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The Presidency has dismissed speculation surrounding an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case involving records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before a United States court, describing the matter as a civil records-disclosure dispute rather than a criminal case against the Nigerian leader. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the ...
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The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State University Establishment Amendment Bill 2026 at its third reading for transmission to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent. The amendment bill was passed on Thursday during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, following a clause-by-clause consideration ...
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The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing initiatives aimed at improving access to affordable credit and empowering Nigerians at the grassroots. This was contained in a statement issued by the Senior Media Officer to the Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media ...
Crime
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspects, including four staff members of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), over the alleged vandalisation and theft of electrical infrastructure in Ikirun. The suspects were arrested while allegedly cutting a high-tension powerline pole at Eko-Ende Junction in Ikirun. The suspects were Onabamiji Emmanuel, 55; Bolaji Odusanya, 51; ...
Politics
A former Deputy Governor of Osun State and ex-Commissioner for Education, Chief (Mrs) Titi Laoye-Ponle, has declined Governor Ademola Adeleke’s nomination appointing her as a member of the Governing Council of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). Governor Adeleke recently dissolved the university's Governing Council and reconstituted it with Sooko (Prof.) Adewale Abiodun Oladipo as Pro-Chancellor and ...
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for peace, unity, and continued development across Osun State, urging political leaders and residents to put the interests of the people above partisan considerations. In a statement issued by Sodiq Lawal, Senior Media Officer at the Ooni’s Palace, on behalf of Otunba Moses Olafare, ...
Issues of the Moment
Days after emerging victorious in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has settled into the reality of a hard-fought second term, while simultaneously reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the South West ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke cemented his political stature after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared ...
Business
The Federal Government has launched the "Hire from Nigeria" campaign, a strategy to position Nigeria as a major hub for talent and service exports, aiming to create one million export-linked jobs over the next five years. “Hire from Nigeria” is a public-private initiative involving the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of ...
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The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it will take all necessary steps to end the prolonged suffering of motorists and other road users along the deplorable Benin–Asaba Road. The Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, gave the assurance while inspecting Phase 2B of the Second Niger Bridge at the Nkwerre–Ezunaka section of the ...
Politics
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has described the defeat of his party and its candidate in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election as painful for him and other party members. Basiru stated that he invested significant effort into the campaign of the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, disclosing ...
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...condemns post-election violence The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Oyebamiji, who spoke on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters ...
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The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar suggesting that he would reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, insisting that the country’s borders are not closed. Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Saturday, said it was necessary to clarify the situation. He explained that ...
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The Senate Deputy Minority Leader and community leader in Ikire, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has condemned the killing of innocent residents at the Naira and Kobo Junction in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Friday, Oyewumi dismissed insinuations linking him to the killings and called for a thorough, independent ...
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...Governance shake-up begins as scrutiny of N17bn intervention fund deepens ...NSC to coordinate transition as FIFA, CAF engagement begins By Ismail Azeez Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following months of crisis and controversy that have engulfed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The ...
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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised a renewed focus on youth empowerment, rural development, industrialisation, wealth creation and poverty reduction as Osun State marks its 35th anniversary. Adeleke in a state broadcast to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the state said his administration would build on its achievements in infrastructure, education, ...
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The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Mr Abayomi Hunye’s claim to the party’s governorship ticket in Ogun State, reaffirming Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its recognised candidate for the 2027 governorship election. In a disclaimer signed by the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the ...
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Ismail Azeez The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Mr Abayomi Hunye’s claim to the party’s governorship ticket in Ogun State, reaffirming Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its recognised candidate for the 2027 governorship election. In a disclaimer signed by the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola ...
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...as Governor lists five requests The new Osun State Police Commissioner, CP.Ibrahim Zungura has paid a working visit to Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as part of efforts to restore peace in the state. The newly posted police commissioner, Ibrahim.D. Zungura in company of top officials of the state police command assurwd the Governor of his ...
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The Rivers State Government has postponed the commissioning of the newly completed Air Force Base Runway Project, earlier scheduled to hold Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The government, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, said the commissioning ceremony has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 27, 2026. The event ...
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By Ismail Azeez Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the people of the state to forgive their persecutors, heal political wounds and embrace peace as the state marks Eid-ul-Mawlid. Adeleke, in a goodwill message on Eid-ul-Mawlid to Muslims across the state, commended Muslim Ummah for their prayers, support and steadfastness throughout the just-concluded ...
