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  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council , has condemned the rising wave of political violence in the state ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election , describing the development as a threat to peace and democracy. The Council expressed concern over the increasing cases of killings, intimidation and destruction of property associated with political activities, warning that the trend could undermine the credibility of the electoral process if not urgently addressed. In a statement by the Osun NUJ Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin , and the Secretary, Comrade Olalekan Akindoju , the Council noted a report from the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), which indicated that 44 election-related violent incidents were recorded across Osun State between October 2025 and June 2026, resulting in 13 deaths. The Council noted that the figures should serve as a wake-up call to all stakeholders, stressing that no political ambition is worth the loss of human lives...

 By Titilola Olaniyan  CEWHIN convenes Town Hall meeting in Osogbo Osun state, Launches prevention framework Under Ford Foundation -backed project.  Osogbo, Osun state Religious Leaders, Traditional rulers, Youth groups,  Women Journalist, NUJ representatives, market Leaders and person's living with disabilities gathered at the NUJ Press Centre, Iwo Ibadan Road, Osogbo, for one-day town hall on ending harmful Cultural practice that fuel violence against women and girls. The meeting was convened by the Center for women's health and Information (CEWHIN) as part of the second year of it's project, "partnership for Enhanced VAWG prevention among Religious and Traditional Stakeholders in Ogun and Osun State,  Nigeria"  The Initiative is supported by the Ford Foundation, which awarded a ₦200, 000 grant to work with Religious and Community leaders in the South West Nigeria to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.  The Town Hall meeting is based on three cl...

The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State , Pst.Victor Akande has expressed the readiness of the people of the state to re-elect Governor Ademola Adeleke for another term in office in the August 15th governorship election ,citing the administration's performance and commitment to the welfare of residents of the state. Akande,who spoke while featuring as guest on " Guest Platform ",an engagement programme of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Council in Osogbo , disclosed that Governor Ademola Adeleke has performed creditably well since assuming office and has continued to implement programmes and policies that positively impacted on lives of the people of the state. Akande noted that the governor's achievements have earned him the massive support of residents across the state. The Accord Party Chairman stated that the party is fully behind the Governor and believes he deserves a second term in office in order to consolidate on the gains recorded by ...

By Olayinka AWOFADEJU  The administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke is poised to create more opportunities for youths development for them to excel in their various endeavors. Director of Operations, Imole Youth Mobilisation Committee TICC of the Accord Party in Osun State,Mr. Christopher Adetayo,who outlined plans by the administration to expand youths empowerment programme with the creation of jobs opportunities and increased youth participation in governance disclosed that it is part of government efforts to address unemployment. Speaking during the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists engagement programme tagged "Osun NUJ Guest Platform" in Osogbo, Adetayo said the initiative on skill acquisition and development would be expanded in the coming years to provide more opportunities for youths across the state. According to him, the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke also plan to create job opportunities for both skilled and unskilled youths while ...

The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria , through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub condemns the unlawful detention of Olalekan Akindoju , the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Osun State Council , by Policemen at his residence in Osogbo on Thursday, June 11, 2026.  Speaking via a phone call with the Press Freedom Officer, IPC-SPJ Hub, the affected journalist, Olalekan Akindoju confirmed that the incident occurred around 6a.m at his residence. “They invaded my residence this morning around 6a.m, arrested me and seized my phone without any valid explanation. All attempts to identify myself as a journalist failed, as they refused to listen to me or give me opportunity to call anyone,” Akindoju explained. “I was detained for almost five hours before I was released after the intervention of colleagues and the NUJ . The Police claimed it was a case of mistaken identity,” Akindoju further stated. The Executive Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arog...

  The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Osun Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general electiion, Mr.Kunle Rasheed Adegoke SAN ,says agriculture would be one of the priorities of the All Progressives Congress-led government in Osun State if the party's governorship candidate in the 2026 Osun Governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji AMBO , emerges victorious. Adegoke,who disclosed this on Friday while. featuring on "Guest Platform",an engagement programme of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Osun State Council, expressed confidence in the party's chances at poll. According to him, there's the need for governor's to make deliberate investments in agriculture,noting that many fertile lands across the country remains underutilised despite their economic potentials. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria stressed the need for governments to create policies that will encourage partnership between land-owning families and private inve...