Osun 2026: Adeleke Battles APC for Second Term
Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.
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Protesters in Osun Demand Resignation Over Insecurity
NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.
Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
APC USA Backs Oyebamiji for Osun Governorship
The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.
Indimi Woos Investors to Borno's Agriculture, Livestock
Business mogul Muhammadu Indimi promises to attract domestic and foreign investors to develop Borno's agriculture, livestock, mining, and tourism sectors, boosting the local economy.
WACOT Pays N158m to Cocoa Farmers for Sustainability
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Omisore: Oyetola Ordered Our Disqualification in Osun APC
Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.
Osun Community Abolishes FGM, Pledges to Arrest Perpetrators
Ajogba Community in Ilesa East, Osun State, publicly abandons Female Genital Mutilation, vows to hand offenders to police. AHI and UNFPA-backed declaration marks a major step.
Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds
Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Man, 50, arrested for defiling 12-year-old girl in Osun
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
50-Year-Old Man Arrested for Defiling Girl, 12, in Osun
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
Stakeholders Demand Transparency in FG Cash Transfer Scheme
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
Omisore, 6 Others Disqualified from Osun APC Primary
APC Screening Committee disqualifies Senator Iyiola Omisore and six aspirants from Osun governorship primary for failing to meet nomination rules. Only two aspirants cleared.
APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Suit on LG Funds
The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.
Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
FG Unveils Digital Farmers Registry for Food Security
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
N4bn Smart Agric Project Benefits 14,000 Bauchi Farmers
Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.
Adeleke Announces Osun Tech Festival for February 2026
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
Nigeria's Job Crisis: Agriculture Holds Key to Mass Employment
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
Boyfriend confesses to killing FRSC officer, child in Osun
Victor Fajemirokun narrates how he conspired with herbalists to kill his girlfriend, an FRSC officer, and her 12-year-old daughter in a suspected ritual murder in Osun state. Read the chilling details.
Adeleke's New Party Announcement Set for December 13
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke will formally join a new political party before December 13, 2025, following his resignation from the PDP due to national-level crises. Get the full details.
4.5m Nigerians to Get Climate-Smart Agric Empowerment
The Federal Government partners with UNESCO REF to train 4.5 million Nigerians in hydroponics and kenaf farming, boosting food security and climate resilience. Learn how this initiative promises significant income.
Nigeria's Economy Grows 3.98% in Q3 2025
Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.98% in Q3 2025, with services and agriculture leading growth. The non-oil sector remains a key driver. Discover the full breakdown and what it means for the nation's economic outlook.
PDP Holds Factional Osun Guber Primary After Adeleke Quits
Factional PDP delegates proceed with Osun governorship primary despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and state chairman's cancellation. Get the latest on the party crisis.
Adebayo Emerges Osun PDP Governorship Candidate
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) has been elected as the PDP flagbearer for the 2026 Osun governorship election, securing a decisive victory in the party primary held in Osogbo.
UNILESA Courses, Fees & 2025 Cut-Off Mark Guide
Your complete guide to the University of Ilesa (UNILESA). Get details on all accredited courses, updated school fees for all faculties, and the 2025/2026 admission cut-off mark. Learn how to apply and check your admission status.
Adedamola Wins PDP Ticket for Osun 2026 Election
Adebayo Adedamola secures the PDP nomination for Osun's 2026 governorship race with 919 votes. Get the full details on the primary held in Osogbo.
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