What began as a modest distribution of food aid and financial literacy training has blossomed into thriving, independent micro-businesses for vulnerable women in Delta State. The Oke Umurhohwo Foundation, on the 14th of May, carried out a series of impact assessments and follow-up visits, revealing how intentional, grassroots support is breaking the cycle of poverty…
Spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi has said that the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in forthcoming 2026 Governorship election will liberate Ijesa North Federal Constituency from darkness and from the hands of its oppressors. While stating this at the Inauguration of 10,000 Imole Canvassers, in Ijebu-jesha, the headquarters of Oriade Local…
By Akinbola Pelumi As someone who closely follows Nigerian politics and as an indigene of Osun State, I have always believed that effective leadership combines popularity, strategy, and the ability to connect meaningfully with the people. In the coming days, Governor Ademola Adeleke faces one of the most consequential decisions of his political career: under…
To give room for other interested aspirants, New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Osun has extended the timeline for the sales of its Nomination Form for the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, the party chairman, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, said the closing of the collection of the form has been extended till December…
Members of the 47th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), have reunited after 30 years since they left the academy. The reunion activities, which commenced in Abuja on Friday with special Jumat prayers, also featured a health walk, sporting activities and dinner on Saturday and ended on Sunday with thanksgiving service. The health…
Netizens across major platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, have hailed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s free Wi-Fi project, hailing it as a bold step for digital inclusion and youth empowerment. The project, branded Imole Wi-Fi, was launched in Osogbo and is expected to expand to other parts of the state. Governor Adeleke, while unveiling the…
By Umar Osabo PhD. It is rare for a single article to ignite a collective reflection so urgently and so painfully. Idris Muhammed Abdullahi’s essay, “ **HABA AREWA* : One Hundred and Fifty Million Souls Yet, Conquered Without a Single Bomb?”, has done just that. It isn’t just a cry of frustration; it is a…
Special Assistant to Osun State governor on Public Relations, Hon. Olajide Esther Sandra has commended people of the state for taking the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration seriously. She noted that reports from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) about the turn-out of Osun voters was encouraging and showed their readiness to further support the administration…
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, (retd.) will on Sunday, August 24, storm Osun state for the Southwest edition of ‘Nigeria Prays’. Gowon, who is the convener of ‘Nigeria Prays’ alongside the governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who is the chief host, and other dignitaries, will hold the one-day national prayer…
Forum of Special Advisers to Governor Adeleke of Osun state has affirmed their loyalty and support to the Governor as the news of defection from PDP continues to spread. The forum in a statement by its Chairman, Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, Dr Adekunle Akindele, stated that it will stand by the…
