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Adeleke Seeks Military Support to Tackle Rising Security Threats in the Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to the Nigerian Army to strengthen security operations in Osun State by establishing military checkpoints on major roads to curb the influx of armed criminals and prevent the spread of insecurity into the state….

Opinion: CP Ibrahim Gotan – A Commissioner of Police or an APC Member in Police Uniform? By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo There are moments in the life of every democracy when the conduct of those entrusted with enforcing the law comes under intense public scrutiny. Osun State appears to be at such a moment. As political…

Amotekun Commander Denies Receiving Hilux from Deji Adeleke, Defends Corp’s Neutrality By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, has dismissed allegations that he received a Toyota Hilux operational vehicle from Dr. Deji Adeleke, elder brother of Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing the claim as false…

Governor Adeleke Mourns UNIOSUN Student, Orders Review of Healthcare Services on Campuses By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has expressed grief over the death of Ms. Osunlakin Grace, a 400-level Criminology and Security Studies student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Ifetedo Campus, describing her passing as a tragic loss. The governor’s…

IGP Orders Immediate End to Political Killings, Violence in Osun, Adeleke Demands Arrest of Culprits By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has directed the Nigeria Police Force to immediately halt the wave of political killings and violence in Osun State, assuring residents that perpetrators of criminal acts will be investigated,…

Religious Leaders Condemn Killing of Accord Party Members, Demand Justice in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Chairmen of the Religious Engagement Committees for the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke have condemned the reported killing of members of the Accord Party and attacks on other innocent residents in Osun State, describing the incidents…

Adeleke Approves N40,000 Monthly Stipend for Osun PHC Volunteers, Promises Public Service Employment By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare services and improving the welfare of healthcare personnel across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during a one-day orientation training…

TICC Charges Oluwole Oke to Produce Aide Named in Aderogba Killing for proper investigation By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called on the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Mr. Oluwole Oke, to cooperate with security agencies investigating the killing of Ajayi Aderogba by producing an aide allegedly linked to the incident….

Abuja Lawyer, Olajengbesi petitions IGP, Disu over political killings in Osun, seeks end to the trend. By Kayode Lawal. Abuja based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi has petitioned the Inspector General of Police IGP, Tunde Disu praying the police authority to intervene in the ongoing incessant political killings in Osun state by political thugs with a view…

NED Announces Recipients of the 2026 Democracy Awards Washington, D.C. — The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, which honor individuals and organizations from Russia, Cuba, Syria, Ethiopia, and Burma for their courage and leadership in advancing democratic freedoms in their communities. To mark America’s…