Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the constitution of a panel of inquiry to investigate and resolve the ongoing chieftaincy dispute between the towns of Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in the Obokun Local Government Council area. This decision comes in the wake of violent clashes that erupted following the appointment of a new traditional … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has announced its withdrawal from the February 22, 2025, local government elections, citing a recent Appeal Court ruling that reinstated previously elected local government officials. The party’s decision was communicated in a letter signed by Osun APC Secretary, Alao Olabisi Kamoru, and addressed to the Osun State … Read more
The peaceful atmosphere of Osun State was shattered on Monday as the sacked chairman of Irewole Local Government, Remi Abass, was brutally murdered by unknown gunmen at the local government secretariat in Ikire. Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic scene as the assailants stormed the secretariat in broad daylight, firing multiple gunshots. “It was sudden and chaotic. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has openly disputed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent claim of creating 250,000 jobs within the past two years, describing the assertion as exaggerated and misleading. The party criticized the governor’s administration for its failure to address critical employment gaps in the education and healthcare sectors, raising concerns over … Read more
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has announced that the upcoming local government elections in the state, scheduled for February 22, 2025, will be held exclusively in the 30 constitutionally recognized council areas. This announcement was made by OSSIEC Chairman, Barrister Hashim Abioye, during a discussion at the 44th edition of The Frontliners organized … Read more
The Osun State Government has taken decisive action to address the ongoing communal crisis between the Ifon and Ilobu communities. In a bid to resolve the conflict and ensure lasting peace, Governor Ademola Adeleke, represented by his Deputy Kola Adewusi, inaugurated an enlarged land crisis resolution committee on Monday at the Osun State Government Secretariat … Read more
Rauf Aregbesola, former Governor of Osun State, has expressed that his political organization, Omoluabi Progressives, is open to collaboration with all political parties, following their departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by the Organising and Publicity Secretary of Omoluabi Progressives, Aregbesola emphasized that the caucus possesses the numbers and strength … Read more
An ex-convict, Sunday Omisakin, has been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre in Osun State, just eight days after receiving a state pardon from Governor Ademola Adeleke. The incident has sparked concern about the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs for pardoned inmates and the potential risks of recidivism. Omisakin, who was on the list of 53 … Read more
The Coalition of Osun APC Interest Groups (COAIG) has emphasized the importance of fair selection in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, advocating for zoning the ticket to the West Senatorial District. COAIG maintains that this position is driven by a commitment to equitable representation rather than personal interests, urging other factions within the party … Read more
Oba Jelili Olaiya, the Ajeniju of Halleluyah Community in Osun State, has shared his harrowing experience after hoodlums attacked his palace last Friday, injuring four individuals, including himself. In an exclusive interview, Olaiya, who remains hospitalized, explained that the attack stemmed from accusations that he installed an Imam without approval from the Chief Imam of … Read more