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Issues of the Moment
The recent flood prediction issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment once again beckons the question of the level of preparedness of Osun State. With communities such as Ilesa, Iragbiji, Osogbo, and Otan Ayegbaju identified as high-risk zones, the alert serves as a critical call to action for both the government and the citizenry. In ...
Politics
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has launched a massive "Poverty Alleviation Scheme," disbursing over ₦2.25 billion in cash grants to 45,000 residents across the state. In a statement by the Osun ALGON Chairman, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, the forum confirmed that each beneficiary will receive a ₦50,000 grant intended ...
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to operate an inclusive administration that integrates non-indigenes and diverse interest groups if elected in the August 15 poll. Speaking during a public engagement with the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area on Sunday, Oyebamiji, represented by Hon. Olatunbosun ...
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed strong confidence that the party will secure a decisive victory in the August 15, 2026, governorship election. Speaking on Friday in Osogbo, Oyebamiji asserted that the opposition would be unable to stop the APC’s success at the ballot, stating that he ...
security
The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, CP Ibrahim Gotan, has urged members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to sustain ethical standards and uphold balanced reportage, stressing the media’s crucial role in maintaining public trust and promoting security awareness. CP Gotan made the call while receiving the leadership of the NUJ, Osun State ...
HEALTH
The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, with authorities activating an emergency response to contain the situation. The case involved a 44-year-old woman who was treated at the facility but died on April 11, 2026. Laboratory confirmation of Lassa fever was received two days later. ...
Health
The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa Fever at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, with authorities activating an emergency response to contain the situation. The case involved a 44-year-old woman who was treated at the facility but died on April 11, 2026. Laboratory confirmation of Lassa Fever was received two days ...
Politics
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed confidence that the campaign promises made by the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, will be fulfilled. Oyintiloye stated this during a visit to the palace of the Alademure of Ibokun, Oba Festus Kayode Awogboro, on Thursday. He expressed ...
Energy
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a scheduled preventive maintenance exercise on the Osogbo–Ife 132/33kV transmission line, which will result in a temporary power outage in parts of Ondo State. In a notice issued on Thursday by the GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company disclosed that the maintenance will take place at ...
Politics
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned a member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Salam, for his recent remarks against Pres. Bola Tinubu and key party figures. The party, in a statement released on Thursday by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, described the comments made by ...
Politics
Osun State Local Government Chairmen and Councillors, under the umbrella of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), staged a protest Wednesday at the Osun State High Court in Osogbo. The demonstration, which moved from the Government House area, centered on an ongoing legal tussle regarding local government funds. The council chairmen, carrying placards ...
Politics
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended local government council executives for donating 300 motorcycles to security agencies across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, who praised the Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun-led Association of Local Government of ...
Politics
...says victory will be backed by record of service The Adeleke Campaign Organisation has pledged to a campaign based on substantive governance and policy, rejecting what it described as the inflammatory and personal attacks of the opposition. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organization outlined a strategic roadmap for the upcoming governorship election, emphasizing its refusal to participate in ...
Politics
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, Hon. Idowu Abiodun, has given reasons why the local council chairmen donated 300 motorcycles to security agencies across the state. Speaking during the distribution of motorcycles to the Police, DSS, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, vigilante groups, hunters, and local/community ...
Politics
...says victory will be backed by record of service The Adeleke Campaign Organisation has pledged to a campaign based on substantive governance and policy, rejecting what it described as the inflammatory and personal attacks of the opposition. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organization outlined a strategic roadmap for the upcoming governorship election, emphasizing ...
News
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, Hon. Idowu Abiodun, has described the distribution of 300 motorcycles to security agencies as a clear demonstration of the unwavering commitment of local authorities to the safety and well-being of the people. The distribution took place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, ...
News
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commended the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, for demonstrating humility, discipline, and respect for traditional institutions. The Ooni made the commendation while receiving Oyebamiji during a courtesy visit to his palace in Ile-Ife. The monarch emphasized that leadership is a ...
Politics
The Adeleke Campaign Organisation has vowed not to swim in the mud with the opposition in the countdown to the August 15th governorship elections. The group, in a statement released on Tuesday in Osogbo, issued three major guiding principles for its governorship campaigns, The group lambasted chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for demonstrating ...
News
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the leadership of the Joint Labour Movement of planning to spend approximately ₦300 million on a series of tours across state ministries, describing the move as a disguised campaign for Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. In a statement by ...
Issues of the Moment
The emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a genuine third force in Osun State hinges on whether it can successfully bridge the gap between high-level political experience and grassroots mobilization. By installing seasoned veterans like Issa Adesiji and Lani Baderinwa both pillars of the Rauf Aregbesola era, the party has effectively transformed into ...
