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  1. News

    Oyebamiji congratulates APC national chairman, secretary on re-election

    The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated members of the party’s National Executive Committee following their re-election. Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, specifically congratulated Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, APC National Chairman, and Sen. Ajibola Surajudeen Basiru, APC National Secretary, alongside other party ...

  2. Infrastructure

    Residents commend Olorunda LG over road grading

    Residents of communities in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State have lauded the council chairman, Hon. Mojeed Adekunle Kudayisi, for the ongoing grading of community roads across the area. Several roads across communities under Olorunda LG, including Ayekale, Olobedu, Oluomo, Akogun, Abidogun, Service, Ajisebiyawo, Ifelodun, Kojufoluwa, System, Agunbelewo, as well as Ilie Area Council, ...

  3. News

    Mother of five killed as rainstorm ravages Osogbo

    A 47-year-old woman, identified as Jemilat Ganiyu, has been confirmed dead following a violent rainstorm that caused widespread destruction across Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday evening. The tragedy occurred in the Sabo area when a large tree was uprooted by the wind, falling onto a shipping container where Ganiyu and several others had sought shelter. ...

  4. Politics

    74th Birthday: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to overcome Nigeria’s challenges

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to tackle the nation’s pressing challenges, assuring Nigerians that the government remains focused on delivering lasting solutions. In a special message released on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, the President said his administration is determined to confront these issues. “We are determined to confront some ...

  5. Environment

    Adeleke commiserates with victims as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Osogbo

    …Truck driver trapped as billboard falls on vehicle Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sympathised and condoled with the residents of Osogbo, the state capital, and its environs over the devastating havoc wreaked by a rainstorm on Saturday evening in some parts of the state. The heavy rain, which started around 8 p.m., was accompanied ...

  6. Politics

    Gov Adeleke presents Staff of Office to new akire

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has presented the staff of office to the new Akire of Ikireland, his Royal Majesty, Oba Olanrewaju Tajudeen Akinola, Akintula 1. Governor Adeleke affirmed his administration’s commitment to due process, rule of law and chieftaincy tradition of each towns, adding “I have done the right thing for Ikire people. He ...

  7. Politics

    Osun 2026: Accord, APC group clash over alleged smear campaign

    As the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election draws nearer, political tension has deepened as the Accord Party and a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group exchange words over alleged attempts to discredit the APC candidate. The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party had earlier distanced itself from controversies surrounding the APC governorship candidate, ...

  8. Politics

    Osun appoints Olanrewaju as new Akire of Ikire

    The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new Akire of Ikire, following the death of Oba Olatunde Falabi, Lambeloye III. Oba Falabi died on February 27, 2026, after spending 39 years on the throne. His reign followed a prolonged succession dispute that trailed the demise of his predecessor, ...

  9. Education

    Adeleke reaffirms commitment to strengthening tertiary education in Osun

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his commitment to supporting initiatives that will strengthen tertiary institutions across the state. The governor disclosed this during his address as Visitor at the combined 8th convocation ceremony of Osun State Polytechnic, held on Thursday at the school pavilion in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. ...

  10. Politics

    Shehu Sani recalls Kirikiri prison ordeal under Abacha regime

    Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has revisited his imprisonment during the military regime of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, recounting the circumstances that led to his detention at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison and warning Nigerians on the importance of basic legal awareness. Sani in a post on his Facebook page said ...

  11. Infrastructure

    Osun Council Chairmen commence 1,050km road grading across 30 LGs

    The Forum of Council Chairmen in Osun State, under the umbrella of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have commenced road grading and rehabilitation across the 30 Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas, and administrative offices in the state. The initiative is aimed at improving the grassroots transportation system, easing mobility, and ...

  12. Health

    Tinubu congratulates health adviser, Anas, on 60th birthday

    Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his Special Adviser on Health, Salma Ibrahim Anas, on the occasion of her 60th birthday, commending her contributions to Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Pres. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Dr. Anas as a distinguished public health practitioner ...

  13. Politics

    Osun monarch warns against corruption, backs grassroots plans

    The Orangun of Oke-Ila in Osun State, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has urged politicians, public office holders and community stakeholders to shun corruption and prioritise grassroots development for the benefit of future generations. The monarch made the call on Wednesday during the launch of Community Development Plans covering six local government areas across the three senatorial ...

  14. Politics

    Osun Lawmakers deny defection rumours

    Lawmakers in the Osun State House of Assembly have debunked reports alleging that 18 of its members are planning to defect from the Accord Party. Recall that there are media reports suggesting that internal instability and leadership litigation within Accord are forcing lawmakers to reconsider their membership of Accord. The situation was further compounded when ...

  15. Education

    NELFUND disburses N2.1bn to 7,382 students

    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed more than N2.1 billion in institutional loans to 7,382 students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, in a move aimed at easing financial barriers to higher education. The agency said a total of N2,109,980,200 had been released across ...

  16. News

    Middle east crisis: It is not too late to apologize to Iran – Oluwo urges Trump

    The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has urged United States President Donald Trump to tender a formal apology to the leadership of Iran to de-escalate the worsening Middle East crisis noting that it is not too late to do so. In a statement personally released on Tuesday, the monarch argued that a holistic ...

  17. Politics

    Osun Lawmaker withdraws resignation from Accord Party, declares support for Adeleke

    The lawmaker representing the Iwo State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adesina Rabiu, has formally withdrawn his earlier resignation from the Accord Party. Recall that on Monday, Rabiu publicly retracted his decision and declared his renewed loyalty to both the political faction and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Rabiu, who concurrently ...

  18. Education

    Polytechnics drive industrial growth, not in competition with Universities – Osun Poly Rector

    The Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Comrade Kehinde Alabi, has stated that polytechnic education was established for developmental purposes, particularly to train individuals with the practical skills necessary to drive industrial growth. Speaking at a press conference to kick-start activities for the 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony of Osun State Polytechnic, Comrade Alabi explained that ...

  19. Politics

    Tinubu has not endorsed Adeleke for re-election – Group declares

    ‎The Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) Media Fronts has rejected claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has struck a deal with Governor Ademola Adeleke to support the Governor's re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship poll.‎‎The group, in a statement signed by the Coordinator of AMBO Media Fronts, Adebayo Adedeji described the claims as “a ...

  20. Energy

    Tinubu hails Ogunbiyi as first Nigerian honoured with Time Earth Awards

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Damilola Ogunbiyi on her recognition as the first Nigerian to receive the prestigious TIME Earth Awards. Ogunbiyi, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, as well as Co-Chair of UN-Energy, was honoured ...