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Osun Gov’t Drags FG to Supreme Court Over Withheld Allocations
The Osun State Government has taken a bold step in defense of grassroots governance, filing a fresh suit at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over the alleged unlawful seizure of statutory allocations due to its 30 local government councils since March 2025. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who […]
Uniosun ASUU berates FG over diversion of over N10bn allowance
By Omolola Okanlawon, Osogbo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Osun State University (UNIOSUN) branch, has accused the Federal Government of diverting 10bn from the staff allowance to Non-academic staff. Speaking with the newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday at the UNIOSUN Faculty of Science MLT, the branch chairperson Olaosebikan Wende accused the FG of […]
Osun at 34: Full Text of Governor Adeleke’s Speech
STATE BROADCAST ON THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF OSUN STATE BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ASIWAJU, SENATOR (DR.) ADEMOLA JACKSON NURUDEEN ADELEKE ON 27TH AUGUST, 2025. My Dear Good People of Osun State, It is with immense joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you today to commemorate the 34th Anniversary […]
(Photos) Governor Adeleke Inspects Ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the […]
(Photos) Governor Adeleke Inspects Ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the […]
Makinde Proceeds on One-Month Leave
The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally acknowledged a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde notifying lawmakers of his plan to embark on a one-month vacation. The letter, read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, stated that the governor’s leave will run from Friday, August 29, to Monday, September 29, 2025, […]
Police Arrest Woman for Brutal Abuse of Five-Year-Old in Osun
The Zone XI Police Command in Osogbo has arrested one Mrs. Gbemisola Oladepo for allegedly subjecting her five-year-old niece to severe physical abuse. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ade Ogunyemi, confirmed the arrest yesterday, Monday, August 25, disclosing that the suspect was detained after she was invited for questioning over the disturbing case. “Yes, a […]
“360,000 PVCs Yet to Be Collected In Osun” – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concern over the large number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State. The Commission disclosed that no fewer than 360,794 PVCs are still in its custody. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made this known through the Commission’s Public Relations […]
Governor Adeleke Approves Free Healthcare for Prison Inmates in Osun
By Sola Isola Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the enrollment of all prison inmates in Osun into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme. This was made known by the Executive Secretary, Osun Health Insurance Agency, Dr Rasaq Akindele at a press conference in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. Akindele revealed that the Governor also approved free […]
Osun LG: Setting the Records Straight on Omipidan’s Misinformation
By Oluwaseyi Adeniyi (ASP) Before Mr. Ismail Omipidan assumed the role of a meddlesome interloper, peddling falsehood regarding the Osun local government withheld allocations and its legality, he ought to have restrained himself with the discipline his profession demands. Yes, I am aware that he once served as Chief Press Secretary to the former governor […]
