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Fadahunsi, Omirin, Ajagunla Absent From Osun APC Stakeholders Meeting
Three recently defected Osun lawmakers —Senators Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Ajagunla and House member Sanya Omirin — were notably absent from the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo on Friday, July 25, 2025, even though all three had formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC . Despite signing and delivering […]
Osun: Soldier Allegedly Kills Amotekun Operative in Ijeda-Ijesa
Tension has gripped Ijesa land following the death of a 35-year-old Amotekun officer, Peter Samuel Tope, who was allegedly attacked by a soldier yesterday, Saturday, July 26, 2025. According to an incident report signed by Dr. Hon. Isaac Adekunle Omoyele, Corps Commander of Amotekun, Osun Command, the attack occurred around 5:45 p.m in Ijeda-Ijesa, in […]
Super Falcons Clinch Historic 10th WAFCON Title
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have etched their name further into the annals of African football history by winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), clinching their record-extending 10th continental title tonight, in Rabat over Morocco. In a thrilling final that showcased their resilience, skill, and championship pedigree, the Falcons overcame their opponents […]
Osun Governor’s Aide, Dr Akindele Adekunle Bags Rotary Club Exemplary Leadership Award
The Special Adviser on Public Health to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Dr Adekunle Akindele, has been honoured with a leadership and honorary award by the Rotary Club Oroki Osogbo. Dr Akindele Adekunle was honour with an Award of Excellence on “Public Health Administration, Peace and Conflict Resolution” at the investiture ceremony and installation […]
More Aides Quit Ajagunla’s Camp, Pledge Loyalty to Gov Adeleke, PDP
The wave of resignations trailing Senator Olubiyi Ajagunla’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued. The latest aide to part way with the lawmaker are his Special Adviser on Mobilization, Hon Yusuff Abdullahi (Elegbede) and Senior Special Assistant on Research, Hon. Olalekan Osundina. In his resignation letter, […]
Approved Dress Code Not Released – Obafemi Awolowo Varsity Debunks Viral Guideline
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State has clarified that a controversial dress code document currently circulating on social media is not the official version approved by the university’s governing council. In a disclaimer issued by the Registrar, K. A. Bakare, the university acknowledged that while the council has indeed approved a dress code for […]
Ooni Drums for Peace, Gifts N4.95m at Ayangalu 2025 Festival
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, unity, and cultural preservation as he led the 2025 Ayangalu Drum Festival. The annual cultural and symbolic drumming session took place at his palace earlier today. In a press statement issued by Otunba Moses Olafare, Director of Media and […]
“APC has not fared well for Osun People”- Ex-Governor Oyinlola
By Sola Isola Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not fared well for the people of the state throughout their administration. He described this as the basis for the refusal of Governor Ademola Adeleke to defect to the ruling party at the national level […]
PDP Moves to Reclaim Mandates of Defecting Lawmakers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to take legal action against all lawmakers who defected from its platform. It insists that such defections amount to a forfeiture of their seats under the Nigerian Constitution. This decision was part of the resolutions reached at the 101st meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), held […]
Osun PDP Remains Solid, Ignores Opposition’s Anger, says Chairman
The Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it won’t join issues with the opposition, declaring that Osun people will decide and defend their votes come 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Osogbo, the state chairman of the party, Hon Sunday Bisi said the party is focussed on the people […]
