By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Rafiu Adejare Bello as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. The appointment, which will take effect from March 10, 2026, is considered a significant development for the institution as it continues efforts to strengthen leadership and…
The Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has condemned a reckless and divisive statement made by an Osogbo-born APC chieftain, Adeoye Adelakun, in which he attempted to incite the good people of Osogbo against their brothers and sisters in Ede. Mallam Olawale Rasheed condemned the statement and describe the intention…
In a democracy, the only route to power is the ballot, but this appealing concept appears to be under threat in Osun state. While the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 15, 2026 as the date for electorate to cast their votes in the governorship election poll in the state, there are however…
By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The Osun State Government has terminated the appointment of Mr. Adewale Yemi Michael as Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing conflict of interest. This was contained in an official letter issued from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and signed by Teslim Igbalaye. The letter, dated February 13,…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that its ward-level National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment exercise, which began on February 16, 2026, is ongoing across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by Kayode Adegoke PhD Head, Corporate Communications,noted that the exercise is progressing steadily in all states of the federation, reiterating…
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday justified his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, declaring that the decision was guided by spiritual direction and political necessity ahead of the August 8 governorship election. Speaking during a rally held at PDP party secretariat on Monday in Osogbo, Adeleke said he left the…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended warm congratulations to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on the occasion of his 84th birthday, saluting his remarkable journey of faith, discipline, and global spiritual leadership. Governor Adeleke notes that Pastor Adeboye’s life, which began in Ifewara, Osun…
The political structure of Marine Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, in his hometown of Iragbiji and Boripe Local Government collapsed today as key leaders of the APC in the town and the council area dumped the APC and embraced the Accord and Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a dramatic political showdown, a popular political leader, variously described as…
Energy experts and downstream operators have warned that Nigeria may witness a fresh increase in petrol and diesel prices if global crude oil prices surge above $90 per barrel amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The warning comes as hostilities in the Middle East triggered fresh volatility in the global oil market,…
Based on current revenue projections, as much as ₦14.57 trillion in additional allocations could flow to the federal, state and local governments if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order No. 9 of 2026 on oil and gas revenue remittances is fully implemented — a potential windfall that could significantly ease pressure on Nigeria’s strained public…
