By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Tension heightened in Ilesa West Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, as one person was reportedly killed amid the ongoing 2025 local government election in the state. The tragic incident, Weekend Hope gathered, occurred around Iyemogun, along Wesley Hospital Road in Ilesa. However, as of the time of filing […]
By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Labour Party (LP) candidates in Osun State have withdrawn from the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, citing security concerns and unresolved legal issues. The candidates have called for a postponement of the election by two to three months, stressing the need to prioritise public safety. Speaking at the Correspondents’ […]
By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise the state ahead of the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for February 22. According to the governor, credible intelligence suggests that opposition elements are planning coordinated attacks on local government secretariats across the state. In a statement […]
By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for the various ongoing infrastructure projects across the state. In a communiqué issued after its February congress at the NUJ Press Centre in Osogbo, the union described the projects as a significant boost to the […]
By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo The people of Esa-Oke have urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to immediately reverse the appointment of Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle, stating that it is the only way to restore peace to the troubled community. The demand was made on Tuesday when the governor led […]
By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the deadly attacks on the Ido Ayegunle community, which reportedly claimed lives and destroyed property. Strongly condemning the violence, the governor directed all state security agencies to urgently apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face […]
