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By Sarafa Ibrahim There is something amusing about politics in Nigeria, and that is how…
Police Assure Transparency, Rule of Law in Osogbo Shooting Investigation By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has assured the public that a thorough and transparent investigation is underway into the shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo which led to the death of a citizen. The assurance was contained in…
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The palace of the Timi of Ede has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the monarch has withdrawn his support for the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke. The Timi in Council described the allegation as false and a calculated attempt by mischief makers to create tension…
Adeleke Faults Osun APC Over Federal Might Comment By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has criticised the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over comments suggesting the use of federal might in the forthcoming governorship election, saying federal power should be used to promote good governance and not to…
Adeleke Approves 2026 Promotion Examinations for Osun Workers By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the conduct of the 2026 promotion examinations for workers in the Osun State public service. The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Osogbo by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed. Following the approval,…
Tension in Ede as Residents Accuse Police of Brutalising Citizens During Disputed Construction Activity By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Tension gripped parts of Ede in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State following allegations that police officers attached to the ‘A’ Division in the town brutalised residents during a confrontation over activities at a disputed…
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EFCC Arrests 35-Year-Old Billionaire For Fraud, Seizes Cars, Houses
By Olamilekan Adigun An Abuja based billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. The arrest was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale. Oyewale added, “Nkwocha, 35, was arrested on Wednesday at Ever Green Estate, behind […]
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Court Arraigns Two Men Over 800k Fraud
By Taofik Jimoh A Magistrate Court sitting in Ilesa has arraigned two men, 53-year-old Muyiwa Ajagun and 52-year-old Olabusoye Onigbogi, on a three-count charge involving fraud, conspiracy, and stealing. The case, listed under charge number MIL/188c/2024, is titled “Commissioner of Police versus Muyiwa Ajagun and Olabusoye Onigbogi.” According to the charge sheet, the defendants are […]
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Governor Adeleke Mourns Ex-ICPC Chairman, Justice Ayoola
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has mourned the passage of a Former Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Justice Emmanuel Ayoola. Governor Adeleke stated that the demise of Justice Ayoola is a big loss, not only to the Ayoola family of Ilesa, but to Osun state and the entire nation adding the late […]
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We Will Review Expulsion of 27 Students – Ede Poly
By Taofik Jimoh The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has announced the establishment of a committee to reassess the circumstances surrounding the recent expulsion of 27 students. These students were expelled following their alleged involvement in violent protests that occurred on May 9, 2024. The protests were sparked by the arrest […]
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Monkeypox: Osun govt issues red alert
By Taofik Jimoh The Osun State Government has raised a red alert in response to the recent outbreak of Monkeypox, urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. In an official message shared on the Osun State Government’s X (formerly Twitter) handle, authorities highlighted the importance of awareness and sensitization regarding the disease. The […]
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Osun LG Election: Pelumi Olajengbesi Donates 6million to PDP candidates from Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency
By Taofik Jimoh Candidates representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the coming 2025 Osun LG elections have lauded Ijebu-Ijesa-born lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi for supporting their aspirations with N6 million. It was gathered that Olajengbesi, who was represented by his political advisers, had given the sum of N250,000 to each PDP councillorship candidate in all […]
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Osun LG Polls: SIEC Sets Up Verification Committee
By Sola Isola The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has set up a high level verification Committee as part of its activities towards the forthcoming local government elections in Osun State as political parties round off their primary elections. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to OSSIEC Chairman, Omoyemi Badru, the […]
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COP 29: Tinubu Approves Climate Accountability Portal To Enhance Transparency
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the establishment of the Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal and other measures to ensure efficiency and accountability in the nation’s participation in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, slated for November 11-22, 2024. Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this at […]
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Governor Adeleke Mourns Osun APC Chieftain, Debo Badru
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the Badru family of Iwoland over the demise of Alhaji Debo Badru, describing the death of the late politician as “shocking” and “sad”. Governor Adeleke in a statement by his Spokesperson , Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted that he had earlier reached out to the daughter of […]
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Osun APC Chieftain, Debo Badru is Dead
By Taofik Jimoh An Iwo-born politician and former Special Adviser on Political Affairs in Osun State, Alhaji Debo Badru is dead. According to multiple sources, Badru who was Mayegun Musulumi of Iwoland died on Tuesday, August 20 in an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. Information about nature of his illness is still sketchy as at the […]