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N11.9bn FG Refund: Oyebamiji and the question of accountability
By Sarafa Ibrahim Public accountability is a key ingredient for good governance in any society. It is like the oxygen that powers good governance as it stands as a safeguard against abuses of public resources by people entrusted with responsibilities. In fact, Sunday Adelaja, a Nigerian born Ukraine based clergyman warned that “Where there is […]
UNIOSUN Alumna Emerges Only Nigerian among 100 Scientists Honoured by UNESCO
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has recorded another landmark achievement in its quest to produce globally competitive graduates, following the international recognition of one of its alumni, Dr. Temitope Adeniyi, who recently emerged as the only Nigerian among 100 scientists honoured by UNESCO. Dr. Adeniyi’s achievement was highlighted in an interview published by The Punch newspaper […]
“Osun Assembly Will Not Attend to Frivolities” -Speaker’s Aide Fires Back at NANS Osun JJC
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu has said that the House, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun will not attend to frivolities at the expense of its constitutional legislative responsibilities. Tiamiyu made this known in a statement titled, “Osun State House of Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to […]
Osun PDP State Executive Committee Remains Intact, Undissolved – NASS Caucus
The National Assembly Caucus of Osun State elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked reports of the purported dissolution of the Osun State Executive Committee of the party, describing the announcement as illegal, unconstitutional, and of no effect. Reacting to the reported dissolution in a statement issued on Thursday and […]
Stay Professional in Dispensing Your Duties, Osun Govt Charges Police Command
The Osun State Government has urged the state Police Command to stay professional in the course of dispensing its duties with strict adherence to rule of law. The state government In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, accused the the Command of unprofessional conduct, and abuse of power […]
AFCON 2025: CAF names Ghanaian referee for Nigeria, Morocco semi-final clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials from Ghana and South Africa to oversee the AFCON 2025 semi-final clash between the Super Eagles and the host nation, Morocco. According to CAF, Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea will serve as the centre referee for the blockbuster encounter, which will determine one of […]
Olabisi Onabanjo’s wife dies at 100
Madam Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of the first elected governor of Ogun State, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away at the age of 100. The family announced her death in a statement issued on Tuesday by her daughter, Olubukunola Onabanjo, noting that the centenarian died peacefully on Monday. Describing her as the matriarch of the […]
Open Letter to IGP, Kayode Egbetokun
OPEN LETTER TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE ON OSUN STATE ELECTION, LAWLESS DETENTION AND COVER FOR ILLEGALITY By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. Mr. Inspector General of Police, Sir, for those of us who have watched public officials act reckless, destroy their names, and then erect a statue of disgrace in their honour after office, it […]
[Opinion] Pride Goes Before a Fall: Oyetola’s Lackey and His Empty Boasts on the Osun Election
By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. Oyetola’s lackey is of no consequence in the Osun election, yet he has been fed with the idea of power and has arrogated so much of it to himself. Oyebamiji constantly speaks in a tone that suggests the people are a crowd to be managed. In his imagination, he looks at […]
2026: Oyebamiji Lacks Real Political Experience – Osun Ex-Commissioner
By Sola Isola A former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Osun State, Lani Baderinwa has said that Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress Candidate in the 2026 gubernatorial election lacks real political experience. Stating this on his Facebook page on Monday, Baderinwa noted that aside been appointed, this is Oyebamiji’s first shot at elective […]
