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![DSS, Police Foil Assassination Of Osun Speaker, Timothy Owoeye]()
DSS, Police Foil Assassination Of Osun Speaker, Timothy Owoeye
The Osun State House of Assembly Speaker Timothy Owoeye yesterday escaped being assassinated by suspected political thugs. It took the gallantry of the police and Department of State Services (DSS) officers attached to him to save his life.The gunmen were said to have stormed Owoeye’s residence a... -
![Osun Policemen Banned From Escorting VIPs To Polling Units]()
Osun Policemen Banned From Escorting VIPs To Polling Units
Policemen attached to governors, ministers and other government functionaries have been banned from escorting their principals to polling units in the 2023 elections, by the Osun State Police Command. This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson for the command, SP Yemisi Opalo... -
![Shocking As Pastor, 2 Others Die In Osun Well]()
Shocking As Pastor, 2 Others Die In Osun Well
On Friday, a Pastor and two bricklayers died in a well at Owode-Ede, Osun, after one of them reportedly went into the well to remove a water drawer that fell into it.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the victims died after one of the bricklayers attempted to remove the water drawer and t... -
!["Don’t Push Us Into Unemployment "- Sacked Osun Teachers Geg Gov Adeleke]()
"Don’t Push Us Into Unemployment "- Sacked Osun Teachers Geg Gov Adeleke
The 1,500 primary and secondary school teachers in Osun State recruited by the immediate past administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola have once again pleaded with Governor Ademola Adeleke to rescind his executive order that nullified their appointment, noting that failure to do so would push ... -
![This Is How Osun State Civil Servants Will Mark Valentine's Day As Directed by Gov. Adeleke]()
This Is How Osun State Civil Servants Will Mark Valentine's Day As Directed by Gov. Adeleke
Osun state civil servants to mark Valentine’s Day with dress and dance competitionsThe Osun State Government has lined up activities to join the world in celebrating the 2023 Valentine’s Day for its workers. A circular signed by Mr K. Akinola on behalf of the State Head of Service, Olaleye Aina... -
![15 Injured As Hoodlums Attack Supporters Of Osun House Of Reps Member]()
15 Injured As Hoodlums Attack Supporters Of Osun House Of Reps Member
15 persons were injured on Friday, February 10, by hoodlums who attacked supporters of lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun state in the House of Representatives, Mr. Wole Oke. Oke said in a statement, that the attack took place shortly after some northerners living with... -
![Suspected Ritualists, Alfa Mutiu Olarewaju Arrested In Osun, Police Recover Human Parts]()
Suspected Ritualists, Alfa Mutiu Olarewaju Arrested In Osun, Police Recover Human Parts
The Osun State Police Command Wednesday said its operatives have arrested a suspected ritualist named, Alfa Mutiu Olarewaju and his accomplices through a stop and search operation.According to Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, the suspect was caught around Ifon-Osun, along Ogbomo... -
![INEC Lists 44 Grounds As It Appeals Osun Tribunal Judgement]()
INEC Lists 44 Grounds As It Appeals Osun Tribunal Judgement
The Independent National Electoral Commission has appealed the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal that nullified the victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the July 16 governorship poll.In the Notice of Appeal dated 30th January 2023, filed before the Court of Appeal, Akure Di... -
![Osun Police Parades 47Yr Old Landlord’s Son For Alleged Burglary]()
Osun Police Parades 47Yr Old Landlord’s Son For Alleged Burglary
The Osun State Police Command has arrested one Sekoni Ramon Temitope, a 47 years old man for alleged burglary and theft of five hundred (500) vehicle shafts worth millions of Naira.The Police Command while parading the suspect and others in Osogbo on Tuesday revealed that Sekoni, who is the son of ... -
![Tinubu Ole – Osun Residents Chant As Woman Lays Curse On APC Presidential Candidate (Video)]()
Tinubu Ole – Osun Residents Chant As Woman Lays Curse On APC Presidential Candidate (Video)
Some residents of Osun state have protested against the federal government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu by chanting 'ole.' The protesters are angry over the economic hardship in the country, the scarce new naira notes and the hike in petrol p... -
![Tinubu Meets With Ooni of Ife, Traditional Rulers, Ahead of His Campaign Rally in Osun]()
Tinubu Meets With Ooni of Ife, Traditional Rulers, Ahead of His Campaign Rally in Osun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, visited Osun State on Thursday for their campaign rally.It was reported that electorates in the state, supposedly supporters of the APC, thronged Freedom Park in Osogbo, the... -
![Governor Adeleke Clears 30 Months Unpaid Salaries, Gratuities Of Osun Workers, Pensioners]()
Governor Adeleke Clears 30 Months Unpaid Salaries, Gratuities Of Osun Workers, Pensioners
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has ordered the payment of backlogs of salaries owed civil servants and emoluments of pensioners in the state.The payment was disclosed in a memo dated January 31, 2023, signed by K.N Akintola for the Osun Head of Service.A copy of the memo obtained by Peoples Gazet... -
![Amid Removal Saga, Osun State Gov, Ademola Adeleke, Thrills Guests As He Dances To Buga (Video)]()
Amid Removal Saga, Osun State Gov, Ademola Adeleke, Thrills Guests As He Dances To Buga (Video)
Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, thrilled guests at a political gathering with his dancing skills, as Kizz Daniel's hit song, Buga, rented the air.Watch the video below...[html]... -
![Serial Child Rapist, Yisa Aderibigbe Arrested In Osun]()
Serial Child Rapist, Yisa Aderibigbe Arrested In Osun
Operatives of the Western Security Network Agency, Amotekun Osun Corps, have arrested a serial child rapist, Yisa Aderibigbe.Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, in a statement at the weekend said the suspect was arrested on Thursday January 26, following a tip-off... -
![25-Year-Old Man, Yisa Aderibigbe Arrested For Rap!ng Two Minors In Osun]()
25-Year-Old Man, Yisa Aderibigbe Arrested For Rap!ng Two Minors In Osun
Operatives of the Western Security Network Agency, Amotekun Osun Corps, have arrested a man, Yisa Aderibigbe, for allegedly raping two minors in Osogbo.Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander on Saturday, said Aderibigbe was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 26, after a tip-o... -
![Osun Light Shall Never Go Dim - Atiku Reacts To Adeleke's Sack]()
Osun Light Shall Never Go Dim - Atiku Reacts To Adeleke's Sack
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the sack of Governor Ademola Adeleke.It was reported that the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo on Friday upturned the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the July 16th 202... -
![Davido's Cousin, Sina Rambo Boasts, Says His Father Remains Osun Governor]()
Davido's Cousin, Sina Rambo Boasts, Says His Father Remains Osun Governor
Adesina Adeleke aka Sina Rambo, son of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that his father will remain in office as the governor.He said this via his Instagram Story shortly after today’s judgement.Recall the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal annulled the July 16 governorship el... -
![Why Tribunal Removed Ademola Adeleke As Governor of Osun State]()
Why Tribunal Removed Ademola Adeleke As Governor of Osun State
The Osun state election petitions tribunal has given reasons for sacking Ademola Adeleke as Governor of Osun state. Recall that Adeleke was on Friday sacked from office by the Tribunal ending his 62 days in office. While annulling the July 16 Osun governorship poll results, the tribunal held that t... -
![Tinubu’s Campaign Spokesperson Celebrates Sack Of Ademola Adeleke As Governor of Osun State]()
Tinubu’s Campaign Spokesperson Celebrates Sack Of Ademola Adeleke As Governor of Osun State
The Director, Media and Publicity of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Team, Bayo Onanuga has congratulated former governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola after he was today, declared winner of the the 2022 governorship election in the state. The three-man Osun State Election Petition Tribunal chaire... -
![Davido's Cousin, Sina Rambo Boasts, Says His Father Remains Osun Governor]()
Davido's Cousin, Sina Rambo Boasts, Says His Father Remains Osun Governor
Adesina Adeleke aka Sina Rambo, son of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that his father will remain in office as the governor.He said this via his Instagram Story shortly after today’s judgement.Recall the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal annulled the July 16 governorship el... -
![No Fewer Than 3 Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen In Osun]()
No Fewer Than 3 Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen In Osun
No fewer than three residents of a village located in Iwo, Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State, have reportedly been kidnapped by some unknown gunmen.The gun-wielding men were said to have invaded the Iwo local community and whisked away three habitants.The three abductees it was leant are Fula... -
![Osun Police Arraign Mother, Two Sons For Allegedly Assaulting Policeman]()
Osun Police Arraign Mother, Two Sons For Allegedly Assaulting Policeman
The Osun State Police Command on Monday, arraigned one Otitola Adunni,65, her son, Otitola, 34 and Ismaila Abdullahi, 16 before a Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, for allegedly assaulting a policeman.They were docked on three counts bordering on assault, breach of peace and reckless driving.Poli... -
![Hoodlums Beat Okada Rider To Death Over Payment In Osun State]()
Hoodlums Beat Okada Rider To Death Over Payment In Osun State
Some suspected hoodlums said to be raiding construction sites at Kobongbogboe area of Osogbo, Osun State, have allegedly beaten a commercial motorcyclist to death.The motorcyclist, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital followin... -
![Corp Member Posted To Osun Secondary School Bleeds After Allegedly Assaulted By Students]()
Corp Member Posted To Osun Secondary School Bleeds After Allegedly Assaulted By Students
A corps member posted to a secondary school in Osun state was assaulted by his students.The attack left the corps member with a cut on his head.In a video shared online, blood is seen running down the corps member's face and staining his shirt. "We won't take this," voices are ... -
![4 Robbers Who Set Victim Ablaze Sentenced To Death By Hanging In Osun]()
4 Robbers Who Set Victim Ablaze Sentenced To Death By Hanging In Osun
Justice Jide Falola of the Osun State High Court, Osogbo has sentenced four men to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder. The convicts, Hammed Rafiu, 37, Rasidi Waidi, 39, Kayode Sunday, 29 and Owolabi Bashiru, 54, a security guard, were arraigned before the court on October 23, 2019 on six... -
![17 Passengers Escape Death In A Terrible Accident In Osun]()
17 Passengers Escape Death In A Terrible Accident In Osun
The Osun Sector Commander, Mr Paul Okpe, disclosed this in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, on Friday in Osogbo.Okpe said the accident happened at about 11:10 a.m. around Km 3 Omo Ijesa Bend area after two vehicles collided. ”We received a distress call at about 1... -
![Gov. Adeleke Reveals What Atiku Will Do If Elected President By Osun]()
Gov. Adeleke Reveals What Atiku Will Do If Elected President By Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will ease the huge debt of the state if elected president on 25 February.Governor Adeleke stated this on Wednesday at a rally in the Okesa area of Ilesa East.“You need to vote for all PDP candidates beca... -
![Two Farmers Kidnapped In Osun, N10M Ransom Demanded]()
Two Farmers Kidnapped In Osun, N10M Ransom Demanded
Suspected kidnappers have abducted two farmers, Samuel Oladotun and Fashola Tobiloba, in Ileogbo, Osun State.The victims and seven others were returning from their farms in a bus, when their vehicle came under attack along the Oke Osun Area, Ileogbo, on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023.It w... -
!["I Won 2018 Election But Was Cheated” -Osun Governor Adeleke]()
"I Won 2018 Election But Was Cheated” -Osun Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has narrated how he was “cheated” in the governorship election of 2018.Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of that election following rerun polls in some polling units.Mr Oyetola later lost his second term bid to Mr Adel... -
![Eight Filling Stations Sealed In Osun For Selling Petrol Above Regulated Price]()
Eight Filling Stations Sealed In Osun For Selling Petrol Above Regulated Price
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, on Thursday, sealed eight filling stations in Osun State for allegedly selling Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, above the government-approved pump price.NMDPRA coordinator in the state, Mr Kunle Adeyemo, said this after the agency�... -
![We Have Moved On In Osun – Adeleke Replies Oyetola]()
We Have Moved On In Osun – Adeleke Replies Oyetola
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called out his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola.Adeleke also asked him to put an end to any hope of a possible return as governor of the State.He declared that God is not a supporter of electoral banditry and deceit but of justice, equity and honesty.The go... -
![Former Osun commissioner, Idowu Korede Reportedly Died]()
Former Osun commissioner, Idowu Korede Reportedly Died
A former Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation in Osun State, Idowu Korede, is dead.Sources said Mr Korede died in Lagos on Saturday night, a few hours to the new year, from an illness.The sources said Mr Korede had been battling the undisclosed illness for some time.The late politician haile... -
![Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke Suspends More Osun Officials For Alleged Corruption]()
Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke Suspends More Osun Officials For Alleged Corruption
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has suspended the state’s head of Primary Health Care Development Board, Adebukola Olujide, and the Secretary of Osun State Health Insurance Scheme, Niyi Oginni.Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson of the governor, announced this in a statement on Saturday in Os... -
![Osun Govt Directs Oyetola, Wife, Former Appointees To Return Official Vehicles In Their Custody]()
Osun Govt Directs Oyetola, Wife, Former Appointees To Return Official Vehicles In Their Custody
The immediate past governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, his wife, Kafayat Oyetola and other former political appointees have been directed to immediately return official vehicles which are in their possession.The directive was given by the Asset Recovery Panel of the Osun State Government on Fr... -
![Osun APC Speak On Adeleke’s N2.9B Vehicles’ Allegation, Reveal It's Untrue]()
Osun APC Speak On Adeleke’s N2.9B Vehicles’ Allegation, Reveal It's Untrue
The allegations that Adegboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor of Osun State and other former political appointees in his administration carted away vehicles worth N2.9 billion have been described as untrue by the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Making this known in a sta... -
![Osun Govt Directs Oyetola, Wife, Former Appointees To Return Official Vehicles In Their Custody]()
Osun Govt Directs Oyetola, Wife, Former Appointees To Return Official Vehicles In Their Custody
The immediate past governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, his wife, Kafayat Oyetola and other former political appointees have been directed to immediately return official vehicles which are in their possession.The directive was given by the Asset Recovery Panel of the Osun State Government on Fr... -
![67Yr Old Cocoa Merchant, Siyanbola Abiodun Arraigned Over N33m Fraud In Osun]()
67Yr Old Cocoa Merchant, Siyanbola Abiodun Arraigned Over N33m Fraud In Osun
A 67-year-old cocoa merchant, Siyanbola Abiodun, has been arraigned at an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding a company to the tune of N33 million. Abiodun was brought to the court on three counts bordering on fraud, stealing and false swearing to an affidavit. According to prosecu... -
![Osun APC Alludes To Withdrawal Of Adeleke’s DSS Personnel As A Bad Omen]()
Osun APC Alludes To Withdrawal Of Adeleke’s DSS Personnel As A Bad Omen
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has stated that the news of the withdrawal of the Department of State Services (DSS) personnel from the security details of Governor Ademola Adeleke is a bad omen.The party also stated that the news of the insult on the DSS personnel was an unsavour... -
![State Security Service (SSS) Withdraws Personnel From Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke]()
State Security Service (SSS) Withdraws Personnel From Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke
The State Security Service (SSS) has reportedly withdrawn its personnel attached to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.It was gathered that the security agency withdrew the personnel on Thursday following a disagreement between the personnel and police officers in the governor’s convoy.The SSS ... -
![Osun State Gov., Ademola Adeleke Reverses Osun State Poly Tuition Fees From ₦112,850 To ₦67,850]()
Osun State Gov., Ademola Adeleke Reverses Osun State Poly Tuition Fees From ₦112,850 To ₦67,850
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the reversal of the school fees of Osun State Polytechnic Iree to the initial amount prior to July 2022 Governorship election.It will be recalled that the tuition fees for fresh students was increased from #67,850 to #112,850 for stu...
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