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Aare Ganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Osun State and beyond on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr , marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan . He commended the Muslim Ummah for their devotion, sacrifice, and discipline during the fasting period, urging them to sustain the values of patience, unity, and compassion in their daily lives. Aare Asejere called on Muslims to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence, and harmony, noting that these virtues are essential for societal progress and development. He further urged continued prayers and support for the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke , stressing the need for collective backing to strengthen people-oriented governance in Osun State. He wished all Muslim faithful a joyful and peaceful Eid celebration, praying for prosperity and enduring peace across the state.

  Charges Polytechnic Community to pray for Adeleke's victory in August Election As Muslims all over the world celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr feast, which ends the thirty days of spiritual dedication the Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree , Mr. Kehinde Adeyemi Alabi , has charged Islamic faithful in the institution to remain steadfast and dedicated to the service of God and humanity. Mr Alabi in a statement to the polytechnic community said the thirty days of fasting and prayer was a unique session which was fervently devoted for spiritual rejuvenation, devoid of sins, but to seek the favour of God. He congratulates the Muslims and charged them to remain focused and keep the light of their faith burning by not going back to all the iniquities abandoned during the Ramadan . Mr Alabi also charged the entire polytechnic community not to relent in their prayers for the State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke , in his bid to paddle the canoe of the state to a safe harbour...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council , extends warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful in Osun State on the joyous occasion of Eid el-Fitr . This significant celebration, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is a period of gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to the values of peace, sacrifice, and compassion.  The Council commends the Muslim Ummah for their devotion, discipline, and prayers for the unity and progress of Osun State and Nigeria at large. The NUJ Osun Council also urges all residents to sustain the virtues of tolerance, love, and generosity imbibed during Ramadan, especially as the state prepares for the August 15 governorship elections . We encourage citizens to continue to promote peaceful coexistence and support efforts aimed at strengthening our democratic institutions. As journalists, we reaffirm our commitment to responsible, ethical, and development-driven journalism that fosters unity, informs the public, and cont...

By Titilola Olaniyan, The state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) has called on Osun citizens to imbibe character development at all times, irrespective of the season. This was made known at the Ramadan lecture delivered by a renowned International Cleric, Sheik Gaosu Shabaabu . held at the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo on Tuesday. The programme which delivered the topic themed " Islam, Ramadan and Refinement of Character " brought together Muslims and Christians to promote interfaith harmony and spiritual growth, aimed to explore the significance of Ramadan in fostering personal growth and spiritual development. In his lecture, the guest Lecturer, Sheik Jabeer Gaosu Shabaabu,  highlighted the significance of character development in Islam, stressing that the greatest problem in life is "religion without characters." He emphasized the need for equality, self discipline and compassion, citing the example of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Sheik Shabab also disc...

  The annual Ramadan Lecture of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Osun State Council holds tomorrow in the afternoon. A statement issued by the Chairman,Planning Committee for the lecture, Alh.Moshood Suleiman indicates that the Baba Adinni of Osun state ,Alh.Fatai Kolawole is the Chairman of the occasion while the Royal Father's of the Day are the Olororuwo of Ororuwo, Oba Adeyemi Adeyanju ,the Alabeere of Abeere,Oba Mutallib Adefemi Adelakin,Abiade II, the Alagunbeelewo of Agunbeelewo ,Oba Maroof Olayiwola Lawal,the Onijaekun I. Venue is the state Secretariat of NUJ ,near Government Technical College,along Iwo- Ibadan road, Osogbo as from 4 o'clock in the evening. A renowned young international cleric, Sheik Gaosu Shabaab is the Guest Speaker who will talk on a thought provoking topic ; Islam and refinement of character before,during and after the holy month of Ramadan . The programme which will have the state chairman of Osun state Council of Nigeria Union of Jou...

  The Olowu of Kuta , Oba Dr. Hammed Oyelude Makama, CON ,  has called on candidates in the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election to place the interest of the state above personal ambitions. The monarch made the call while receiving the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, who paid him a courtesy visit led by their Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin .  The meeting took place shortly after the monarch hosted his 2026 Ramadan Lecture at his palace in Kuta. Speaking during the visit, the Olowu of Kuta stressed the need for political actors to prioritize peace, unity and the development of the state as preparations begin ahead of the governorship election. Oba Oyelude also urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness and tolerance, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, while encouraging well-meaning individuals to always remember and support the less privileged in society. The royal father further o...

  In the word of Dr. Peter Olayinka AWOFADEJU , a strong member of ACORD party in Wars 5, Ilesa West, Osun State and a university lecturer said "for there to be eventual victory at the Poll, there must be chain of commands . He said to evaluate the victory, each leader at each local government must be saddled with the responsibility of winning his/her local government and which he must give update monthly on possibility of winning and an update after the poll. The leaders at the local government will also charge leaders at each Ward same responsibility till it gets to Units level. Leadership goes with responsibility and not just title. Though God has given us the victory already, but we must work towards it" This was the advise issued by Dr. Awofadeju to the state leadership of ACCORD party and governor in preparation for the forthcoming governorship election in the state. This he said with our media on political discuss. He buttressed his point that Lackladaisical attitud...

Dr. Peter Olayinka AWOFADEJU a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication , Joseph Ayo Babalola University and a known journalist has called on the Osun State Governor, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke to be proactive and be courteous against federal government machineries ( INEC and Security) and opposition sponsored thugs during the coming gubernatorial election . Dr. Awofadeju, has advised the Osun State Governor not to fully trust the Independent National Electoal Commission (INEC) and all the forms of security that will be brought to the state to secure and monitor the process. Dr. Awofadeju called the attention of Governor Adeleke to the past experience on how INEC and security promised free and fair election, but eventually carried out the mandate of the federal government. Osun State 2018 governorship election was a good example. Inconclusive declared and thugs were used to scare electorates away at the concluding day which security were only observing and c...

Osun State Government announced the release of the names of the first batch of successful applicants on Friday for immediate recruitment into both public primary and secondary schools in the state. Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi , directed the applicants to check their names online or at the government approved designated offices like the Osun State Civil Service Commission , Ministry of Education , Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and SUBEB headquarters, all in Osogbo , the Osun State capital . He said all the successful applicants will collect their letters of appointment beginning from Monday, 9th of March, 2026. According to Alimi, Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke while congratulating the shortlisted applicants has urged them to see it as a service to the state by contributing their best diligently and conscientiously to the growth and development of education in the state. The State Governor also appreciates the applica...

  Newly elected executive of Osun State Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) and members of the union paid courtesy visit to Osun State governor, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke at the government house today at government house. The visit was the first ever since emergence of the new executive of the Osun State NUJ Council. The newly elected chairman Dr. Adeyemi Aboderin appreciated Governor Ademola Adeleke for his support for the pen profession (NUJ) since begining of his tenure and receiving them for the visit. Mr. Governor hails the emergence of the newly elected executive of the union (NUJ), said it is a call to duty.  Mr. Governor promised to work with the new executive as he did worked with the past executive of the union. He commended the new leadership of NUJ for the proposal promised to be passed across to him on how to hold free and fair Governorship election come August 15th. Mr. Governor encouraged media practitioners to work against fake news, engage in...

Seven reasons why people of Osun are not supposed to cast their votes for All Progressive Congress are stated below: 1. Retrogression: Osun State can not afford to go back to the level where APC left it before Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office in November 2022. Comparing present development under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke with where APC left it, it is just like comparing sleep with death. Governor Ademola Adeleke dualized roads in many towns and in all the three senatorial districts in Osun State. Modernized bridges at the strategic locations and towns. Provision of portable water in all the local governments in Osun State which for good twelve years of APC, there was nothing of such. Employment of teachers to various levels which is different from employment of staff done after Oyetola had lost the 2022 governorship election. There is now regular promotion  of civil servants in the state different from what they witnessed under APC. Osun people can...

 By Olayinka Awofadeju  People of Ikeji-Arakeji , Ipetu-Ijesa and Erin-Ike call on the state government, Police authority, Air Force Base at Ipetu-Ijesa , Road Safety Corp office at Ipetu-Ijesa , Amotekun and other security under the federal and the state government to help investigate those that have been dropping human dead bodies on the highway and arrest them. One of the dwellers of these communities who spoke with our media said within two to three months, from Ikeji-Arakeji to Erin-Ile they will see a human body dropped. He said this has been happening for some time and there are police stations and check points within these communities. While talking, he called the attention of the state government to the fact that these decomposing bodies can cause disease to the passersby and the dwellers of the communities.  He said from Ipetu-Ijesa going to Erin-Ile, there is a corpse beside the road which motorist are avoiding, this avoidance can cause accident and the odo...

  The 60th birthday of Bishop Seun Adeoye and 10th Episcopal Anniversary held at Prosperity field, SGTIM , Rehoboth arena, Oba Road, Okinni, Osun State on February 24th, 2026. The programme brought together politicians and veterans journalist in which they shared positive testimonies about the celebrant character to his fellow human being.   Politicians corroborated the testimonies from the family and friends, they mentioned Bishop Seun Adeoye' boldness in defending the positive and exposing the evil in the society then. Dignitaries at the occasion are Bishop Mike Bamidele who admonished the well-wishers with words of God and prayed for the celebrant,  Barrister Niyi Owolabi former Attorney general of Osun , Professor Mojeed Alabi former Speaker Osun and the present Provost of Law, University of Osun , Elder Segun Akinwusi former HOS Osun and other Clergy men from far and near. The men and women of journalism profession like Mr. Laide Lawal , deputy clerk, Osun St...

  The Rector, Osun State Polytechnic Iree , Comrade Kehinde Adeyemi Alabi has reiterated his commitment to ensure that all diplomates of the Institution aquire various skills that would make them employers of labour, rather than job seekers. The Rector, while speaking through his Deputy, Dr. Gboyega Oluwaseun Oyeleke at a two-day workshop on Skills Acquisition in  Food Processing and Hospitality as well as GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair . Facilitated by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) stated that "it is important for the students to aquire a skill in addition to their primary course of studies in the institution, so that they could be self reliant and multi dimensional professionals." Speaking at the programme, the Institution's Director of Skills Acquisition, Engr. Bunmi Oluseyi Ola disclosed that the Directorate of Skills Acquisition has packaged over 22 skills for the students which they can acquire to make them self reliant, even after their graduation in...