3 h. ago Adeleke Summons Security Council Meeting Over Community, Amotekun Clash

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has summoned a meeting of the State Security Council following a fatal clash between members of the Akinlalu community and the Amotekun security outfit. In response to the incident, the governor also dispatched a high-level government delegation to the affected area and ordered a full-scale investigation into the […]

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15 h. ago Omisore declares interest in 2026 Osun governorship under APC

Iyiola Omisore, former deputy governor of Osun, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in the state read more Omisore declares interest in 2026 Osun governorship under APC

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18 h. ago Omisore Declares Intention To Run In Osun 2026 Governorship Race

Omisore stated that his formal declaration will take place on October 7, 2025, at the APC secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital. The post Omisore Declares Intention To Run In Osun 2026 Governorship Race appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Governor Adeleke Orders Full Investigation Into Osun Community, Amotekun Deadly Clash

Governor Adeleke Orders Full Investigation Into Osun Community, Amotekun Deadly Clash By Joshua Dada, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has despatched top-level government delegation to Akinlalu communith over recent killings involving the Amotekun security outfit just as the state government has launched full investigation into the incident. Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale […]

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19 h. ago Omisore Declares Intention To Run For Osun Governorship In 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Omisore, who also served as a former Deputy Governor of the state, made the announcement in a statement shared on his official X handle. Omisore made the announcement on Saturday,  […] The post Omisore Declares Intention To Run For Osun Governorship In 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has promised to re-engage the 1,500 teachers employed by the former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola but sacked by the administration of Ademola Adeleke. The association reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots governance, assuring that the legally recognized All Progressives Congress […] The post Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Adeleke: Osun will reclaim unlawfully seized local government allocations

Tribune Online Adeleke: Osun will reclaim unlawfully seized local government allocations OSUN State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on during the week spoke with journalists on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, assessed his government’s performance and addressed concerns surrounding the lingering local government allocation crisis in the state. On Nigeria at 65 Governor Adeleke described Nigeria’s journey since independence as remarkable, despite several hurdles. According to him, “Nigeria […] Adeleke: Osun will reclaim unlawfully seized local government allocations Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Court Freezes 30 Osun LGs’ Accounts Amid Federal Allocation Dispute

The protracted legal battle over the control of local government allocations in Osun State intensified on Thursday, as the Oyo State High Court directed the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to freeze 30 accounts operated by the sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) council chairmen. The interim injunction, obtained by the currently elected 30 council chairmen, […] The post Court Freezes 30 Osun LGs’ Accounts Amid Federal Allocation Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Osun LG funds: Court extends account freezing order till October 9

Tribune Online Osun LG funds: Court extends account freezing order till October 9 At the court sitting in Ibadan on Friday,  further arguments were presented in the form of a further affidavit deposed to by a senior personnel of one of the 30 local government councils. Osun LG funds: Court extends account freezing order till October 9 Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Crisis brew in Osun communities over plan to relegate 2 monarchs

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo There is brewing crisis in Osun communities, Okeolooru Obalufon and Irante, Boluwaduro Local Government of Osun State, over purported plan to relegate monarchs of the communities after their promotion by the state government. A letter obtained by Daily Sun and dated 15th September, showed that Oba Ogundele Olasunkanmi Matthew, the Onirante […] The post Crisis brew in Osun communities over plan to relegate 2 monarchs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Yoruba Union Gives Osun Governor Adeleke Seven Days To Identify Amotekun Operatives Behind Akinlalu Residents’ Killings

The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has given Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, a seven-day ultimatum to take decisive action against members of the Amotekun Corps accused of killing three members of one family and injuring several others in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area. The group urged the governor to ensure the […] The post Yoruba Union Gives Osun Governor Adeleke Seven Days To Identify Amotekun Operatives Behind Akinlalu Residents’ Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Ife Monarchs Give Oluwo 21 Days To Prove Allegation Against Ooni Over Ex

A 21-day ultimatum has been handed down to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, to prove his allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over alleged conspiracy with his former Canadian wife to assassinate him. Traditional rulers from Ife North local government area of Osun State, under the umbrella of Origbo […]

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3 d. ago Probe attempt to pay out N12.75bn Osun LG funds as legal fees, PDP asks IGP, EFCC

Tribune Online Probe attempt to pay out N12.75bn Osun LG funds as legal fees, PDP asks IGP, EFCC •PDP is confused, members of the public should disregard the claim, says APC spokesperson THE Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the sacked APC chairmen in the state to illegally pay out almost N13 billion of the state’s local government funds as […] Probe attempt to pay out N12.75bn Osun LG funds as legal fees, PDP asks IGP, EFCC Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Governor Adeleke Grants Amnesty To 36 Convicts To Mark Nigeria’s Independence Day

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, respectively, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, said the gesture was made in line with the powers conferred […]

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3 d. ago Osun: Adeleke grants pardon to 36 convicts to mark Nigeria at 65

Tribune Online Osun: Adeleke grants pardon to 36 convicts to mark Nigeria at 65 In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Osun State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has granted Independence Day amnesty to 36 convicts... Osun: Adeleke grants pardon to 36 convicts to mark Nigeria at 65 Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Governor Adeleke Harps On Rule Of Law, True Federalism

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has congratulated Nigerians on the 65th Independence anniversary of the country, calling for the observance of the rule of law and national reform for true federalism. In a statement issued to mark Independence Day signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke described […]

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4 d. ago Unity, Consistency Key For APC’s Success In Osun In 2026 Election – Oyetola

  Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) readiness to reclaim power in Osun State in the 2026 governorship election. Oyetola made the declaration during a special prayer session held on Monday, in Iragbiji to mark his 71st birthday. During the event, the former Osun State Governor […] The post Unity, Consistency Key For APC’s Success In Osun In 2026 Election – Oyetola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Osun Lawmakers Warn Against Illegal Access To Local Government Fund

Osun State House of Assembly, on Monday, warned that only duly authorised officers under the employment of the Local Government Service Commission were permitted to be signatories to local government accounts. This formed part of the resolution of the House at its plenary as contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the […]

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5 d. ago CBN, OAGF Deny Release Of Withheld Osun LG Funds To APC Members

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ànd the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) have denied reports of the release of the witheld Osun State Local Government financial allocations to the chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022. The two agencies of government told […]

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5 d. ago CBN, OAGF deny releasing withheld Osun LG funds to APC chairmen, councillors

Tribune Online CBN, OAGF deny releasing withheld Osun LG funds to APC chairmen, councillors The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja denied the release of the Osun State Local Government withheld financial allocations... CBN, OAGF deny releasing withheld Osun LG funds to APC chairmen, councillors Tribune Online

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