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Adeleke Sympathises with Osogbo Rainstorm Victims, Promises Compensation
Adeleke Sympathises with Osogbo Rainstorm Victims, Promises Compensation By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed sympathy with residents of Osogbo and neighbouring communities affected by a rainstorm that caused widespread damage on Saturday night. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the incident as […]
Governor Adeleke Presents Staff of Office to New Akire
Governor Adeleke Presents Staff of Office to New Akire By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday presented the staff of office to the new Akire of Ikireland, Oba Olanrewaju Tajudeen Akinola (Akintula I), saying his administration remains committed to upholding due process and sustaining peace in the town. The ceremony drew […]
Just In: Osun Gov’t Appoints New Akiire, 2 other monarchs
• Approves elevation of new Obas from Ile Ife, Osogbo and Ijesha traditional councils The Osun state government has approved the appointment of Prince Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new AkiIre of Ikire following the demise of Oba Olatunde Falabi, Lambeloye III on 27th February, 2026. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]
FACT-CHECK REBUTTAL: Setting the Record Straight on Oyebabiji’s Academic Claims
By Comr. Olatunji OLORUNFEMI The recent fact-check published by Ismail Omipidan on the academic qualifications of Bola Oyebamiji raises more questions than it answers. While it attempts to dismiss concerns surrounding his alleged PhD enrolment pathway, it unfortunately glosses over critical academic distinctions and regulatory realities within Nigeria’s higher education system. Let us put the […]
“PhD in view” is not a degree, Olajengbesi Shades Oyebamiji, Osun APC
Pelumi Olajengbesi, a Nigerian lawyer and columnist has advised the Osun All Progressives Candidate in 2026 Governorship Election, Bola Oyebamiji and his followers to promoting him as “PhD in view”. He added that the conversation of who becomes the Governor is about competence adding that Phd in view is not a qualification. Olajengbesi who is […]
Iwo Accord Leaders Dismiss Rabiu’s Defection, Describe Him as Liability
Iwo Accord Leaders Dismiss Rabiu’s Defection, Describe Him as Liability By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Leaders and elders of the Accord Party in Iwo Local Government Area have reacted to the defection of Hon. Adesina Rabiu to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his exit as a relief to the party. In a statement issued on […]
Osun Assembly Debunks Members Defection Rumour
The Osun State House of Assembly has dismissed as speculative and misleading a report alleging that no fewer than 18 lawmakers are set to defect from the Accord platform. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu, the Assembly described the publication as inaccurate and riddled with misinformation, insisting […]
Olori Ashley Visit to Osun-Osogbo Groove Without Palace Consent is Wrong, Ataoja Insists
The Palace of Ataoja of Osogbo has condemned Olori Ashley Afolasade Ojaja Ogunwusi and House of Oduduwa for visiting Osun-Osogbo Groove and engaging devotees without paying homage to the custodial authority, under the throne of Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II. The palace in a statement by Oyindamola Olukanni, Media Head, Our Heritage Branding & […]
Teacher’s Recruitment:Osun Gov’t Releases First Batch Supplementary List
Teacher’s Recruitment:Osun Gov’t Releases First Batch Supplementary List By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Government has approved a supplementary list to the first batch of its ongoing 2026 teachers’ recruitment exercise, bringing the total number of successful applicants to 1,241. This was disclosed in a press release issued on Sunday, by the Permanent Secretary, […]
Ramadan/Lent: Osun Lawmaker Distributes Food Items to Constituents
A member of the House of Representatives, Mudashiru Lukman, has distributed food items to thousands of households across his constituency in Osun State as part of efforts to support residents ahead of the fasting seasons of Ramadan and Lent. The lawmaker, who represents Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency, said the initiative was designed to cushion the effects […]
