Osun 2026: K-RAD Joins APC Governorship Race
The contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Osun State ahead of the 2026 elections has gained fresh momentum with the formal entry of foremost lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Hon. Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (K-RAD), into the race. Adegoke, who hails from Osogbo in Osun-Central Senatorial District, made his intention known […]
Osun State College of Health Technology Ilesa Holds First Entrance Examination
Provost of the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Dr Lateef Olarewaju Raheem, has stated that the institution is commitment to a merit-driven admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. Speaking shortly after the conclusion of the first batch of the College’s entrance examination held at the Adeleke University CBT Centre, yesterday, Dr Raheem […]
Osun Runs Security Budget with Transparency, No Slush Fund – Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to maintain transparency and accountability in the funding of security services. He added that the state does not operate a “security vote” in the way many Nigerians understand it. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor stressed […]
Why Medical Student Commits Suicide — OAU
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has confirmed the tragic death of a Part Two medical student, Ajibola Ibitayo, who reportedly took his own life after failing his examinations. In a statement issued yesterday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, the 200-level student of the Faculty of Dentistry […]
“Anti-Allah, Anti-people, Un-Islamic” – Muslim Group Slams Oyetola, Fagbemi Over Withheld Osun LG Funds
An Islamic pressure group, Concerned Muslim Brothers (CMB), has condemned the continued withholding of Osun State’s local government allocations. They describe the action as “anti-Allah, anti-people, and un-Islamic.” In a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Ustaz Jamiu Akorede Ajenisua, the group accused Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and […]
Olojudo Applauds Adeleke’s Road Project, Commiserates with Affected Residents
The Olojudo of Ido-Osun, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ishola Olayinka Oyetunde Jokotola II, has lauded the ongoing dualisation of the Ede–Oke Gada–Ido-Osun–Ofatedo Road. He described it as a hallmark of Governor Ademola Adeleke administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal and economic growth in Osun State. In a message shared on his official Facebook page yesterday, the […]
Governor Adeleke Felicitates Osun NLC Chairman On His Birthday
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Chairman of the National Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, Comrade Christopher Abimbola Arapasopo on the occasion of his birthday, acknowledging his principled stance on issues that affect the welfare of workers. Governor Adeleke in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed […]
Experts hail Adeleke as mining sector reform yields results
By Sola Isola The efforts of the Ademola Adeleke administration in reforming the mining sector of Osun have attracted commendation and accolades, as experts revealed that the reformation is beginning to yield quality results. The Osun State Government had on the 30th of September, 2024 sealed up the business premises of Segilola Resources Operating Limited, […]
INEC Flags Off 2026 Governorship Election Process, Voter Registration Starts August 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has officially kick-started preparations for the 2026 governorship election, with the posting of the official Notice of Election across its 30 local government offices and the Modakeke Area Office. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, announced this today in Osogbo at an expanded stakeholders’ engagement, […]
Osun Youths Endorse Adeleke for Second Term at 2025 International Youth Day
The 2025 International Youth Day celebration in Osun State turned into a resounding show of support for Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke as youths, under the banner of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), endorsed him for a second term in office. The colourful event, held at Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Osogbo, on Monday, […]
