2024
Exploiting Tragedy for Politics: Adedeji’s Distasteful Spin on Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s Burial
By James Bamgbose It is disturbing to see the All Progressives Congress (APC) continue to reduce the significant loss that the unfortunate passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja represents for Osun state and Nigeria in general due to its sickening politics. As much as one can understand the hopelessness of the APC in the […]
COP29: Osun State’s Onibueja Restoration Project – A Bold Step Towards a Sustainable Future
By Prof Chinwe Obuaku As the world gathers at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Osun State, Nigeria, brings forward an inspiring story of transformation, resilience, and hope through its Onibueja Restoration Project. From a neglected dumpsite to a vision of environmental renewal, […]
Just In: Governor Adeleke Announces Changes In Its Climate Change Team
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved changes in the leadership of the state’s climate change team with a view to ramp up the push against the negative effect of climate change in the state. The Governor subsequently directed the abolition of the office of Senior Special Assistant on Climate Change and the redeployment […]
Osun 2025 Budget: Knowing the reasons behind the numbers
By Sarafa Ibrahim On Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke presented the 2025 budget estimates to the Osun State House of Assembly. The fiscal bill themed ‘Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation’ is totalled N390 billion, out of which N245 billion is earmarked for recurrent expenditure while N144 billion will service capital expenditure. Of the N245 billion […]
Lagbaja: Governor Adeleke Visits Family, Pledges State Support (Photos)
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state on Friday visited the family of late Chief of Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja on a condolence visit. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Federal Affairs; Hon Nike Adeleke, the Governor was received by the widow of the late General,Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and top army officers. The State Governor signed […]
Why We Are Quitting APC IN Thousands – Leaders of Osun APC Decampees
Leaders of former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have explained why they defected to the APC, declaring that more decampees are on the way. In a statement signed by 40 leaders among those who decamped from all the 30 local governments and Area office, […]
Olufon Of Ifon-osun Mourns With Irepodun/orolu Traditional Council, Nigeria Over COAS Lagbaja’s Demise
The Olufon of Ifon-Osun, President, Irepodun/Orolu Traditional Council, Oba Peter Oluwole Akinyooye III has expressed sadness over the demise of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja. The Monarch in a statement made available to newsmen described the deceased as a guardian, strategist and a true patriot adding that his dedication was unmistakable, courage […]
We Are Not Overwhelmed by Influx of APC Decampees- Hon Sunday Bisi
• Says Ruling Party is Ready to Welcome More Members The ruling party in Osun State, the People’s Democratic Party has acknowledged the survey report of the Obafemi Awolowo University affiliated polling agency, the Democracy Polling Agency that says “PDP membership has increased more than 50 percent in 2024” but disputed the claim of a […]
Minimum Wage: Osun Negotiation Committee Rounding up – Information Commissioner
The state Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee set up by Governor Ademola Adeleke will soon complete its assignment for necessary approval by the State Governor, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has disclosed. Responding to recent news reports on the nationwide implementation of the new minimum wage, the Commissioner stated that the […]
Governor Adeleke Mourns Exit of Chief Ajadi Badmus, Says We Lost a Pillar of Community Development
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has lamented the transition to eternal glory of the Asiwaju of Osogboland, Chief Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus, describing the exit as “a very sad development at a time Osogbo is witnessing rapid development in line with the dream of the deceased”. In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Governor Adeleke […]
