August 2025
Osun Clerics Back Adeleke, Urge Tinubu to Free LG Funds
The Osun State chapter of the League of Imams and Alfas has thrown its weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke, as it urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the immediate release of withheld local government allocations to the state. At a well-attended meeting held in Osogbo on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the religious body reviewed […]
Osun NULGE Replies Omisore, Blames APC for LG Crisis
The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has dismissed allegations by Senator Iyiola Omisore and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that its industrial action was responsible for the non-release of local government allocations in the state. Instead, the union said its decision to stay off duty was aimed at […]
Osun Gov’t Drags FG to Supreme Court Over Withheld Allocations
The Osun State Government has taken a bold step in defense of grassroots governance, filing a fresh suit at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over the alleged unlawful seizure of statutory allocations due to its 30 local government councils since March 2025. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who […]
Uniosun ASUU berates FG over diversion of over N10bn allowance
By Omolola Okanlawon, Osogbo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Osun State University (UNIOSUN) branch, has accused the Federal Government of diverting 10bn from the staff allowance to Non-academic staff. Speaking with the newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday at the UNIOSUN Faculty of Science MLT, the branch chairperson Olaosebikan Wende accused the FG of […]
Osun at 34: Full Text of Governor Adeleke’s Speech
STATE BROADCAST ON THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF OSUN STATE BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ASIWAJU, SENATOR (DR.) ADEMOLA JACKSON NURUDEEN ADELEKE ON 27TH AUGUST, 2025. My Dear Good People of Osun State, It is with immense joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you today to commemorate the 34th Anniversary […]
(Photos) Governor Adeleke Inspects Ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the […]
(Photos) Governor Adeleke Inspects Ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the […]
Makinde Proceeds on One-Month Leave
The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally acknowledged a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde notifying lawmakers of his plan to embark on a one-month vacation. The letter, read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, stated that the governor’s leave will run from Friday, August 29, to Monday, September 29, 2025, […]
Police Arrest Woman for Brutal Abuse of Five-Year-Old in Osun
The Zone XI Police Command in Osogbo has arrested one Mrs. Gbemisola Oladepo for allegedly subjecting her five-year-old niece to severe physical abuse. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ade Ogunyemi, confirmed the arrest yesterday, Monday, August 25, disclosing that the suspect was detained after she was invited for questioning over the disturbing case. “Yes, a […]
“360,000 PVCs Yet to Be Collected In Osun” – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concern over the large number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State. The Commission disclosed that no fewer than 360,794 PVCs are still in its custody. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made this known through the Commission’s Public Relations […]
