Sometimes ago I listened to a clip where a certain Uncle was asked if he can see the physical project of the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led Osun State Government and he said he can not see them. You will think that’s ordinary, until you consider the fact that it is pretty difficult to admit that you…
Chairman, Board of Directors, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Engr. Mayowa Oloso also known as Singapore has declared his intention to contest for the seat of Member Representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives in Abuja. Making his declaration in Ilesa on Sunday before the leaders of Accord and PDP in Ilesa East…
By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The media office of the lawmaker representing Irepodun/Orolu/Olorunda/Osogbo Federal Constituency, Adewale Morufu Adebayo also known as Gangaria, has dismissed allegations of non-performance made by Raji Kehinde, popularly known as Aaraji, describing them as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the office said Kehinde’s social media claims failed to…
By Sarafa Ibrahim Politics can sometimes make a terrible mess of people and this was exactly how I felt after watching an Arise TV interview granted by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state, Hon. Kayode Oduoye, on the controversy triggered by the Osun payroll audit. In that interview, Mr Oduoye…
Marine minister, Gboyega Oyetola has returned to Abuja after a failed one week drive to mobilise support for the governorship candidate of his party, the APC. The insider report indicated that the minister had last week hosted several opinion leaders from key towns in Osun state in company of his inner caucus, former speaker Owoeye,…
Industry stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over the potential long-term consequences of the Federal Government’s recent Executive Order altering key fiscal provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), warning that the move could undermine the financial strength of NNPC Limited and weaken investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Executive Order mandates the…
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as strong evidence that the party is regaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite internal challenges and political pressure. Reacting to the results, Hashim congratulated party members and…
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…
A philanthropist and leading candidate of the House of Representatives, Obokun/ Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Babalola Obisesan, popularly known as BABS, on Friday distributed no fewer than 120 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to students across the constituency. The distribution exercise, held at the PDP Party House in the Obokun/Oriade Local…
