The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a sweeping victory at Big Cele Settlement in Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council, as PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim delivered his polling unit with a commanding margin in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. This comes despite claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, influenced…
By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The Accord in Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating what it described as a “scripted drama” in the renewed controversy over an alleged ₦13.7 billion payroll fraud in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Osun State Chairman, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, the party…
Management Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have rejected the classification of 250 of its staff members, including the Vice-Chancellor, as “ghost workers” in the 2023 Osun State personnel verification exercise conducted by Sally Tibbot Consulting, describing the report as unprofessional, subjective, and malicious. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office on Saturday,…
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has read with utter amazement the theatrical press conference staged by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over the phantom claim of a so-called ₦13.7 billion payroll fraud under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo, the party…
By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The Federal Polytechnic, Ede has formally matriculated 12,797 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the Rector commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative. Speaking at the institution’s 32nd Matriculation Ceremony, the Rector described the event as a significant milestone for the newly admitted students and…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the reconstruction of the bridge linking Ilahun and Ere Ìjèsà as well as Ibokun/Ilahun/Ere Ijesa – Iwoye ìjèsà, and OtanIle – Esa Odo – Iwoye Ìjèsà Roads in Obokun Local Government area. While cutting the ribbon to signal the commencement of the construction projects, Governor Adeleke…
● If there is a fraud , it is that of Governor Oyetola’s administration ● Gov Adeleke Had Since Welcomed EFCC /ICPC Probe of the Audit Report ● Audit Firm Inflated Alleged Ghost Workers to Earn Huge Payments, since payment was based on percentage. Sally Tibbot refusal of invitation to participate in the Review Committee…
By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed support for calls urging anti-corruption agencies to review the state’s controversial staff audit report. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor welcomed the appeal by Sally Tibbot Limited for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent…
As 2027 draws steadily into view, Adamawa’s political atmosphere is thick with rumour, calculation, and chin-scratching manoeuvres. At the centre stands Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, long regarded as a pillar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, now reportedly flirting with the idea of crossing over to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In…
By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo Osun state, governor Ademola Adeleke, has approved a reduction in official working hours for public servants in the State to ease the burden on workers observing the Ramadan and Lent fasting periods. The adjustment, which takes effect from Thursday, February 19, 2026, allows civil servants to close work by 2:00 p.m. from…
