Governor Adeleke Orders Immediate Rehabilitation of Olaiya Bridge By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Ahead of the commissioning of the newly completed Okefia Flyover Bridge, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of the Olaiya Bridge in Osogbo, citing the need to restore the ageing structure. The governor issued the directive on Sunday after inspecting the…
APC in Political Depression Over Completion of Major Infrastructure Projects, Says Adeleke By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as being in “acute political depression,” alleging that the opposition failed in its attempts to halt his administration’s infrastructure projects across the state. The…
Oyebamiji’s Campaign of Empty Promises Cannot Erase APC’s Record in Osun – TICC By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has faulted the campaign promises made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, saying they cannot erase what it described as the APC’s record of…
Ife South Gives Adeleke Rousing Welcome as Traditional Rulers Back Re-election Bid By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday continued his re-election campaign in Ife South Local Government Area, receiving a warm welcome from residents, traditional rulers and community leaders, who endorsed his bid for a second term in office. The campaign train…
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…
