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UPDATE: Adeleke drags EFCC to court over freeze on Osun account
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday demanded that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, explain the freezing of the state government’s account. Speaking at a press conference in Osogbo, Adeleke called on the anti-graft agency to disclose the reason for the action and provide evidence to justify its…
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Alaafin seeks unity ahead of inaugural Oyo Empire Day celebration
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has called on stakeholders across communities of Oyo ancestry to unite in ensuring the success of the inaugural Oyo Empire Day celebration, describing the event as a platform to preserve the empire’s history, strengthen cultural identity and promote socio-economic development. The monarch also announced the constitution of a…
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TICC demands state honours for supporters killed in Osun election violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called for state honours for victims of election-related violence in Osun State, alleging that several members of the Accord Party and supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke were killed, injured, abducted or detained because of their political affiliation ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on…
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EFCC allegedly freezes Osun Government salary account
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank. It was gathered that the account, which is used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on a “post-no-debit” restriction by the anti-graft agency. The development came hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the…
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Family announces Aug 9 Fidau prayer for Oloye Lekan Alabi
By Adejayan Gbenga The family of the late Oloye Olalekan Alabi has announced that his eight-day Fidau prayer will hold on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Ibadan. According to a funeral announcement issued by the family, the prayer session will begin at noon at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The family said a reception would be held immediately…
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BEDC worker hospitalised after electric shock during maintenance in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi A technical employee of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has been hospitalised after suffering an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work on an 11-kilovolt electricity feeder in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. BEDC disclosed the incident in a statement issued Tuesday, saying it occurred at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday at the Ado-Poly Satellite Campus…
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Ex-Osun deputy governor denies defection to APC, reaffirms loyalty to Accord
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and former Minister of Defence, Chief (Mrs.) Erelu Olusola Obada, has dismissed reports alleging that she has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obada, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described the report as false and urged those behind it to stop spreading misinformation. “The attention of former…
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Adeleke did not attack Tinubu, only sought credible poll, says campaign DG
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke attacked President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the governor merely appealed to the President to ensure a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo, the director-general of the council,…
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Osun monarch declares support for Oyebamiji, promises APC overwhelming votes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Olufi of Gbongan, Oba Dr Adetoyese Oyeniyi, on Tuesday declared support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, assuring him of overwhelming votes from Gbongan and neighbouring communities ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oba Oyeniyi made the declaration when the APC campaign train visited Gbongan in Ayedaade…
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Davido to address security, INEC preparations ahead of Osun governorship election
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will on Wednesday address journalists and residents on security, the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other issues ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. According to an invitation released on Tuesday, the press conference will hold at 11 a.m. at Imole House, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo. Announcing the…
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