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Osun-Born Politician, Ayo Omidiran Becomes FCC Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former lawmaker Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Her appointment, announced on August 11, 2025, follows the abrupt reversal of Dr. Muheeba Dankaka’s reappointment, which was initially confirmed but swiftly rescinded by the President. Omidiran, an accomplished sports administrator and seasoned […]
Uncertainty Trails Osun PDP Senators, Reps After Defecting To APC
By Taofik Adekunle Jimoh (JAAT) Osun politics was jolted last week after two senators from the state — Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) — dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Hezekiah Bamiji, immediately dismissed the move as […]
Excellence in Action: UNILESA showcases TETFUND success
The representative of the South West on the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Hon. Sunday Adepoju has commended the Management of the University of Ilesa for adequately utilizing the fund allocated to the institution by TETFund. Hon. Sunday Adepoju expressed this commendation during a visit of his team to the University for […]
Fact Checking Omisore Interview On Channels TV
By Adeolu Adekunle Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore made some assertions on Channels TV. I attempt as a freelance journalist to fact check some his claims and below are my findings: Omisore- Governor Adeleke is begging to join APC Fact: A source in the Presidency familiar with issue that […]
Over 42,000 pupils, students receives free corrective glasses in Osun – Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has said no fewer than forty-two thousand (42,000) pupils and Students of both Public Primary and Secondary Schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of charge so as to aid them in achieving their goals and aspirations which could have been cut short due to eye problems of various degrees. […]
“Ajibola Bashiru Lied, I Played Mediatory Roles During LG Crisis” – Osun SSG
Secretary to the Osun State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye has denied fomenting trouble and crisis at the Osogbo local government as alleged by Senator Ajibola Bashiru, describing the allegation as “defamatory and attempted character assassination” In a statement issued on Tuesday at Osogbo, Hon Igbalaye said contrary to Bashiru’s allegation, “I played leadership and mediatory […]
“Engage in constructive dialogue rather than resorting to media theatrics”, Osun Assembly tells Aragbiji, Oba Olabomi
The Osun State House of Assembly, has issued a stern warning to Oba Rasheed Olabomi, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, following his recent comments during a press conference where he appeared to issue a warning to the state governor while subtly inciting discord among the populace. The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, in […]
Osun LG Polls will hold as scheduled, no restraining order- OSSIEC
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission has said that the local government elections in the state will hold as planned by the commission adding that there is no restraining order against neither the Chairman nor the Commission. A statement by OSSIEC Information Officer, Sadiat Isiaka stated that the statement becomes necessary to clarify some misinformation […]
Recap of Activities of the Office of Consultant to Osun State Government on Climate Change and Renewable Energy in 2024 and Projection for 2025
Below is a recap of Activities of the Office of Consultant to Osun State Government on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Office of the Governor, in 2024 and the Projection for 2025. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS • December 12: Received equipment (40-ton imported baling machine, a brand-new generator, and a tricycle) from the Food and Beverage Recycling […]
How Adeleke’s Blindness to Partisan Politics Benefit Father of Convicted Fowl Thief, New Asaoni, New Owa Obokun
Recent actions by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state revealed new facts about his governance ideology and styles. The President of the Adeleke dynasty governs without partisan bias and seems more preoccupied with selecting the best within the context of due process in each governance decision. It is interesting to report that the father of […]
