Adeleke declares open South-West DSS conference, debunks rumours

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday declared open the South-West Zonal Conference of State Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Osogbo, effectively dismissing widespread speculation that his visit to the agency’s headquarters was connected to recent political violence in the state. His presence at the DSS headquarters […]

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Horror of abduction in a thick forest

By Abdu Rafiu It was so elating, so touching seeing and listening to Major-General Chinedu Nnebeife hand over the freed Oriire school children and their teachers, victims of kidnapping, to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. It was at a gathering comprising some senior officers from different arms of our security forces and senior state […]

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Osun Amotekun deploys operatives to restore peace after cult attacks in Osogbo

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has deployed operatives to parts of Osogbo, the state capital, following recent cult-related attacks, assuring residents of adequate security and intensified surveillance across the state. The Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, describing the attacks in the […]

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Osun 2026: Oduoye Canvasses Visionary Leadership, Backs Oyebamiji’s Development Agenda

By John Dike, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Kayode Oduoye, has said the state needs competent, visionary and people-oriented leadership to unlock its development potential and drive sustainable socioeconomic growth. He made the remarks while appearing on Issues That Matter, a current affairs programme on City Mirror […]

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Osun 2026: Two APC members killed, six injured in Osogbo attack

Police arrest two suspects, recover ammunition Adeleke dismisses allegations against govt By John Dike, Osogbo Two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were killed and six others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries after suspected gunmen attacked a political mobilisation meeting held for the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), in Osogbo […]

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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji promises even development, road projects, better healthcare, power supply

By John Dike, Osogbo The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has unveiled an ambitious development agenda centred on equitable distribution of resources. He said massive infrastructure renewal, improved healthcare delivery, quality education, agricultural transformation and enhanced electricity supply will top […]

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