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Osun LG Palava; Who is Mischievous?
By Hashim Abioye, Esq. This time around, I am writing as a legal professional, not as the Chairman of OSSIEC, and thus, I owe a duty to state the true position of the law as the situation is in Osun State today, with respect to the 30 local government areas of our dear State. I […]
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Ajibola Basiru’s Distorted View on Job Creation
By Sarafa Ibrahim Osun state, according to census record, is projected to have a population in excess of five (5) million. Out of this number, young people is believed to constitute at least 55 percent, highlighting the increasing needs for opportunities that will most certainly prevails in Osun state. It’s an open fact that formal […]
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Osun Job Creation: Ajibola Bashiru is Economically Ignorant
By Olawale Rasheed The embattled National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is economically ignorant and so cannot understand how local content in project implementation, youth agropreneurship and financial inclusion for local businesses create direct and indirect jobs within the state economy. Bashiru’s warped understanding of job creation is direct employment by the government. […]
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Throwback: How FG Approved Ido Osun as Aviation Training School
By Dr David Ogunsade Why I do not want to dabble into the ongoing controversy over the issue of moving the planned Airport from Ido Osun to Egbedi,I want to state that it was an historical fact that what the Federal Ministry of Aviation approved was federal Aviation Training school and not a civil Airport […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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How Governor Adeleke Is Steadying The Ship of Osun
By Olalekan. S. Badmus (Phoenix) So far, His Excellency, Governor Adeleke has kept faith with his promise in careful and considerable implementation of his administration’s 5 points agenda. With full priority given to workers’ welfare as the first line charge and catalyst for developmental agenda of the current administration, Governor Adeleke has not only fulfilled […]
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Nigeria at 64: PDP as the Path to Economic Recovery
By Shina Adewoye As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, it is a time for both celebration and deep reflection. Our journey since 1960 has been defined by our resilience, diversity, and vast potential. Yet, despite our rich resources and proud heritage, Nigeria continues to face significant challenges that undermine our development. While the country […]
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Investment Summit: Osun’s window to shared prosperity
By Sarafa Ibrahim In his book, “The Man Who Changed China”, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, provided a rare insight into how bold ideas are capable of powering sustainable development and prosperity for any society. Kuhn chronicles how Deng Xiaoping, the man famed for birthing a modern China, inspired the “great guidelines” that propelled the unprecedented development […]
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Efficient Leadership as a Panacea for Sustainable Development: The Governor Ademola Adeleke Example
By Olalekan Johnson In an era where economic hardships have led to the stalling of developmental projects across Nigeria, Osun State stands out as a shining example under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Despite the severe economic challenges that have constrained many state governments and federal agencies, Adeleke’s administration continues to push forward with […]