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 By Tope Abiola Management of Osun State Polytechnic Iree has congratulated the Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Lola Adewusi on the celebration of his birthday. The management through a release signed by the Registrar of the institution, Mr Abiodun Oloyede states that the Deputy Governor is a man of honour whose contributions to community development are appreciated by the people of the state. According to him, Prince Adewusi is a very loyal and committed personality, whose resourcefulness has had a great impact in Ile-Ife land and the entire Osun State. "As a Deputy to the State Governor, his unwavering loyalty , dedication, trust and love for the Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke have reflected on the socio-economic and educational development of the which of the appreciate. "On behalf of the Governing Council Chairman, Hon. Diran Ayanbeku , Rector, members of the Council, Staff and Students of the Polytechnic, we rejoice with the patriotic and ami...

By Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology to document, preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people to audiences across the world. Adeleke said Yoruba culture was too valuable to be overlooked, stressing that it should be properly documented and redesigned through modern technology to educate younger generations while creating economic opportunities and generating revenue for the state. The governor made the remarks through the Chairman of the Osun State Tourism Board, Hon. Taiwo Adeleke , at Okini in Egbedore Local Government Area during the 2026 World Tourism Day celebration . Speaking on the theme, “ Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism ,” he noted that Yoruba culture had gained recognition globally but that many Yoruba people were yet to fully appreciate its depth and value. According to him, aspects of Yoruba heritage, includ...

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has condemned the killing of two persons around the Naira and Kobo Motor Park in Ikire , Irewole Local Government Area of the state. The Council also condemned the reported attack on a police patrol team that responded to a distress call during the incident, which left two police officers injured and a patrol vehicle destroyed. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, and Secretary, Comrade Olalekan Akindoju, the NUJ described the incident as a serious threat to public safety and peaceful coexistence in the state. The Council called on the Osun State Police Command to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that all those responsible for the killings, attack on police officers and destruction of government property are arrested and prosecuted. The NUJ also urged residents and community leaders in Ikire to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information th...

  The Traditional Secretary to the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife , Chief (Dr.) Idowu Salami , and his wife, Lady Evangelist Salami Funke Beauty , have received their respective investitures at the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Boluwatife Parish, Ile-Ife . The investiture ceremony, held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, was marked by prayers, thanksgiving and tributes in recognition of Chief Idowu Salami’s contributions to the church and the wider Ile-Ife community. Speaking at the ceremony, the Shepherd of the church, Venerable Superior Evangelist Bode Awotide, expressed gratitude to God for preserving Chief Salami’s life and making it possible for him to witness and receive the prestigious investiture. He described the newly invested General Evangelist as a committed pillar of the church and a man whose selfless contributions have positively impacted many lives. Woli Bode urged Chief Salami to remain steadfast in his service...

 Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the state’s rich cultural heritage, sacred sites and festivals while promoting peace, tolerance and unity among people of different faiths. The government also said it would continue to harness culture and tourism as tools for job creation and sustainable development across the state. Governor Ademola Adeleke stated this through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Bankole Ojo , during the 2026 Isese Day celebration held in Osogbo, the state Capital. The governor described his administration as a strong lover and promoter of culture, stressing that efforts would be made to preserve Osun’s traditions for future generations. According to him, the administration would continue to support Isese culture, traditional institutions and indigenous festivals to ensure that they receive greater recognition and grow bigger every year.  In his remarks, the President of the Traditiona...

   The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has charged troops providing security for Osun State Off Cycle Gubernatorial Election to be professional and adhere strictly to the Code of Conduct for Election duty . He made the call, today, 7 August 2026, while addressi ng troops that will be supporting the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the election, at Engineer Construction Command (ECC), Ede, Osun State .  Major General Mahmuda underscored the critical nature of the task the NA has placed on their shoulders, as part of their constitutional role in providing aid to civil authority. He added that the Exercise tagged "Operation SAFE CONDUCT" will be in support of the NPF, which is the lead agency for the conduct of elections in Nigeria. He however, maintained that they are to provide outer cordon security , and only respond to situations when called upon to do so, stressing that they must stay away from polling units...