Osun Spring

Police Warn Political Thugs Over Billboard Vandalisation in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has condemned the recent vandalisation and destruction of billboards and other government symbols across the state, describing the acts as criminal and a threat to public peace. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public […]

Adeleke Orders Arrest of Suspected APC Thugs Over Fresh Attacks in Osogbo By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Osun State Police Command to arrest suspected political thugs allegedly responsible for recent attacks on Accord Party billboards and public properties across Osogbo. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday […]

CSOs Threaten International Sanctions Over Alleged Political Violence in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo A coalition of civil society organisations in Osun State has accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly encouraging political violence and intimidation ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The accusation was contained in a […]

Governor Adeleke Appoints BOVAS Founder as UNIOSUN Chancellor By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola Samson, popularly known as BOVAS, as the new Chancellor of Osun State University. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson to the Osun State Government, Mallam […]

“Account for Your 2018 Promises Before Seeking fresh support — Imole Movement to APC By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Grassroots Movement has urged the All Progressives Congress in Osun State to give a detailed account of its 2018 campaign promises and performance in office before seeking fresh support from the electorate ahead of another […]

TICC Demands Thorough Investigation Into Killing of ACCORD Leader’s Son in Ikire By Waliu Adetokun, and Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council has called on security agencies to immediately investigate the killing of Eluyera Kolade, son of the women leader of the ACCORD Party in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. The demand was contained […]

UNIOSUN Records Four First-Class in Bar Exams, Adeleke Expresses Delight By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Osun State University over the impressive performance of its law graduates at the just-concluded Final Bar Examinations of the Nigeria Law School, where four of its students graduated with First Class honours. The […]

Osun APC Faces Growing Rejection Despite Campaign Push By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State is facing increasing rejection from residents despite its ongoing efforts to woo voters across the state, according to reports from recent surveys. Findings from an internally commissioned poll reportedly showed that the popularity rating […]

Osun APC Suffers Another Set Back as Leaders Defects to Accord During IMOLE Solidarity Walk By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The political atmosphere in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, witnessed a major development on Thursday as several prominent leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the ACCORD Party during the “Walk for […]

Uphold Integrity, Fairness in Office, Adeleke Tells New JPs By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has charged newly inaugurated Justices of Peace (JPs) in the state to uphold integrity, fairness and honesty in the discharge of their duties, warning them against partisanship, corruption and abuse of office. Adeleke gave the charge […]