan Will Fail By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Dr Adekunle Omoyele, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to plant ammunition at his residence in a bid to implicate him and damage the reputation of the security agency. He warned those allegedly behind the plan to abandon […]

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APC Project 774 Empowers Ondo Women, Lauds Aiyedatiwa’s Commitment to Inclusive Governance

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Idele, has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for prioritising the welfare of women, youths and vulnerable groups through his inclusive approach to governance in Ondo state. Dr. Idele gave the commendation on Wednesday during the Sensitization and Empowerment of Women on Gender Equality and […]

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Aiyedatiwa approves N1.1b to offset AAUA salary arrears

In furtherance of his administration’s commitment to education and workers’ welfare, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the release of N1.1 billion as a Special Intervention Fund to the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The intervention is specifically to offset outstanding salary arrears owed to staff of the institution and to bring an end […]

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Osun governorship election: Police CP assures residents of neutrality, tight security

Warns against Violence, say vote buyers, others will face the law By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, has assured residents that the Nigeria Police Force will remain neutral, professional and committed to safeguarding lives, property and the integrity of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He also warned politicians […]

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Osun trains health personnel to enhance primary healthcare service delivery

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots with the commencement of a one-day orientation workshop for Health Technicians, Health Assistants, Dental Health Technicians and Technologists working in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. The training, organised by the Osun State Primary Healthcare Development Board […]

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Osun governorship election: INEC deploys 4,427 BVAS, unveils security measures

Warns Against Vote-Buying as APC, Accord Supporters nearly disrupt Stakeholders’ Forum By John Dike, Osogbo Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party on Wednesday disrupted the Osun State Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, creating a tense atmosphere that nearly stalled proceedings and […]

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