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Atakunmosa East Traditional Council Endorses Adeleke for Second Term By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The traditional rulers in Atakunmosa East Local Government Area of Osun State have unanimously endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The endorsement was announced when members of the Imole Campaign…

Tinubu Orders ICPC to Probe Fake Presidential Council, Sets 30-Day Deadline By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fake body operating under the name Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), giving the anti-corruption agency 30 days to…

PSC Dismisses Four Senior Police Officers, Sanctions 31 Others Over Misconduct By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and imposed various disciplinary measures on 31 others over cases of misconduct, as part of efforts to strengthen discipline and professionalism in the Nigeria Police Force.The decisions were taken…

NNPC GCEO Calls for Global Partnership to Unlock Africa’s Energy Potential By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, , has called for stronger global collaboration to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential and accelerate sustainable economic development across the continent. Speaking on Nigeria’s energy priorities, Ojulari…

An Open Letter to Hon. Engr. Remi Omowaiye, Osun APC Campaign Spokesman. By Com Bibilari Temitope Adegbola Dear Sir, Hon. Engr. Omowaiye Oluremi I write this open letter as a concerned citizen who believes that public office holders and political leaders should remain accountable to the people. My intention is not to create unnecessary controversy…

Adeleke Enrols Osun Monarchs in Health Insurance Scheme, Commissions OSHIA Multipurpose Hall By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on Tuesday commissioned the newly completed Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) Multipurpose Hall and flagged off the enrolment of traditional rulers and their queens into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), in a…

Opinion: ADELEKE OR OYETOLA: WHITHER IKIRUN? Ikirun occupies a strategic place in the political space of Osun State and Nigeria as a whole. Ikirun by geographical setting is centrally located and it served as the headquarters of a key district in the old Western Region. Today Ikirun is the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government, Osun…

Adeleke Commissions Four Landmark Projects at UNIOSUN, Installs BOVAS C.E.O as Chancellor By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday commissioned four major infrastructure projects at the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and formally installed the Chairperson of BOVAS Group, Mrs. Victoria Adunola Samson, as the institution’s third Chancellor. The projects commissioned…

Osun Has Rejected Violence, ‘Tabon Tabon’ Politics Says Adeleke By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has said the people of Osun State have rejected violence and “tabon tabon” politics, choosing instead what he described as peaceful leadership and good governance ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The governor made the declaration on Monday…

Adeleke Urges IGP Disu to Ensure Fair Policing Ahead of Osun Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to ensure impartial policing and adequate security before, during and after the August 15 governorship election in the state. The governor made the…