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By Tunde Olamilekan A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, sentenced one Musa Raji Mohammed to four years’ imprisonment for illegal transportation of 10.7 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa. The convict had pleaded guilty to the charges bordering on illicit drug trafficking during the trial. According to court…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs Titilola Adeleke, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening the health sector and promoting the well-being of women and children across the state. Mrs. Adeleke stated this on Monday during the official flag-off of a free cervical cancer…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The management of the University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Osun State, has approved a ₦50,000 reduction in hostel accommodation fees. The reduction followed the protest by the students on Monday over the high cost of accommodation. Following the protest, the school management had a meeting with the National Association of…
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By Tunde Olamilekan A resident of Iwo, Osun State, Tesleem Amobi, has lamented the eight-month blackout at Ode Onikumo and Kajola communities in the town. Amobi said the eight-month blackout has crippled economic activities in the area, with traders and artisans bearing the brunt of it. He described the situation…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Two House of Representatives members from Osun East, Hon Taofeeq Ajilesoro and Hon Wole Oke recently met with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola. Although details of the meeting were not made available, Oke, who posted about the meeting with the leader of…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Governor Ademola Adeleke, has presented N705.794 billion, as the 2026 budget proposal before the State House of Assembly. According to the governor, the budget proposal was prepared on the projection of the 2026 – 2028 Medium–Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as required by the Osun State Fiscal Responsibility…
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By Tunde Olamilekan ‘Alubarika Movement’, a group loyal to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has congratulated former lawmaker, Hon. Adeoye Andrew Adelakun on his 72nd birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, the chairman of Alubarika Movement, Alhaji Kehinde Olamolu, described Adelakun, who represented Osogbo…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, will on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, present the 2026 draft budget before the state House of Assembly. The announcement was made during the House plenary session on Tuesday, following the reading of an official communication from the Governor to the Assembly….
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, have traded words over the amount the current administration has received as federal allocations since it came on board. The APC, in a statement by its chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, claimed…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Osun New Era Lions Club is set to publicly present a popular car expert, Lion (Engr.) Oyewale Oyesiji, as its 12th President. According to information, the event will take place on November 23, 2025 at SOB Event Centre, Off Ring Road, Osogbo. The event will also witness…
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