By James Bamgbose At a time like this, when public discourse is saturated with claims and counterclaims, the most responsible path forward is to approach the ongoing staff audit controversy in Osun State with objectivity. Allegations bordering financial impropriety and payroll fraud are far too serious to be treated lightly or dismissed on the altar…
Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that any payroll fraud found within the Osun State civil service system was committed during the administration of former governor Gboyega Oyetola. Rasheed said the payroll that was audited was that of the former administration, adding that Governor Adeleke would not have contracted Sally…
No fewer than 150 students from Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency benefited from free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms distributed by House of Representatives aspirant, Hon. Engr. Babalola Obisesan, popularly known as BABS, on Friday. The distribution programme, held at the PDP Party House in Obokun Local Government Area, drew party members, stakeholders, parents and…
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…
