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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola SAMSON, popularly known as BOVAS as the new Chancellor of the Osun State University, Osogbo. The tenure of the former Chancellor, Apostle Folorunso Alakija ended on March 18, 2026 and the government of Osun State paid a celebration visit to Apostle Folorunso Alakija on Friday 8th May, 2026 to express the gratitude of the University to the Alakija family for the excellent support that the Alakija family gave the University and Osun State. Apostle Folorunso Alakija served the University for 10 years(2016-2026) as Chancellor. The State Governor commended the impact of Apostle Alakija which he said remains a living legacy, especially the donation of the multi-billion naira Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital to the Osun State University.   The new Chancellor, Mrs Victoria Adunola Samson, popularly called Mama BOVAS is the founder of the popular B...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Khamis Iyanda Olatunde Badmus, on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. Governor Adeleke described Alhaji Badmus as an accomplished elder statesman, respected businessman, and distinguished Islamic leader whose life has been defined by service to humanity, promotion of religious harmony, and sustained contributions to national development. In a congratulatory message, the Governor stated, “I warmly felicitate with the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Khamis Iyanda Olatunde Badmus, on the remarkable occasion of his 80th birthday. Reaching this milestone in good health and honour is a special grace from Almighty Allah.” He added, “Alhaji Badmus has remained a shining example of humility, generosity, discipline, and dedication to the growth of Islam and the progress of society. His life of i...

The Osun Grassroots Media Team, popularly known as Aseyori IMOLE Osun, today held its monthly meeting where members collectively mourned the gruesome murder of Eluyera Kolade, an Accord member in AMBO ward, Ikire, Irewole local government.The group also called on the police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, stressing that the perpetrator must be brought to justice. Speaking at the meeting, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Media Monitoring, Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin, described the killing as a dangerous escalation of political activity. He urged law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned in tracking the attackers and supporting evidence-led prosecution. He further appealed to members not to be discouraged, noting that the community must remain united and steadfast, even as they strengthen grassroots engagement. Eluyera Kolade who was killed by suspected APC thugs, Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin described the killing as t...

TICC CALLS THE ATTENTION OF THE SECURITY AGENCIES, AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO COORDINATED POLITICAL VANDALISM IN OSUN STATE The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) wishes to urgently draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, security agencies, civil society organizations, election observers, and the international community to the growing pattern of politically motivated violence and coordinat ed vandalism currently being unleashed across Osun State by desperate elements linked to the Osun APC. In the early hours of today, billboards belonging to the Imole Campaign and the ACCORD were vandalized and destroyed across several parts of Osun State, including Irewole, Ayedaade, Irepodun, and Osogbo Local Governments. We have it on good authority that this operation was coordinated by a notorious thug identified as Asiri Eniba, allegedly aided by some compromised security operatives who supervised or looked away while these criminal acts were carried out...

 Sunday Okunade Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has charged newly inaugurated Justices of Peace (JPs) in the state to serve as ambassadors of peace, honesty, and equity in the discharge of their duties. He also warned them against partisanship, corruption, and abuse of office, stressing that the position demands integrity and dedication to public service. The governor gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony of one hundred and thirty (130) JPs held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat Complex, Abere. He reminded the newly sworn-in JPs that the oath they took was not only before the government but also before God and the people they are expected to serve faithfully. Governor Adeleke described the office of the Justice of Peace as a respected institution with a long-standing tradition in Nigeria’s legal system. According to him, the position is one of honour, trust, and community service, req...

 In a show of grassroots support for the ACCORD, Hon Awokojo Toba Ayotunde, popularly known as Awokojo for Imole, made notable financial and material contributions during the Edun Abon Ward 2 General Meeting of Ife North Local Government held at ST Peter Anglican Primary School. Addressing party members and local stakeholders, Hon Awokojo announced a cash donation of ₦100,000 to the ward and an additional ₦400,000 donation to some local government leaders within the party. In further support of the ongoing re-election efforts of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, he also donated 150 IMOLE re-election campaign caps to the ward, which were received with enthusiasm by party faithful. In his remarks, Hon Awokojo urged members not to be “deceived by APC Greek gift,” warning that while the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government has deliberately withheld and diverted Local Government allocations, Governor Ademola Adeleke has remained steadfast in his re...