Payroll, Power, and Public Trust: Inside the Controversy Shaping Osun’s Political Conversation

By John Dike, Osogbo In Osun State, governance is rarely an abstract concept. It is measured in payslips, in the rhythm of monthly salaries, and in the quiet assurance that a worker’s effort will be rewarded with fairness. That is why the latest controversy over alleged payroll irregularities has struck a deep chord across the […]

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Adeleke Expands Security Financing, Brainstorms with Security Trust Fund

By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has unveiled an expanded vision for comprehensive financing of security infrastructure in Osun State, aimed at strengthening both formal and informal security networks in the state This he saud will help to improving the welfare of security personnel across the state. Speaking at the weekend while receiving members […]

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Ondo Police arrest 13 over Idanre violent attack

CP orders manhunt for other culprits, as suspects make useful confessions Aiyedatiwa condemns lawlessness, seeks justice The Police have arrested 13 suspects linked to the violent attack  that rocked Idanre, in Idanre Local Government, on February 18. This major breakthrough followed an operation ordered by the state police boss, Adebowale Lawal, as part of efforts […]

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Adeleke Invites ICPC to Probe Alleged Payroll Padding, Ghost Workers in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola has formally invited the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate and authenticate allegations of a padded payroll and the existence of ghost workers in the state’s public service. In addressed to the ICPC Chairman through the commission’s state office in Osogbo, Adeleke […]

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Tinubu’s Bold Move: Ending NNPC’s 30% Cut to Boost States’ Revenue and Drive Real Progress

By; Steve Otaloro In a bold and consequential policy shift, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the cessation of the 30% management fee deduction previously retained by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on oil revenues. Henceforth, all oil revenues- net of statutory deductions- will be remitted directly into the Federation Account. This policy […]

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“I Am Not A Ghost Worker” — UNIOSUN VC Adebooye

Osun State University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye addressing a press conference in Osogbo on Saturday Says 250 Staff Are Legitimate, Threatens Legal Action Against Sally Tibbot Consulting By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye, have rejected claims by Sally Tibbot Consulting that 250 of the University’s […]

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