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Osun Amotekun Deploys Operatives to Restore Peace After Cult Attacks in Osogbo By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has deployed additional operatives to strategic locations in Osogbo following recent cult-related attacks that triggered tension in parts of the state capital. The Corps Commander, High Chief…

Osun Amotekun Mourns Officer Killed by Suspected Robbers, Vows Justice By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has mourned the death of one of its operatives, Officer Odebunmi Samuel, who died after sustaining serious injuries in an attack by suspected motorcycle robbers in Osogbo. Samuel reportedly passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at…

British High Commission, EU Probe Political Killings in Osun Ahead of Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The British High Commission and the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria have reportedly commenced investigations into the recent wave of political killings in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, following concerns raised by civil…

PSC Releases List of 50,000 Successful Police Constable Recruits By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 50,000 successful candidates recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables after concluding its nationwide recruitment exercise. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commission’s Head…

Adeleke’s Performance Has Closed the Door on APC’s Return to Power – TICC By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has declared that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s development record has effectively diminished the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) returning to power in Osun State, insisting that the governor’s achievements have strengthened public…

Gunmen kill Lagos NURTW organising secretary The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has died after he was shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Lagos. Ajiboye was said to have come under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood…

Adeleke Congratulates Olowu of Kuta at 62, Praises Monarch’s Leadership By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has felicitated the Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude (Tegbosun III), on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing the traditional ruler as a symbol of exemplary leadership and a…

Adeleke Commissions New Projects at University of Ilesa, Reiterates Commitment to Education By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday commissioned a number of academic and infrastructure projects at the University of Ilesa, describing the institution as one of the landmark achievements of his administration. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony at…

Adeleke Receives Hero’s Welcome in Ile-Ogbo as Supporters Rally Ahead of Osun Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun IOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Monday received a rousing welcome from thousands of supporters during a campaign visit to Ile-Ogbo, the headquarters of Ayedire Local Government Area, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Residents, party faithful,…

Akinleye Rallies Artisans Behind Adeleke’s Re-election Bid By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, has urged artisans in Ede to remain united and support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election, saying the administration has delivered policies and projects that have positively impacted the lives of residents across…