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How We Nab Suspected Robbers Over Killing of Okada Rider, Recover Stolen Car – Osun Police Reveal
The Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in connection with the gruesome murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Iwo. The Command also recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in a separate operation. Police spokesman, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, who confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in Osogbo earlier today, gave the names […]
‘One Good Term Deserves Another’ — Oba Ladoja Hails Gov Adeleke, Declares Support for Second Term
The newly appointed 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has thrown his weight behind the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Oba Ladoja, a former Senator of the Federal Republic and ex-Governor of Oyo State, gave the royal nod on Monday while receiving Governor Adeleke […]
Osun PDP Moves to Quell Ife Federal Constituency Crisis
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intervened in the brewing tension within the Ife Federal Constituency following a communiqué issued by some stakeholders yesterday, Monday, September 1, in which a vote of no confidence was allegedly passed on key leaders of the party. In a statement issued earlier today, the […]
Imole Millionaire Roadshow Kicks Off Across Osun
Excitement swept through major towns in Osun State yesterday, Monday, September 1, 2025 as the Imole Millionaire Roadshow kicked off with music, games, and giveaways ahead of the official launch of the Imole Millionaire Lottery in October. The campaign, organised by Osun Mega Draw, began at Sabo Market in Ilesha where DJs, MCs, dancers, and […]
Maintain Neutrality Ahead of 2026 Polls – Osun PDP to Police
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigerian Police Force to uphold its constitutional responsibility of neutrality and resist any attempt to be dragged into partisan politics as preparations for the 2026 governorship election begin in the state. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday and signed by […]
Osun First Lady Reacts To APC Allegation On Renewed Hope Business Grant
Osun State First Lady, Chief (Mrs.) Titilola Adeleke, has debunked claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader in the state, Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde. The latter alleged that female members of the opposition were sidelined in the distribution of the Renewed Hope Business Grant. The grant, an initiative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi […]
APC Now Poses Political Threat To Me In Rivers State – Wike Declares
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has admitted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has become a major political threat to him in Rivers State. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers State governor expressed concern over the unprecedented level of federal appointments secured by the […]
Odu Owa: Unveiling the Mystique of Owa Ajibogun, A Journey Through History
This year’s Odun Owa Ajibogun festival started on Tuesday, the 26th of August, as hundreds of Ijesa people, including tourists, stormed Ilowa-Ijesa, one of the oldest towns in Ijesaland, to remember, venerate, and celebrate the founder of Ijesaland and the first Owa of the Ijesas, Ajibogun Ajaka. WHO IS OWA AJIBOGUN? ‘Odun Owa,’ a festival […]
Gov Adeleke Mourns Nigeria’s Oldest Missionary, Ruth Elton
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has expressed sadness over the passing of renowned missionary, Ruth Elton, who was until her death regarded as Nigeria’s oldest missionary. Elton, who died at the age of 91 in Ilesa, Osun State, was the daughter of Sydney Granville Elton, one of the foremost pioneers of the Pentecostal revival […]
Why I Pledge to Buy Makinde’s PDP Nomination Form for 2027 Presidency – Oyo Rep Reveals
The federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide (popularly known as Odidiomo), has vowed to personally purchase the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to contest the 2027 presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olajide, a two-term lawmaker and Chairman […]
