By Ibrahim Sarafa When Bola Oyebamiji, a former Commissioner for Finance in Osun state, indicated his intention to vie for the topmost political office in the state, he played up his experience as “what it takes to run a good government if given the opportunity.” But experience is not a straightforward thing as it could…
Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has drawn fresh attention to the sacrifices that birthed Nigeria’s democracy, warning that current political developments in the country demand renewed vigilance from citizens and leaders alike. In a reflective statement titled “Reminiscence: The Price of Our Democracy,” Hashim recalled his detention during the late 1980s and the global solidarity…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed sympathy with the management and staff of Diamond FM, Ilesa, following the recent rainstorm that caused damage to the station’s premises. The Governor’s condolence message was delivered by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, who paid a visit to the radio station on Saturday to assess the extent…
Governor Ademola Adeleke, has initiated a large-scale humanitarian program aimed at providing artificial limbs for 1,000 amputees in the state. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Special Needs to the Governor, Kamil Aransi, on Friday. Recall that the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Law, 2024, signed by Governor Ademola Adeleke…
Shuts door on any other senatorial aspirant from Orlu Zone The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress had earlier today played host to critical leaders of the Party from Imo West Senatorial District as they came to present the governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, as the consensus…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, over the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Alhaja Fatimah Oreoluwa Lawal. In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, describes the passing of Alhaja Fatimah Lawal as…
Says APC Manifesto Lacks Originality The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has criticised the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress over its newly released manifesto, describing it as a recycled document lacking originality and direction. In a press statement issued on Saturday signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council alleged that the manifesto…
…Says Opposition Bereft of Governance Ideas Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has faulted the manifesto of the opposition, calling it “a warped plan incompatible with the needs and aspirations of Osun people” Speaking shortly after attending the 2026 May Day rally at Osogbo, the governor cited each of the items on the APC manifesto…
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Ede Muslim Council has expressed optimism that Engr. Dr. Rilwan Lanre Babalola will use his new position to facilitate the completion of the Ede Transmission Substation (2×60MVA, 132/33KV), a project he helped initiate during his time in office. Babalola was recently appointed as Special Adviser on Power and Chairman of…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, presented Engr. Mustafa Gubio, the APC Governorship consensus candidate to Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Governor Zulum, who described the emergence of the candidate as the outcome of extensive consultations across party stakeholders. According to Zulum, the decision reflects a unified position…
