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 By Oduduwa Media  .......Charges Gov to avoid nepotism in the appointment Some citizens of Ijesaland have appealed to the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to reverse the appointment of a new Rector for the Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke. They averred that the process leading to the appointment did not follow due process. Concerned Indigenes of Ijesaland, at a press conference held in Esa-Oke town at the weekend, expressed concern over what they termed “selection process” in choosing the new Rector. They said the appointment of Mr. Adewumi Adebowale Sefiu as the Rector of the institution was not in accordance with the law. They said it was wrong to appoint the leader of any public institution “based on family ties, rather than based on the overall interest of the people and qualification of contenders.” They said the chairman of the Governing Board of the College, Prince Diran Odeyemi, who should advise the government accordingly, has not d...

By Oduduwa Media  Dwellers of Oloja-Bala, Irepodun, Gidigbi and Olodo, off Osunjela called attention of the state government to their road which has been approved for construction in the year 2025 budget. Speaking with Oduduwa Media, the group of landlords and communities dwellers lamented what they face daily especially during this raining season with the condition of the road. Erosion has damaged the road, makes it unbearable for the motorists using the road. Civil servants living within the communities complained fare charged by the tricycle riders which the condition of the road caused. Farmers too lamented stress they undergo regularly to bring their farm produce to the town. They collectively called on the Osun State government to come to their rescue, since the road construction has been approved already. The communities dwellers specifically called on the governor, Governor Ademola Adeleke to assist them to tar the road networks from Osunjela to Owode-Ede if they can't make...

 By Oduduwa Media   Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has emphasized the importance of effective asset management as a critical tool for wealth creation and long-term sustainability in government. The Governor made the assertion at a seminar organized by the Osun State Assets Management Agency with the theme “Our Assets, Our Collective Wealth and the Development of Our State”, held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere. Speaking through the Commissioner for Government House and Protocol, Hon. Soji Ajeigbe, Governor Adeleke noted that the protection and proper management of public assets, both fixed and movable, are the collective responsibility of all citizens. He described the assets as public trust meant for the benefit of both present and future generations. In her remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Assets Management, Hon. Fausat Sarumi-Adebanjo, alongside the Executive Secretary of ...

Joseph Ayo Babalola University's 11th Inaugural lecture delivered by Professor Tokunbo Alex Adaja, the first professor of the Department of Mass Communication, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State on Power of Press and Press of Power: Bridging the Lacuna in the Quest for Good Governance in Nigeria. The inaugural lecture took place at Oba Oladele Olasore Hall, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State on 8th May, 2025. While delivering the lecture, Professor Adaja noted that press performs and occupies a space that cannot be filled by another group of persons or institution. The power of the press to carry out certain functions and responsibilities in the society. The functions and responsibilities are the exclusive preserve of the press. He equally stressed on the press of power, Bridging the Lacuna in the Quest for Good Governance in Nigeria. He said, it is one thing to possess power, it is another thing to exercise the power. According to, the...

BY KEHINDE KOLAWOLE Honourable Oluwole Oke is a quintessential lawmaker. He has been in the hallowed chamber of the House of Representatives for about two decades. There is no doubt that the people of Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency love the lawmaker. He has played his role in the development of the constituency, both in human and physical developments of course, according to his capabilities in all the 21 wards in the Ijesa North Federal Constituency. However, the recent statement allegedly made by the lawmaker to the effect that as he exits the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calls for deep reflection. He (Woke Oke), boasted that the PDP will not get 500 votes in the constituency in Governorship Election, come 2026, the statement is very deep and scaring. He claimed that his constituents have hardly benefited any tangible dividends from Adeleke' governance since his assumption of office. Could this be true? To start with, it is trite to point out that there is no politician t...

 By Oduduwa Media  Otunba Oladimeji Pinheiro, PhD, released his resignation letter from the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Ward 06, Imesi-Ile, Obokun local government, Osun State which took effect from 4th May, 2025. His decision according to him are internal politicking, and intrigues ahead of next general election, personal interest and power play which has become order of the day without no hope of amicably resolution. He said he was convinced that the party has lost control of its direction and philosophy of the establishment which has made the internal political rancor more worsen which he presumed that the leadership of the party has failed to handle with utmost expected actions. He said "I am convinced the purpose of staying with the party that I have labored with and contributed my quota to the progress so far for over a decade is lost. To remain with such Political Institution can jeopardize my future political sojourn". He thanked the leaders for the opportunit...