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Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi has stepped aside from his law firm, Law Corridor, as he prepares to pursue his political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olajengbesi had earlier announced that he would be contesting the Obokun–Oriade Federal Constituency seat in Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
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Commercial drivers in Osogbo, Osun State capital on Wednesday, staged a protest over the alleged extortion by the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The drivers who protested at the front gate of the state Secretariat,…
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Former speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello on Wednesday, resumed duty as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Bello was welcomed into the school by members of the management team led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Bamire. The former…
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The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has highlighted the reasons why Osun electorates will vote for him in the August 15, 2026 election. The governor while hosting members of the state chapter of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria at the Government House in Osogbo on Wednesday, said his administration’s performance…
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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has ordered that the palace gate should be closed during every solat (Islamic prayer periods). The monarch in a video also ordered that all activities within the palace must stop during the period, emphasising the importance of observing the five daily prayers. Addressing…
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The Olowu of Kuta in Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, has urged the federal government to tackle insecurity in the country to guide against voter apathy in the 2027 general election. The monarch who spoke at his palace in Kuta, Ayedire Local Government on Tuesday, also urged traditional rulers in…
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As the political campaigns for the August 15, 2026, gubernatorial election commence tomorrow, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned political parties and their supporters against the use of abusive language, hate speech, violence, or any act capable of disrupting public peace. Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke, has mourned the passing of ex Super Eagles coach, High Chief Adegboye Onigbinde. osun.life reports that Onigbinde died on Monday evening at the age of 88 years. Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Tuesday, described Onigbinde’s death as “painful and devastating.” The statement…
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The Osun State Government has announced the temporary closure of all roads leading to the prominent Lameco Flyover in Osogbo. According to a public announcement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Bashiru Bello, the road will be closed from 6: p.m on Tuesday. The statement…
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Accord Party in Osun State has challenged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, to explain his role in the alleged mismanagement of the $20 million primary healthcare grant under the immediate past governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola. A statement by the state chairman…
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