Former Chief Whip of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the House of Representatives, who is also the Babameto of Ibadanland, Honourable Babatunde Oduyoye, has congratulated Okanlomo Oodua, Engr. Jibril Dotun Sanusi on his elevation to the title of Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oduyoye, who occupied the Rep seat between 1999 and 2007, said in…
Fresh indications of a possible realignment within Nigeria’s opposition political landscape emerged on Friday as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, received his Social Democratic Party (SDP) counterpart, Prince Adewole Adebayo, amid intensifying consultations among leading pro-democracy figures ahead of the 2027 general election. The meeting, held in Abuja, is the…
Ede Muslim Council Throws Weight Behind Adeleke’s Re-election Bid, Urges Peaceful Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Ede Muslim Council has endorsed the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, saying his administration has recorded significant achievements that deserve continuity. The endorsement was…
Osun Amotekun Deploys Operatives to Restore Peace After Cult Attacks in Osogbo By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has deployed additional operatives to strategic locations in Osogbo following recent cult-related attacks that triggered tension in parts of the state capital. The Corps Commander, High Chief…
Osun Amotekun Mourns Officer Killed by Suspected Robbers, Vows Justice By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has mourned the death of one of its operatives, Officer Odebunmi Samuel, who died after sustaining serious injuries in an attack by suspected motorcycle robbers in Osogbo. Samuel reportedly passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at…
British High Commission, EU Probe Political Killings in Osun Ahead of Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The British High Commission and the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria have reportedly commenced investigations into the recent wave of political killings in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, following concerns raised by civil…
PSC Releases List of 50,000 Successful Police Constable Recruits By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 50,000 successful candidates recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables after concluding its nationwide recruitment exercise. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commission’s Head…
Adeleke’s Performance Has Closed the Door on APC’s Return to Power – TICC By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has declared that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s development record has effectively diminished the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) returning to power in Osun State, insisting that the governor’s achievements have strengthened public…
Gunmen kill Lagos NURTW organising secretary The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has died after he was shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Lagos. Ajiboye was said to have come under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood…
Adeleke Congratulates Olowu of Kuta at 62, Praises Monarch’s Leadership By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has felicitated the Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude (Tegbosun III), on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing the traditional ruler as a symbol of exemplary leadership and a…
