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The attention of the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Osun State, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo has been drawn to a frivolous, unfounded and unthinking social media post, that the State government led by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has sold the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park. The assertion is not only ridiculous, it is also barbaric. It is indeed the figment of imagination of the enemy of Osun State, who have failed in their many attempts to blackmail, malign and disrepute the personality and good governance of the State Governor, especially in the economic sector.  The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) with no blueprint, agenda or ideas about effective governance should, ordinarily be ignored but this is to set the record straight, once and for all. The Nelson Mandela Freedom Park sits on the landed property of Federal Government, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), but developed by the government of Osun State under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesol...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Chairman of Accord in the state, Pastor Victor Akande, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, hailing him as a good source of strength in the charge to move Osun forward. Governor Adeleke recognises the party's chief sense of purpose and consensus building initiatives, which has not only unified the Accord in Osun but also strengthen public interest in the party, praising him for showing leadership when it mattered the most in the Osun Accord. The Governor lauds the celebrant for being pragmatic and taking initiatives that will advance the interest of Accord in Osun state, noting that Accord has become a household name in Osun state under his leadership. "On this day, I join family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate a versatile party administrator, Pastor Victor Akande, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Pastor Akande is a true reflection of dedication, offering the best of ca...

Bakare’s life story is one of discipline, resilience, education, and service. Born on September 13, 1985, in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Fatai Bakare, he grew up in a modest but loving home where values such as hard work, humility, and compassion were deeply encouraged. His roots in Ile Agbopa, Ogunjobi Odeniran, Ede South Local Government, Osun State, remain a strong part of his identity and continue to shape his commitment to the progress of his people. From his early years at St. Clare’s Catholic Nursery and Primary School, Isale Aro, Osogbo, to his secondary education at Our Lady and Saint Francis Catholic College and later Unity School, Ejigbo, Hon. Babatunde Bakare demonstrated seriousness and determination. His academic journey took him beyond Nigeria to the United Kingdom, where he completed his A-Levels at Havering College before studying Environmental Science at the University of Portsmouth, graduating with a Second-Class Upper Div...

The Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has responded fiercely to recent criticisms from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the opposition party as a “noisome barrel” that thrives on propaganda and political stalking. In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, the labour leader dismissed claims that he lives in hotels and moves around with armed guards, insisting such allegations could only come from those trailing his movements. He accused the APC of political shadowing, saying: “You could only know my whereabouts and routines if I were being watched and tailed around all the time. I don’t believe people are stalked because they are expected to win a lottery. This is clear political hounding.” Reacting to insinuations about his personal life, the NLC Chair refuted suggestions of “frolicking with women of easy virtues,” stressing that not everyone shares the “everyday customs” of APC members. He also questioned why public pl...

EJIGBO - 24/04/2026 The leading House of Representatives aspirant for Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Dr. AMB Adewale Majeed Salami, popularly known as TRANSFORMER has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. The declaration was made today in Ejigbo during a well-attended meeting of the Elder Caucus and party stakeholders. Addressing the gathering, Hon. Salami used the opportunity to urge party leaders and members to intensify mobilization efforts ahead of the August 15 governorship election. He emphasized the importance of securing victory for Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing key achievements of the current administration. According to him, “Both local and national indicators strongly favor our dear Governor. Osun State emerged victorious in the 2024 and 2025 Primary Health Care Challenge, earning a $500,000 award and setting a benchmark for excellence in the delivery of Primary He...

The Spokesperson of The Imole Campaign(TICC) Council, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, has declared that the true strength behind the re-election drive of Governor Ademola Adeleke lies with the people of Osun State themselves. Speaking on a Rave FM flagship program,  Frank Talk, in Osogbo, Olajengbesi emphasized that the governor’s visible performance across the state has naturally transformed citizens into active promoters of the administration. He highlighted the administration’s massive infrastructural strides and praised its commitment to transparency, noting that residents now enjoy unprecedented access to governance information, a sharp departure from the past. Dismissing opposition claims that the Imole Campaign Council is filled with recycled figures, Olajengbesi described its members as credible and experienced leaders within the Accord fold, insisting the allegations are driven by fear of the governor’s unassailable popularity. He assured residents that Governor ...