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Osun Govt Declares Akinrun Stool Vacant, Issues Fresh Warning
Osun Govt Declares Akinrun Stool Vacant, Issues Fresh Warning By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Government has clarified that the Akinrun chieftaincy stool in Ikirun remains vacant, warning individuals against parading themselves as the Akinrun pending the final determination of the matter before the Court of Appeal. In a statement issued on Wednesday in […]
The Osun LG Tenure Elongation Case: What to Expect from the FHC Osogbo Judgment on 21 May 2026
The Osun LG Tenure Elongation Case: What to Expect from the FHC Osogbo Judgment on 21 May 2026 Note: This is my personal legal analysis. I’m not a judge in this case, and I can’t say what Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi will decide. What follows is a breakdown of the issues, arguments, and likely direction based […]
Beyond The Figures: Why Adeleke’s Economic Reality Is Different From Oyetola’s Era
By Gbenga Akanfe For the past months, the Osun APC has been pushing a narrative that the government of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has received so much allocations from the FG to complete all projects in the state compared to Oyetola’s administration, so much that there shouldn’t be any work to do for whoever […]
UNIOSUN Celebrates 100% Success in Latest NUC Accreditation
Osun State University has recorded another major academic milestone as the National Universities Commission (NUC) granted full accreditation status to all the 29 academic programmes presented by the institution during the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise. In a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the development was described as a further affirmation […]
Kwara 2027 Battle Takes Shape As AbdulRazaq Endorses Yahaya Seriki
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has endorsed Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday in a statement personally signed by the governor after what he described as […]
UNIOSUN Hails New Chancellor, Describes Her As Round Peg In Round Hole
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, has described the acceptance message of the institution’s newly appointed Chancellor, Victoria Adunola Samson, as a demonstration of visionary leadership, commitment and genuine passion for educational advancement. Professor Adebooye stated that the university community was delighted by the Chancellor’s response to the congratulatory message earlier […]
Accord, Osun Govt Raises Alarm Over Alleged Police Plot Ahead of Governorship Election
Accord, Osun Govt Raises Alarm Over Alleged Police Plot Ahead of Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Government and the leadership of the Accord Party have raised alarm over an alleged plot to target leaders of the party and top government officials ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. […]
Adeleke Mobilises Security Agencies to Prevent School Kidnappings in Osun
Adeleke Mobilises Security Agencies to Prevent School Kidnappings in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative in Osun State following recent school kidnapping incidents in neighbouring Oyo State. The directive, issued on Saturday, is aimed at preventing any possible spillover of insecurity into Osun […]
Adeleke Celebrates Dele Momodu at 66, Calls for End to Xenophobia
Adeleke Celebrates Dele Momodu at 66, Calls for End to Xenophobia By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has celebrated the 66th birthday of veteran journalist and publisher Dele Momodu, describing him as his “twin brother” during a colourful event attended by dignitaries, family members, and associates. The event, organised by the […]
“Political Realities Compel Return Tickets for Osun Lawmakers — Sehinde”
“Political Realities Compel Return Tickets for Osun Lawmakers — Sehinde ” By Waliu Adetokun Osogbo Political strategist Abbas Sehinde has urged the leadership of the Osun Accord to consider granting automatic second-term tickets to serving lawmakers, saying their loyalty and sacrifices during difficult political moments in the state should not be overlooked. In an article […]
