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By Olayinka Awofadeju  The Nigeria Union of Journalists,Osun State Council has congratulates Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi on been recognised as one of the Best Four Commissioners Award throughout the country on the basis of an online process, courtesy of an Abuja-based National Leadership Awards Limited. In a statement by the Chairman of the Union,Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu and Secretary, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin indicates that the Award was a well deserved honour which he merited due to Oluomo Kolapo Alimi's competency and commitment to duty. The statement urged the Commissioner to continue to sustain his social interaction and engagement with the media which earned him this honour, expressing optimism that the honour would further spur him for better performance. The statement described Oluomo Alimi as a man of impeccable character rooted in intellectualism,adding that what distinguishes the commissioner is the level of acc...

By Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to repositioning the culture and tourism sector through purposeful policies and programmes, saying the initiative is aimed at promoting indigenous festivals and strengthening cultural-tourism in the state. Speaking at the 2025 Universal Day for African Traditional Religion, popularly known as Isese day, held in Osogbo, the State Capital, Governor Adeleke described culture as one of Osun’s greatest assets. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Bankole Ojo, who spoke on this year's theme, “A Happy Home is the Foundation of a Prosperous Nation,” stressed it's time to reflects the values of the Yoruba traditional belief system in building a better society. The State helmsman appealed for the continuous prayers of royal fathers and traditionalists for peace, progress, and prosperity in the state.  He also called for the releas...

 By Oluwole Fatokun. The camp coordinator of Christ Apostolic Church, Babalola Memorial International Miracle Camp Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Prophet Ayodele Daniel Akinleye has been honoured and decorated with Doctor of Divinity (D.D) by Bible University of United State of America for his selfless service and contribution to the propagation and growth of the gospel. The Doctoral award was conferred on him during the grand finale of the just concluded one week annual August Special held at Christ Apostolic Church, Goshen Land Prayer City, Kaduna, in Kaduna State. The event took place on the afternoon of Friday, 15th of August 2025 during the open air crusade in the presence of eminent personalities. Presenting the award, Rev. Dr. Banjo Ajao of First Baptist Church, Kaduna, congratulated prophet Daniel and encouraged him to do more. The chief host who doubled as the planter, Prophetess R. O Fasola congratulated him for his steadfastness and selfless service which has made him to kee...

 By Olayinka Awofadeju  Family fixes Burial for 8th November The Pioneer Principal of Ilare Community High School, Chief Ayodele Olayinka who passed away on 2nd July, 2025 will be buried Saturday 8th November. A statement by the family disclosed that activities marking the burial will commence on 7th November with the Service of Songs and Christian Wake at his residence, A.95, Iloro Street, Ipetu-Ijesa, Oriade Local Government area of Osun State, while the funeral service holds at Saint Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Ipetu-Ijesa, by 10:00am. Reception of guests, according to the family source will be held at the playing field of Ipetu-Ijesa Grammar School, Ipetu-Ijesa. Meanwhile, the President of the Ilare Community High School Old Students Association, Professor Olubukola Oyawoye (nee Akinyemi) has described the demise of the founding principal of the school as a great loss that would be sorely missed. According to Professor Oyawoye, while reacting on behalf of the Executive a...

By Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju     Congratulates Ataoja,his chiefs,others on the success of the annual festival  The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to make  Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove a national and international tourist attraction  As a step towards realizing this, the Governor announced an all round  rehabilitation of all major access roads to the grove. The Governor, who was  represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, made this known at the grand finale of the 2025 Osun Osogbo Festival. Adeleke who on the occasion congratulated the Ataoja of Osogbo, his chiefs and the entire natives and non natives of the town on the success of this years festival, emphasised his administration’s dedication to preserving and promoting Osun’s rich cultural heritage.  According to him “We have huge potential in the tourism sector. Osun is the cradle of the Yoruba race and home to signif...

 By Olayinka Awofadeju  Management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree has announced that its Admission Application Form is now on sale at the rate of Twenty Thousand Naira only. A release by Registrar of the Institution, Mr. Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede states that the Application Form is available on the Institution's Portal: https://www.ospoly.edu.ng. The Registrar explained that the applicants to obtain the form should possess Credit Pass in English, Mathematics and any other three subjects relevant to the applicant's field of study in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, while he/she must also possess a National Diploma Certificate in the particular areas of study. He added that the Applicants must have also completed a mandatory one year Industrial Attachment A qualifying Computer Based Test (CBT) shall be conducted for the applicants in a date to be announced soon by the Management. Courses available at the Higher National (HND)  Programme of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree as released b...

 By Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju A move to make Osun one of the potent industrial hubs in the South West and beyond has been unveiled by Ademola Adeleke led administration in the tourism sector.  The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Bankole Ojo, disclosed the position of the government while declaring open “Osun Tourism Extravaganza Mega Expo 2025” held in Osogbo,the Osun State capital .  The two-day event, with the theme"Harnessing Cultural Resources for Sustainable Tourism Development," provided an official avenue to showcase the many untapped economic potentials of tourism,which nature endowed the state with. Hon. Ojo at the event emphasized that the vision of Osun state government led Adeleke is committed to moving tourism beyond mere dancing and cultural performances. Instead,it is geared towards promoting talents in creative arts, as well as empower those in the tourism and hospitality industries.  He affirmed that Osun is ripe for tourism inves...

Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju  ... _Urges Residents to Stay Focused, Support Adeleke’s Administration_  The Chairman of the Osun State Tourism Board, Hon. Taiwo Kayode Adeleke, has called on the people of Osun State and its environs to embrace the new month of August with hope and optimism, describing it as a month of victory, favour, and fruitfulness. In his new month message issued from his hometown of Okini in Egbedore Local Government Area, Hon. Adeleke expressed gratitude for the gift of life and the privilege to witness the beginning of August 2025.  “We thank God that we are witnessing the transition into a new month. August will be fruitful for all,” he declared. He also urged residents of Osun and particularly the Egbedore community to remain diligent, focused, and committed in their daily pursuits, noting that “to whom much is given, much is expected.” Appreciating the unwavering support from the people of Osun State, especially those from his Egbedore constituency, ...