The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Publisher of ThisDay Newspapers and Chairman of AriseTV, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, acknowledging his pronounced contributions to the growth of journalism in the country. In a release by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday. Adeleke praises…
Burkina Faso has been elected to the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). The West African nation will serve on the FAO Council from January 2027 to June 2028, while neighbouring Niger is set to begin its term earlier, from July 2025 to December 2026. The head of the…
Under the visionary leadership of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Osun State has experienced a remarkable transformation in the area of sports development. With a deep commitment to youth empowerment, infrastructure renewal, and athlete welfare, the Adeleke administration — through the tireless efforts of the Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, who also doubles as the…
“How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle….how are the mighty fallen and the weapons of war perished!”- 2 Samuel 1:25-27. With yesterdays tragic passing it is clear that the last of the three great Mahdis and most formidable warriors and messianic leaders of Northern Nigeria has finally fallen. The first was Sheik…
The Forum of Osun State Chairmen of Agencies and Parastatals has called for fasting and prayers in support of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, just as numbers of the forum declared their support for the Governor, saying “we are solidly behind the Governor in any decision he makes to prosper the state.”…
By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military…
Osun State has emerged joint 5th in the ranking of states in Fiscal Transparency between January and March 2025 alongside Adamawa, Cross River, Edo and Taraba states. The ranking, done by BudgIT, a non governmental transparency and accountability advocacy group, focused on key issues like Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF –12 points), Proposed Budget (13…
The Elders’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Iwo Local Government has publicly pledged unwavering loyalty and support to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Led by Hon. Sulaiman Akanji Bello, the forum announced its collective decision to align fully with Governor Adeleke’s leadership and political direction, citing confidence…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed his deep pain over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the late Nigerian leader as a patriot who contributed immensely to national development. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke extends his heartfelt condolences to President Bola…
On July 13, 2024, a gunman shot the then-Republican presidential candidate during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing his ear. A congressional inquiry into the attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally a year ago on Sunday lamented “inexcusable” failures in the Secret Service’s operations and response, and called for…
