May 2026
Accord Condemns Iwo Violence, Mourns the Deceased
Accord Condemns Iwo Violence, Mourns the Deceased By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has condemned the political violence that recently occurred in Iwo, describing the incident as unfortunate and inconsistent with the party’s commitment to peaceful democratic engagement. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Osun State Chairman of […]
Governor Adeleke Approves Implementation of Reviewed Renumeration Package for UNILESA Academic Staff
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the immediate implementation of the reviewed remuneration package for the academic staff of the University of Ilesa. The approval, which aligns with the remuneration package earlier approved for Osun State University, Osogbo, was conveyed to the UNILESA Vice-Chancellor in a letter with reference number NEBS/UNILESA/VOL2/033, […]
OPINION: Used, Sidelined, Discarded: The Political Ordeal of Senator Iyiola Omisore
Used, Sidelined, Discarded: The Political Ordeal of Senator Iyiola Omisore By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Senator Iyiola Omisore remains one of the most experienced politicians to emerge from Osun State since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999. Having served in both the executive and legislative arms of government, his political journey reflects years of loyalty, […]
Islamic Clerics Demand Release of Withheld Osun LG Funds
Islamic Clerics Demand Release of Withheld Osun LG Funds •Endorses Governor Adeleke for Second Term By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Islamic clerics under the aegis of Ta’awun Islamic Foundation have called on the Federal Government to release the withheld local government allocations belonging to Osun State, saying the funds are needed to sustain developmental projects and […]
Adeleke Urges Muslims to Reflect on Sacrifice, Obedience, Love During Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
Adeleke Urges Muslims to Reflect on Sacrifice, Obedience, Love During Eid-el-Kabir Celebration By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has felicitated with Muslims in Osun State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging citizens to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, love, and compassion […]
Osun Govt Alerts Residents Over Imminent Flooding, Extreme Weather
Osun Govt Alerts Residents Over Imminent Flooding, Extreme Weather By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Government has alerted residents to the possibility of heavy rainfall, flooding, windstorms and other extreme weather conditions as the rainy season intensifies across the state. In a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo, signed by Professor Chinwe Obuaku, the […]
Osun Government Opens Okefia, Lameco Flyover
Osun State Government has announced the opening of Okefia and Lameco Flyover, in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital ahead of the Ileya Festivity period. The statement was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr Bashir Bello. The statement reads, “This is to notify the general public […]
Why We Endorse President Tinubu for Second Term – Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has shed more light on the decision of his government and political group to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027, calling it “a moral and development driven action in the best interest of Osun and Yoruba people at large”. Speaking after a brief check […]
Drone Scandal: Imole Campaign Council Demands Answers From Omowaiye Over Alleged N120m Deal
Drone Scandal: Imole Campaign Council Demands Answers From Omowaiye Over Alleged N120m Deal By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council has asked the spokesperson of the AMBO Campaign Organisation, Remi Omowaiye, to respond to allegations surrounding the procurement of 20 drones during his tenure as commissioner under the administrations of former governors Rauf Aregbesola […]
Imole Campaign Council Raises Alarm Over Alleged Deployment of Fake DSS in Osun
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council has alleged a plot involving fake operatives of the Department of State Services to target 25 government and Accord officials ahead of the August 15 polls in Osun State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Osogbo, the spokesperson for the council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, alleged that individuals […]
