By Adenitan Akinola The Court of Appeal in Abuja, will today, by 12 pm, deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to challenge the nullification of his election by the state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The appellate court had, on March 23, 2023, Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya As residents of Osun State await the result of the State Assembly Election, candidates in the election have been urged to accept the outcome. Speaking with Radio Nigeria while expressing his view on the Election, member House of Representatives- Elect, Mr Bamidele Salam made the call. Mr Bamidele Salam who observed that, […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has commended the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for making the electoral processes peaceful in the state. The Governor gave the commendation while speaking with Radio Nigeria after casting his vote at Unit 009, Ward 2, Abogunde/Sagba, in Ede North Continue Reading
By Isaac Haastrup An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has ordered the immediate arrest and detention of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Alhaji Alkali Baba Usman at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for consistent disobedience to court orders. Delivering the ruling, the presiding judge, Justice A.A. Aderibigbe noted that the IGP’s disregard for the […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has assured residents of the state of adequate protection of lives and property before, during and after the Saturday’s State Assembly election. Governor Adeleke gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen after a closed door meeting with heads of security agencies in Osun State. The governor […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on residents of the state to remain peaceful and avoid political violence in the countdown to the March 11th House of Assembly election. Addressing stakeholders and leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, at his residence, Governor Adeleke commended the support for the party […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on people of the state to mobilize and troop out peacefully to elect leaders of their choice at Saturday’s general elections. In his pre-election statement, Governor Adeleke described Saturday’s election as a critical milestone in the democratic development of Nigeria in which all eligible […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Government has declared Friday 24th February as a public holiday for residents and indigenes to travel to their hometowns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, the governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says he will complete all ongoing projects of the previous administration in the state. Governor Adeleke stated this when he received members of the Osun State House of Assembly who paid a courtesy visit at the Executive lounge of the Governor’s Office, Abere. He said his […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has warned against the diversion of Petrol, PMS, by some Oil marketers, warning that anyone caught to be hoarding fuel allocated to the state will face the wrath of the law. The Chairman of the Petroleum Monitoring Committee of the state, Mr Kazeem Akinleye in a statement by Governor’s […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the new Judges in state judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour . Governor Adeleke made the call at the swearing in of four new Judges of the State High Court in Abere, Osun State. He described efficient Judiciary as the foundation of […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The All Progressive Congress, APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to create job opportunities for the unemployed Youths through the establishment of industries, and the provision of soft loans to support small-scale businesses. Asiwaju Tinubu made the promise during the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Rally held at Continue Reading
Ex-Military top brass, and Chairman, Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Retired General Kunle Togun says the outfit should be allowed to carry sophisticated weapons. General Togun made the call at a workshop in Ibadan organised by Leadership and Peace Initiative, YLPI, on safety and security with the theme, “Safety and Security in Yorubaland: An Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has laid out the vision of his government for a public-private partnership relationship with a view to addressing the huge infrastructure deficit in the state and jumpstarting the state economy that is weighed down by heavy debt. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government says workers illegally employed by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola are no longer in the employment of the state government. The State Government, in a statement by the Special Assistant, Community Communications to Governor Adeleke, Mr Tunde Busari, notes that the former Governor padded the state payroll with APC members […]Continue Reading
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has congratulated the former Governor of the state, Chief Bisi Akande on the occasion of his 84th birthday. This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by the media aide to the Speaker, Mr Kunle Alabi, in Osogbo. Mr Owoeye said that Chief Akande’s […]Continue Reading
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has condoled the victims of the fire incident at the popular Idiseke Market, Osogbo in the late hours of Saturday 7th January 2023, describing the incident as unfortunate. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor prayed for the affected traders to […]Continue Reading
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured all of the good and sustainable development in all strata of the state’s economy. Governor Adeleke gave the assurance at a special service to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ayetoro, Osogbo. The governor who commended the military in the fight […]Continue Reading
As the nation prepares for next month general elections, the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged politicians to embrace peaceful electioneering strategies. Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving leaders from Osun state who paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Osogbo. He says, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]Continue Reading
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly Right Honorable Timothy Owoeye has commiserated with the family of Idowu in Ilesa over the death of the former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ilesa East Local Government, Korede Idowu. Right Honorable Owoeye in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Alabi described the […]Continue Reading
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, urging them to celebrate the Yuletide with love. Governor Adeleke, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed Olawale described Christmas as a moment that reflects the love of God for mankind. The governor […]Continue Reading
The Assets Recovery Panel of the Osun State Government has directed former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, his wife, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola and other former appointees to immediately return assorted vehicles valued at 2.9 billion naira illegally in their possession. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, indicates that the former officials had Continue Reading
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Mr Agboola Sunday has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers across the state to identify strategic and vulnerable points in the state and deploy massively to ensure adequate security of lives and property before, during and after the yuletide. A statement signed by […]Continue Reading
Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of December 2022 salaries and pensions. A statement by the Spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, indicates that the payment covers all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, as well as secondary and primary school teachers, tertiary institutions, local government staff and retirees Continue Reading
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s support for private sector development as a tool for wealth creation, employment opportunities and growth. Governor Adeleke stated this at the commissioning of the “Blue Crescent Limited building in Ede Osun State. The Governor, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Continue Reading