Osun State has received multiple awards in recognition of its leadership in climate change action and environmental sustainability. The honours were presented at the closing of the Pre-Africa Infrastructure, Climate Change and Investment Summit (AICIS-2025) Stakeholders Engagement Workshop held at the Western Sun Hotel, Ede. The three-day workshop, which ran from April 28 to 30,…
There was once a tenant named Wale who sought a simple life in the constituency of Obokun. His only wish was to secure a small apartment where he could live peacefully. He eagerly applied to one of the local Tenants’ Association for an apartment. But to his dismay, the association rejected his application. Wale felt…
…Reduced debt figure by $14.6M in 18 months A recent data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on the details of external debts owed by the 36 states and FCT has shown how the sub-nationals increased and decreased their external debts between June 2023 and December 2024. Despite the much talked about increase in…
By Tomi Lala Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners, disclosing that over N57 billion has been paid to retirees across the state as part of his efforts to clear longtime pension backlogs. The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Prince Kola…
The Osun State government has kick-started consultation with residents and community stakeholders in the Iwo Local Government area on its plans on the dualisation of the Odo-Ori Post Office Road with a spur to the palace of the Oluwo of Iwo. With the construction set to start before the end of April, the Ministry of…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and Engr Seyi Makinde of Oyo state have waded into the incessant border clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments of both states, launching peace moves ahead of the release of the report of the National Boundary Commission. The two governors met over the dispute during the week and…
●Questions whereabout of much, non-existing Reinstatement Order ● As commercial Banks Rebuff Attempts to Freeze LG Accounts Attempts by the court-sacked Yes/No Chairmen to hoodwink the Central Bank of Nigeria to open council accounts and get the apex bank to lodge council funds has failed. Further push by the impostors across the council secretariats to…
• Urge Security Agencies to Stop These Illegal Activities The ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has berated the dunce opposition party, APC over its unrepentant display of ignorance and deliberate violation, declaring that the opposition is expanding its illegalities after its unlawful invasion of the local governments secretariats across the state. In…
I recently had the privilege of attending an impactful meeting that brought together the Osun State Government and key representatives from the UK Prime Minister’s Envoy to Nigeria, with a focused agenda on enhancing trade relations. The candid discussions we had illuminated the tremendous opportunities for economic growth and development in Osun, leaving a lasting…
The National Executive Council of the National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) on Friday declared its full support to the leadership of the union in Osun State on their decision to withdraw their services over the local government crisis in the state. Declaring their support in a meeting in Osogbo, the Osun state capital,…
