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Osun Masterminds Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Demand Credible Governorship Election
An Osun-based civil society, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has raised concerns over what it described as worsening insecurity, political interference and threats to democratic institutions in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking during its July 2026 State of the State Address in Osogbo, the group warned that the state was approaching […]
Osun 2026: ADC Candidate Salam Promises Free Education, Healthcare Reforms, Rule out Defection
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salam, has promised to provide free education from the elementary to the secondary school level if elected governor in the August 15, 2026, governorship election. Salam, a former two-term Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, also pledged to […]
Osun 2026: Parties Sign Peace Charter at ODA Peace Summit
As preparations intensify for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, the Osun Development Association (ODA), through its Leadership and Governance Committee, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, convened the Peace Charter Summit in Osogbo, bringing together key electoral stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful, credible and issue-based elections. The summit, held at the […]
World Institute for Peace Defends Support for Osun CP, Rejects Allegations of Bias
The Executive Director of the World Institute for Peace, Lamina Kamildeen, has defended the institute’s public support for the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, dismissing claims that the organisation has abandoned its neutrality amid the recent security concerns and politically related killings in the state. Speaking during an interview on Afinju 90.7fm’s current […]
Osun Residents Highlight Expectations for Next Governor Ahead of 2026 Governorship Election
As preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, residents have identified youth employment, affordable education, agricultural development, infrastructure, and issue-based campaigns as some of the key priorities they expect from whoever emerges as the state’s next governor. The expectations were expressed during Gbagede Oro, a political programme on Afinju 90.7FM, where listeners […]
Osun INEC PRO Explains Delay in PVC Distribution, Assures Voters of Timely Delivery
The Osun State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Public Relations Officer, Musa Olurode, has explained that the delay in the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) is due to the Commission’s ongoing verification process aimed at detecting multiple registrations and other irregularities to ensure a credible election. Olurode made the clarification during an interview on […]
Flamingos Draw Poland, Puerto Rico, Korea DPR in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have returned home after completing another successful qualification campaign for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The achievement marks another significant milestone for the Flamingos, who have consistently established themselves among the leading teams in youth women’s football. At the official draw for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World […]
U-18 D’Tigers Cruise Past Burkina Faso 98-54 in FIBA U-18 African Championship Qualifier
Nigeria’s U-18 D’Tigers produced a dominant display to defeat hosts Burkina Faso 98-54 in their FIBA U-18 African Championship qualifying campaign. The Nigerian side took control from the opening tip-off, outclassing the hosts with a disciplined defensive performance and an efficient offensive display. The emphatic victory reflected Nigeria’s strength in depth, as several players made […]
Golden Eaglets To Face China, Australia, Tanzania in Yinchuan Tournament
Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China on Thursday night ahead of the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament scheduled to hold in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11. The five-time world champions will compete against hosts China, Australia and Tanzania in the four-nation competition, with all matches billed for the […]
Court Adjourns Marriage Dissolution Case in Osun
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Kafilat Muhammad against her husband, Tiamiyu Muhammad, until August 3, 2026, for further proceedings. Kafilat, a trader who deals in provisions and foodstuffs and resides in the Oke-Onitea area of Osogbo, approached […]