The federal government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He congratulated Nigerians on 26 years of…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has extended warm congratulations to the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as Ijebuland marks the Ojude Oba Festival on Sunday in Ogun state. The cultural event, which is translated to “The King’s Forecourt,” is held annually in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, three days after the Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya) celebration. The…
In what may be a defining moment in Nigeria’s march toward regional equity and generational renewal, a coalition of youth leaders from across the North Central zone has thrown its weight behind veteran statesman and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The declaration was made during a high…
The Osun Leaders of Thought, a socio-political group in Osun State, has warned against alleged plots to undermine President Bola Tinubu, declaring that any attempt to sabotage the Presidency from the state will be strongly resisted. The group emphasized, “Tinubu is our son, and we will not tolerate any group or individual undermining the Presidency.”…
By Mallam Olawale Rasheed Dear President Bola Tinubu, I start by congratulating Mr President on your two year anniversary. As much as I am a Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke, this letter is outside my official capacity as I am writing as a Nigerian citizen, a journalist and an indigene of Osun state. I…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has praised the sustained faith of the people of the state in his administration in the face of challenges, promising to reward the sacrifices of Osun people with further good governance deliveries. Governor Adeleke who congratulates Muslims in the state and beyond for the spiritual renewal…
In observance of Arafat Day, Representative Bamidele Salam welcomed hundreds of Imam Ratibis from Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo federal constituency in Osun State, to a special prayer gathering. Held in a serene and reflective atmosphere, the event brought together Islamic religious leaders who offered heartfelt prayers for the good health, protection, and…
As the 2026 gubernatorial election approaches, I can’t help but reflect on the loud, persistent wailing coming from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, particularly the Ilerioluwa faction. It’s been almost three years since they lost the governorship election in 2022, and yet, they haven’t moved on. If anything, their lamentation has intensified…
The immediate past Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state, Dr. Akindele Adekunle, has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for conducting its affairs in a shabby manner, slamming the party as disorganised and incapable of mounting a proper challenge against Governor Ademola Adeleke in the next year’s…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern caution to the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging them to cease their barrage of insults directed at the Presidency following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s hosting of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. In a statement released by the Osun PDP Chairman, Hon…
