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Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned of stern state action against traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to  sustain current peace and de-escalation of the crisis in their communities. The Governor issued the warning against the backdrop of online reports that some faceless groups across the conflict areas are planning another round of attacks. “In the midst of sallah celebrations,  I got reports of some people planning another round of conflict around Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun towns. The security agencies have tightened surveillance to ensure no attacks take place.  “The security agencies are also speeding up the interrogation of key chieftains and actors in the conflict. I will remind top leaders of the towns that the peace undertaking they are signing are not for joke. They will be held accountable. There will be accountability before the law. “The curfew we relaxed was on humanitarian grounds. As a compassionate government...

Osun state governor,Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the teeming National Youth Corps Service scheme members to be dedicated to community development during their service year in Osun state. Governor Adeleke made the disclosure during a second edition of a day sensitization exercise for all corps members serving in various Ministries,Departments and Agencies of Government ( MDAs) in the State Secretariat Complex ,Abeere. The state commissioner for youth affairs, Hon.Olagunju Moshood Olaleke represented Governor Adeleke at the programme tagged Clean Up Abeere. Coordinated by Hon. Ojo Isaac Sanmi, Special Assistant to the Governor in the office of the Chief of staff to the governor, the one day sensitization cum clean up exercise had all the male and female corps members fully kitted in their NYSC khaki uniforms while cleaning all the premises of the State Government Secretariat . The clean up exercise which first began at the Ministry of Finance and ...

Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the teeming National Youth Corps Service scheme members to be dedicated to community development during their service year in Osun state. Governor Adeleke made the disclosure during a second edition of a day sensitization exercise for all corps members serving in various Ministries,Departments and Agencies of Government ( MDAs) in the State Secretariat Complex ,Abeere. The state commissioner for youth affairs, Hon.Olagunju Moshood Olaleke represented Governor Adeleke at the programme tagged Clean Up Abeere. Coordinated by Hon. Ojo Isaac Sanmi, Special Assistant to the Governor in the office of the Chief of staff to the governor, the one day sensitization cum clean up exercise had all the male and female corps members fully kitted in their NYSC khaki uniforms while cleaning all the premises of the State Government Secretariat . The clean up exercise which first began at the Ministry of Finance and...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of this year's Ramadan period, describing the 29-day fasting period as a divine grace for spiritual renewal. Governor Adeleke rejoices with Muslim faithfuls for the ease with which Allah makes the observance of one of the pillars of Islam, charging them to sustain the culture of giving and selflessness that characterised the Holy month. The Governor enjoins Osun people to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr to pray for enduring peace and sustainable development for Osun state and Nigeria as a whole, urging Muslims to use their respective"ground of prayers and homes to seek the face of Allah subhanawatahallah to frustrate renewed efforts of some selfish political actors to throw our State into chaos out of desperation to seize power through the backdoor." He rallies the people not to be despaired by the antics of self...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his Seventy Three birthday anniversary, describing the number one citizen of the nation as “a resourceful democrat with tested decades of democratic activism” In a birthday message personally signed by him, Governor Adeleke recalled the huge contributions of Mr President to the economic and democratic development of the nation, citing his transformational days as the Lagos state governor and his ongoing bold reforms at the national level. The Governor who lauded the president's capacity to make bold decisions noted that this birthday is “an occasion to reflect on the goodness of Almighty God in the life of the first family and especially that of the Number One Citizen. “Your life typifies divine grace and exceptional blessings from the beginning to date. You are a chosen one with all attributes of a blessed leader.  “Mr President, I pray that the divine hand that h...

By Sarafa Ibrahim On Tuesday, something interesting happened at the Akure division of the Court of Appeal. After weeks of stirring needless controversy and crisis with subjective interpretation of court judgements, the Osun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are back at the Court of Appeal to get the appeal dismissed by the appellate on  January 13, 2025, relisted.  Although, the application could not be heard on Tuesday due to the inability of the APC to serve its co-appealants in the case, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Babarinde Nurudeen Idowu, the application was a glaring admission of the existence of a subsisting and valid judgement that nullified the October 15, 2022 local governments election in Osun state for violating Sections 28, 29 and 150 of the Electoral Act, 2022.  But that was not the only gist that the whole scenario presented. In November 2024, one of the respondent had approached the Court of Appeal with an applicati...

The long running battle between Osun state government and Thors Explorations firm was today amicably resolved in the presence of the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake and the management of the Thors Explorations company. After a conflict resolution meeting initiated by the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, the parties agreed to jointly work together to address four major areas of disagreement raised by the Osun state government against Thors Explorations Limited. The issues listed by the state government include resolution of Osun shareholding in the Segilola Mining company, tax payment by the firm, environmental degradation, disputed mining fields among others. Governor Adeleke in his address to the minister and management team of the ministry commended the minister and the Federal Ministry of Mines for the intervention, adding that “As a responsible regulator of the solid mineral sector, I commend you...

The Osun state government has rejected the position of the Central Bank of Nigeria on its nominee for the directorship of Living Trust Mortgage Bank, urging the apex bank to review its position in the interest of due process, compliance with regulatory acts and shareholder interest. The state government posited that as a major shareholder and as largest depositor in the said bank, the state has inalienable right to nominate a director which in this case is Dr Wale Boluwaduro. While affirming that its nominee has no criminal or professional misconduct, the government urged the leadership of the apex bank to reconsider its so as to protect the state's interest as a major shareholder in the said bank. Osun state government posited that failure to grant the state its due rights in the appointment of a director may lead to a review of its banking relationship with the Living Trust as the depositor with various running costs of the Ministry, Department and Agency in the bank....

  Osun state government is finally vindicated as the Osun State APC and its allies have finally appealed the judgement of the Federal High Court sacking the Yes/No Chairmen. APC had been in denial of the existence of the judgement sacking its kangaroo chairmen and has been holding unto a non - existing court order from the Court of Appeal. Reports indicated that the state APC was advised to face reality and address the FHC judgment which remains unvacated and binding. The application for the re-enlistment of the APC's appeal which was dismissed by the Court of Appeal against the APP's judgment came up today at the Court of Appeal, Akure. Many APC leaders were spotted at the Appeal Court. It would be recalled that the APC initial appeal was dismissed by the Appeal Court due to lack of diligent prosecution which in effect validated the Federal High Court judgement sacking the YES/NO Chairman.  Apart from the denial which has continued to haunt the Osun APC now and th...

● AS PAC ABANDONED KIDNAPPED CHIEFTAIN OF IFE ORIGIN A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Yemi Adediwura, has criticised the continued marginalisation of Ile-Ife, Osun State, by the party both at the state and federal levels, despite the town’s longstanding loyalty and support. Professor Adediwura, a Professor of Education at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, expressed his concerns in a statement issued on Sunday, where he also condemned the party’s silence over the abduction of the APC National Director of Administration, Dr Rauf Adeniji, who has remained in captivity for over two months. According to the APC stalwart, Ile-Ife has suffered neglect throughout the party’s 12-year rule in Osun State and during its administration at the federal level, with little to show in terms of infrastructure or political recognition for its indigenes. “The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State and at the national level must take a moment to reflect on ...

The recent allegations against Hon. Kolapo Alimi, accusing him of sponsoring communal violence in favour of Ifon, are not only false but also a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation. Those spreading these baseless claims ignore the fact that Hon. Alimi has dedicated his life to fostering peace, development, and unity between Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun . Given his  deep-rooted ties to three communities, it is unreasonable to suggest that he would instigate violence against a town he has contributed so much to.   Hon. Kolapo Alimi’s connection to Ilobu is undeniable. He once served as a teacher in Ilobu, where he helped shape the lives of many young students who have gone on to become successful individuals. His passion for education extended beyond the classroom, as he consistently supported schools and educational initiatives within the community. His contributions to Ilobu’s educational development are well-documented, and many can testify to his selfle...

Governor Ademola Adeleke and service commanders of the various security agencies in Osun have adopted stringent measures and operational plans to restore peace at Ifon-Ilobu-Erin Osun communities and permanently stop recurrence of the communal feud. The meeting witnessed a separate closed door meeting with traditional rulers and chiefs from the affected communities with stern warnings to embrace peace or face the full wrath of the law. Various service commanders at the meeting discussed the presentations by the state governor and adopted several peace measures which are already under implementation. Governor Adeleke had earlier called for decisive action to permanently resolve the conflict and proceeded to issue directives to the commanders for immediate action. Part of the directives include immediate deployment of the joint task force with all necessary logistics for operational results, summoning of key ring leaders in the affected towns for inter...

... extends curfew time to 24 hours ...directs security agencies to extend security surveillance and compliance to the community Following the escalation of the crisis between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon, Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved that the curfew be extended to Erin-Osun town. The curfew time is now 24 hours daily. This is as the Governor directs all security agencies such as the Military, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp NSCDC, Immigration, NDLEA, and AMOTEKUN among others to extend its security surveillance to the community. All the security agencies are to ensure strict compliance to the curfew, which is now 24 hours daily until peace is restored. The imposed curfew was necessary to forestall escalation of the crisis and breakdown of law and order due to the communal clashes in the communities. According to the statement by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, where...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate security operations to restore peace between Ifon and Ilobu communities, urging the peace committee to revive the peace deal. In a statement issued over the renewed crisis, Governor Adeleke enjoined the joint security task force to step in immediately and stop the clashes. The Governor who decried the politicization of the crisis tasked the task force to go after the ring leaders and ensure they face the full wrath of the law. He further urged the peace committee to ensure immediate cessation of hostility to preserve lives and properties. The Governor who lamented the repeated breach of peace deals among the warring communities warned that his administration will take stringent action on the buffer zone between the two communities unless hostility stopped immediately. The Governor is currently holding security and political engagements to find a lasting solution to the crisis which predates the administration of Governor Ademo...

The Osun State Government continues to lead the charge in climate action as two of its distinguished officials, alongside renowned climate expert Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, were honoured with the prestigious Climate Action Ambassador Award at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Climate Action in Nigeria (SCAN), held at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Consultant on Climate Change and Renewable Energy to the Osun State Government, and Hon. Bamikole Omisore, Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Multilateral Relations, were recognised for their exceptional contributions to climate action in Osun State and Nigeria. Themed “Climate Change Impacts, Smart Strategies, and Sustainable Linkages for Development,” the conference brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in the environmental sector to discuss innovative solutions for mitigating climate change. Professo...

Osun State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Aderibigbe Kayode Abdulrasheed, popularly known as 'Asendo', hosted a remarkable empowerment event in Odo-Otin Local Government.  The event held at the Commissioner's residence, along Ekusa Road, Inisa, aimed at supporting party members by distributing valuable household appliances and essential food items, highlighting the Commissioner’s commitment to uplifting his constituency. The event was attended by notable party dignitaries, including Hon. Bola Ajao, the Osun State PDP Party Secretary, who represented the State PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi. In his speech, Hon. Ajao eulogized the empowerment initiatives of Hon. Aderibigbe, praising his dedication and the positive impact of his programs on the lives of constituents. Alhaji Oyelami KK. also took the stage to applaud Hon. Aderibigbe, appreciating his continuous support for the people of Odo-Otin and labelling him a role model...

Amidst the commencement of the  raining season, Osun state government has approved modalities for the operations of tractors across farmlands in Osun state. Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola Faseru who confirmed the development said interested farmers are to reach out to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry or the General Manager of Osun State Agricultural Development Corporation (OSSADEC) through virtual or physical applications. He noted that the government is subsidizing the operational rate per acre to lower the cost of farm operations, explaining further that the tractors will be domiciled at the OSSADEC farm centre located across the state. Hon. Faseru who said some of the tractors are already in operation in some farmlands noted that the ministry is working to set up technical centres at designated locations for maintenance of the tractors. He narrated further that tractor drivers are being assembled, trained and retrained for seamless operation even as h...

The infra expenditure of One Hundred and Fifty Nine Billion naira recently unveiled by Governor Ademola Adeleke covers more projects not listed in the Governor's speech because they are not mega -infra projects. Those projects not listed include bridges, neighborhood town roads, ongoing intervention in the water sector and projects within the health sector beyond primary health care centres. While the major projects listed by Mr Governor is around One Hundred and Eleven Billion Naira plus, the projects listed under the general infra sector is around Forty Eighty Billion Naira. There is therefore no crisis of computation or any budgetary manipulation. Mr Governor concentrated on reading out only the key projects, leaving out projects under the general category to save time. The full breakdown of the infra plan is however available at the Ministry of Works and  Infrastructure. Members of the public who are interested in the breakdown can reach out to the ministry at the s...

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun State, Comrade (Dr.) Christopher Abimbola Arapasopo, has strongly condemned a recent report by a faceless group called the Osun Workers Union (OWU). This was contained in a statement he personally signed today. According to him, the report by OWU is delusional as well as misleading. The NLC chairman dismissed OWU’s claims, alleging that the group is being sponsored by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to discredit Governor Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Arapasopo emphasized that Governor Adeleke has remained committed to his promises to both active workers and retirees in the state. He stated that the government has consistently met its financial obligations and has not defaulted on salary payments or pension settlements. “The Governor has been paying half-salary arrears monthly to workers who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme and are yet to receive their bonds. He did this o...

● SAYS  NO N40B IS ALLOCATED TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN 2025 BUDGET The recent statement credited to a faceless labour group on state pension and salary payments to Osun workers should be ignored as the ranting of an anti-labour clique proxying for the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC). Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed said the official organs of labour movement in Osun state are the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, the two bodies that have variously awarded medals of honour and appreciation to the Governor for his outstanding actions on welfare, pension payments and overall care for Osun workers. In several statements, the NLC and the TUC have described Governor Adeleke as the best to ever happen to the labour movement in Osun state, a position deeply supported by Osun workers and pensioners. The non-existing Osun Workers Union (OWU) is just a wing of the state All Progressive Congress, a party that is desperat...

The Osun State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Ayobola Elizabeth Fadeyi Awolowo, joined global leaders on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, reinforcing Osun’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.  The high-level event, themed Beijing +30: Strategic Joint Event for Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment, was held at the Diplomat Hall, United Nations Headquarters, and provided a platform for key discussions on advancing women’s rights in Nigeria and beyond. Representing Osun, Hon. Ayo Awolowo actively engaged in deliberations with UN Women and other global stakeholders. She highlighted Osun’s strides in promoting women's empowerment through policy reforms, skill development programs, and economic opportunities aimed at bridging gender gaps in leadership and economic participation. During the event, the Honourable Commissioner emphasised Osun’s dedication to ...

● Sets to Sue Banik for Defamation and Libel The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has denied baseless allegations of financial misconduct levelled by Adebayo Adeleke (Banik), daring the former Commissioner to answer invitations of anti-graft agencies over weighty allegations against him. In a personally signed press statement, Oluomo Alimi vowed to drag Banik to court for defamation of character and libel, submitting that attempt by Banik to spread the mud would not stop the weighty and documented financial and contract scams now before the anti-corruption agencies. The full statement by Oluomo Alimi reads as follows: “Ordinarily,I wouldn't have again dignified the already jittery and embattled Prince Adebayo Adeleke (a k.a Banik) and his likes, with a response of this nature as a result of yet another spurious and unverified allegations he raised against me as currently being circulated in the social media, today, Th...

The Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Public Health, Dr Akindele Adekunle, has described the outbursts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on plaques affixed to the newly rehabilitated Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the state as a calculated attempt to distract attention of the public away from the raging questions of accountability that has dogged its members in the immediate past administration on the utilisation of a $20.5 million grant. Dr Akindele dismissed as a fallacy the insinuation by the APC that the Adeleke-led government is trying to take credit for job done by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, calling on the APC to come out of its illusion by embracing the truth of its failures, particularly in the health sector. "Ordinarily, we would have ignored the ranting of the Osun APC knowing well its usual antics to divert public attention whenever questions of accountability is posed on any of its members," Dr Akindele noted, adding that ...