Court Fixes August 4 for Arraignment of Asiri Eniba, 12 Others Over Alleged Murder
Court Fixes August 4 for Arraignment of Asiri Eniba, 12 Others Over Alleged Murder By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State High Court has fixed August 4, 2026, for the arraignment of Kazeem Oyewale, popularly known as Asiri Eniba, and 12 others over allegations of murder and unlawful possession of firearms. The Osun State Government,…
Facts Over Fiction: Dankwambo, Wunti And Due Process In The Senate
…..Amid sensational claims and media trial, Senator Dankwambo chose facts over headlines By Usman Abdullahi Koli When the National Assembly flagged a N210 trillion figure in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s financial statements, the country erupted. Citizens were angry, headlines were fierce, and many called for heads to roll. At a time Nigerians are…
Adeleke Suspends NURTW Activities in Osun Motor Parks, Orders Arrest of Defaulters
Adeleke Suspends NURTW Activities in Osun Motor Parks, Orders Arrest of Defaulters By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has directed security agencies to immediately suspend all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state, citing the need to restore order and maintain public…
Governor Adeleke Celebrates Alayemore of Ido-Osun on Birthday
Governor Adeleke Celebrates Alayemore of Ido-Osun on Birthday By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Jokotola, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a monarch whose leadership has continued to inspire peace, progress and development in his domain. In a statement…
AAC Demands Redeployment of Osun CP, Alleges Rising Insecurity Ahead of Governorship Poll
AAC Demands Redeployment of Osun CP, Alleges Rising Insecurity Ahead of Governorship Poll By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The African Action Congress (AAC), Osun State chapter, has called on the Inspector-General of Police to redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, alleging that the command has failed to maintain neutrality and ensure adequate security ahead of…
Osun Amotekun Denies Operative Arrested With AK-47, Dismisses Report as False
Osun Amotekun Denies Operative Arrested With AK-47, Dismisses Report as False By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that one of its operatives was arrested by the police in Osogbo with an AK-47 rifle, describing the claim as false and a calculated attempt to tarnish the…
TICC Accuses APC of Sponsoring Motor Park Violence Ahead of Osun Governorship Election
TICC Accuses APC of Sponsoring Motor Park Violence Ahead of Osun Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating violent attacks in parts of Osogbo, Osun State, alleging that the incidents were aimed at creating fear and manipulating the outcome of the August…
Osun ALGON Disowns ‘Yes/No Chairmen, Rejects Purported NURTW Suspension Ord
Osun ALGON Disowns ‘Yes/No Chairmen’, Rejects Purported NURTW Suspension Ord By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has disowned a directive purportedly suspending the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, declaring the action illegal, unconstitutional and without any…
INEC Begins PVC Distribution Ahead of Osun Governorship Election
INEC Begins PVC Distribution Ahead of Osun Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. In a press release signed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner…
Ifelodun Imole Campaign Council Visits Akinrun-in-Council, Secures Royal Endorsement for Adeleke’s Re-election Bid
Ifelodun Imole Campaign Council Visits Akinrun-in-Council, Secures Royal Endorsement for Adeleke’s Re-election Bid By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Ifelodun Imole Campaign Council on Monday visited the Akinrun-in-Council at the Eesa Palace in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, to seek the support and blessings of the traditional institution for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election…
