NYSC extends service year for 12 corps members in Osun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has extended the service year of 12 corps members over various infractions. This was disclosed by the State Coordinator, Ekang Ita Kubiangha, during the passing-out ceremony held in Osogbo. He revealed that a total of 1,808 corps members successfully completed their service and were issued certificates. […]
Oluwo bars NASS member, Mudashiru from palace over alleged neglect
The Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has barred a member of the House of Representatives, Lukman Mudashiru, from entering his palace in Iwo. The monarch said the decision was due to alleged neglect of traditional institutions by the lawmaker. He expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of engagement with the palace and the […]
Mob attack on Amotekun office in Osun injures personnel
The Osun Amotekun has confirmed a violent attack on its Egbedore Local Government command in Awo, Osun State. The incident, which happened on Monday evening, left several personnel injured and led to the theft of firearms. According to the agency, the crisis began when a civilian ran to the office seeking safety after being chased […]
Gov Adeleke dismisses APC call for Chief of Staff’s resignation
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has rejected calls from the APC for the resignation of his Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye, describing the demand as a “melancholic tantrum.” The APC alleged Akinleye’s involvement in a N13.7 billion payroll fraud controversy. Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, praised Akinleye as an efficient and competent Chief of Staff, highlighting […]
Alleged payroll fraud: Osun APC asks Adeleke’s Chief of Staff to resign
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has called on Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, to resign over alleged links to a N13.7 billion payroll fraud. The party said the controversy has embarrassed the state government. In a statement signed by Kola Olabisi, the APC accused Akinleye of damaging public […]
Lent, Ramadan: Gov Adeleke approves reduced working hours for Osun workers
Ademola Adeleke has approved shorter working hours for civil servants in Osun State to support those observing Ramadan and Lent. The announcement, released in Osogbo, said the temporary adjustment is meant to ease the burden on workers during the fasting season. The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that the directive took effect from February 19, […]
Osun CP charges newly promoted officers to be more dedicated to duty
The Commissioner of Police in Osun State has charged newly promoted officers to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility and dedication to duty. He encouraged them to uphold professionalism and remain committed to protecting lives and property across the state. Speaking during a brief ceremony, the police chief reminded the officers that […]
Osun LG allocation row: APC accuses state govt of distorting facts
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of deliberately misrepresenting facts over federal allocations meant for reinstated local government chairmen and councillors. The opposition party claimed the alleged distortion was aimed at confusing residents and weakening the authority of the reinstated council officials. In a statement released […]
LG dispute: Gov Adeleke rejects calls for emergency rule in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, describing them as politically motivated attempts to create unrest. The governor, through his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, said the appeals by unnamed civil society groups were linked to ongoing disputes over local government control rather than genuine security threats. The […]
Osun council fund dispute deepens as ALGON, APC clash
The disagreement over the control and use of local government funds in Osun State has escalated, with leaders of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) offering sharply different explanations. The controversy centres on who is legally authorised to manage council accounts and how public funds have been […]