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14 hours ago
Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has enjoined Nigerians to embrace sports, especially golf, saying “playing golf keeps one alive, hearty and healthy.”
6 Feb
Ahead of 2026 governorship poll in Osun, a group within state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, enlisted
6 Feb
Some members of major political parties in Osun State have reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries in a violent attack that broke out during a rally in Ilesa town of the state on Wednesday. Supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress were said to have clashed while campaigning around…
Adeleke
6 Feb
Against the backdrop of recent communal clashes in some parts of Osun State, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, yesterday, said that the governor, Ademola Adeleke, had lost grip on security in the state.
4 Feb
The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Busayo Oke, on Tuesday, demanded justice for the victims of a clash on a chieftaincy title in Esa Oke community, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, the He said killing, destruction of properties, and any other form of violence must stop, just…
3 Feb
There was pandemonium in the Esa Oke community of Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State on Monday when seven policemen were allegedly shot by unidentified gunmen while responding to a distress call regarding a fresh clash over a chieftaincy matter. Though some residents of the community, who pleaded anonymity, informed The Guardian that the…
28 Jan
The Osun House of Assembly on Monday confirmed the three nominees to serve on the ‘Appeal Tribunal’ for the upcoming local government election in the state. Those screened and confirmed are: Mr Oluwaseun Ajoba, Mrs Lateefat Agbaje and Mr Tajudeen A. Giwa. The members of the tribunal were screened following their formal nomination by the…
28 Jan
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has inaugurated a 100-member committee to investigate the long-standing land disputes between Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun towns in the state. The committee’s establishment is a response to the bloody clashes that have resulted in loss of life and destruction of property in the affected communities. Speaking during the inauguration on…
OAUTHC
14 Jan
More than 500 disengaged workers of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, have sued the hospital management over alleged unlawful termination of their services. The claimants, through their counsel, Mr Sola Ojutalayo, prayed for an order of the National Industrial Court, Ibadan, for their reinstatement and payment of all entitlements. According to…
4 Jan
Members of the Ofokutu Royal Family of Bilaro Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun State, have debunked claims that their suit challenging the emerg
4 Jan
The abandoned bridge on the Ikirun - Ogbomoso road has become a source of concern for the agrarian communities in the region for years.
Adeleke
1 Jan
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, disclosed his administration’s plan of boosting the economy of the state, by encouraging entrepreneurs in the Adire fabric industry.

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20 mins ago
Following the condemnation that trailed the appointment of Dr. Osaheni Igbinigie as the acting chairman of the Oredo Local Government Council
22 mins ago
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to enact and enforce laws that would curb drug-related online misinformation. Oyutu Obiageli, an assistant commander in NDLEA, said this at workshop on ‘Safer Internet Day’ organised by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Abuja Chapter and Young Innovators Nigeria (YIN).…
28 mins ago
The Shippers Association Lagos State (SALS), says it has suspended increment of charges by the Shipping Lines and Terminal Operators. The former President of SALS, Rev. Jonathan Nicol, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. “It is noteworthy that the Nigerian Shippers’ Council reduced terminal…
32 mins ago
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has appointed Rep Isiaka Ibrahim (APC Ogun ) as the new Deputy Chief Whip.
33 mins ago
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