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By Olayinka AWOFADEJU  ‎The Association of Communication Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ACSPN) has emphasized the need for a robust collaborative framework between communication educators and field journalists to advance the media profession in the country. ‎The call was made during a courtesy visit by executives of the association to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State . ‎Speaking during the visit, the ACSPN representatives, led by the Osun State Coordinator, Dr. Adeola Oyedele , alongside Dr. Sijude Emmanuel , noted that the association was established to bridge the traditional disconnect between academic researchers and media practitioners on the field. ‎"Most of the time, scholars are confined to the classroom and do not fully grasp what is happening on the front lines of practice," Dr. Oyedele stated. "We felt the need to bridge that gap so that media practitioners can benefit from scholarly insights, while academi...

 By  Deborah  Olayinka A group of students of a centre in Ado-Ekiti have alleged Mr. Mike Folorunsho Owoseni that he defrauded them of the sum of fourteen million, eight hundred and twenty six thousand, seven hundred naira (₦14,826,700) while promising them admission into a university in Osun State . He truly issued admission letter of the institution, but told them not to pay into the institution account details in the admission letter. Obeying him as the middle man between the institution and the students, he collected the money directly into his personal account. The problem started when he failed to present the students for the first and second semester examinations in the institution. Students made effort in contacting the institution to confirm what the problem was, they were told that the coordinator who served as the intermediary between them didn't pay any money into the institution account. Those who could repay the fees just to write both missed semesters exa...

 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...

Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju   Thousands of devotees, tourists and culture enthusiasts on Friday besieged the sacred Osun-Osogbo Grove as the grand finale of the 2026 Osun Osogbo Festival climaxed in a carnival of colour, spirituality and royalty. Governor Ademola Adeleke , who was represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, congratulated the Ataoja and the people of Osogbo for sustaining the UNESCO heritage festival . He said his administration is committed to taking development to every nook and cranny of the state. The Governor listed his administration's intervention in the culture and tourism sector, noting that culture remains a strong driver of economy and job creation for Osun youths. He recalled that at last year’s festival, he promised to reconstruct the long-abandoned road leading to the Osun Grove, saying the promise has been fulfilled with the road now completed and commissioned. He assured that more iconic projects would still be delivered before the end of his tenu...

Hon. Fadipe Ibukun Ishola , the Accord candidate for the Osun East Senatorial District , filed a historic fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit at the Federal High Court located in Osogbo, the political climate in Osun State has intensified. Hon. Fadipe has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG, Zone XI, Osogbo), the Police Service Commission, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Sen. Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi ( All Progressives Congress - APC ) and ASP Solomon Wemimo Sunday *(the police orderly to Sen Fadahunsi)* before the court in Suit No. FHC/OS/144/2026. According to court filings submitted by his legal team led by Bukola Onifade Esq., the legal action stems from an intense wave of harassment, intimidation, and physical threats occurring between July 26 and July 31, 2026. Hon. Fadipe alleged that Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, the APC Senatorial Candidate for Osun East Senatorial seat, has continuously instigated ...

  Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji , has been recognised by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Osun State Secretariat, as the Best Corps Employer in Ilesa Zone. The commendation, conveyed in a letter dated 14 July 2026 and signed by the Osun State Coordinator, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha , acknowledges the University's unwavering commitment to the ideals of the NYSC Scheme . The recognition highlights JABU's exceptional support for Corps Members, particularly in the areas of welfare, safety, mentorship, and the provision of an enabling environment that fosters professional growth and meaningful service. The University Management received the commendation with appreciation, describing it as a testament to JABU's dedication to excellence, human development, and community service. The award further reinforces the institution's reputation as a supportive and nurturing workplace for young graduates undertaking their national service. The Vice-Chancellor, Pr...

By Oketooto Seun Lanre  In the timeless philosophy of the Yoruba people, Aje is far more profound than the accumulation of riches. Aje is divine prosperity; the sacred current of abundance entrusted by Olódùmarè for the advancement of humanity. It is the force that sustains families, strengthens kingdoms, preserves culture and builds civilizations. Thus, the revered title Iyalaje Oodua is not merely an honorific. It is a solemn covenant that places its bearer at the spiritual and cultural helm of wealth, enterprise, commerce, generosity and economic stewardship within the House of Oduduwa. History reminds us that many have possessed wealth, yet disappeared from memory because their riches served only themselves. The sands of time have buried the names of countless affluent men and women whose fortunes neither transformed lives nor altered the course of history. True greatness is never measured by the volume of one's possessions but by the depth of one's impact. Wealth acquires ...

  The National Deputy Women Leader of APC-USA & Convener of Diaspora Support for APC North America, Hon. Fola Olumo, has extended her warmest congratulations to the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, following his re-nomination as the vice-presidential candidate and running mate to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the 2027 presidential election. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the leadership and members of Diaspora Support for APC North America, Hon. Olumo described the Vice President's re-selection as a well-deserved recognition of his unwavering loyalty, exceptional leadership, administrative competence, and steadfast commitment to the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. She noted that Senator Shettima has consistently demonstrated remarkable patriotism, humility, resilience and an uncommon capacity to complement the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in advancing n...

According to Major Yahay Ibrahim, the Army Public Relations Officer, the Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, has noted with concern the press release by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS Southwest Zone D, regarding alleged misconduct by some army personnel. The Depot wishes to reiterate that the Nigerian Army exists to protect all citizens, especially the youths, who are the future of the nation. Any conduct that falls short of that mandate is unacceptable. No student or law – abiding citizen should ever feel unsafe or be subjected to harassment, intimidation or assault by those entrusted with the security of lives and properties.   In line with military regulations and the values of the Nigerian Army, the Commandant has ordered an investigation to ascertain the facts of the incident and bring perpetrators to justice. The NANS Southwest coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, is kindly requested to make available all evidence and witness statements t...

The 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University , Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Prof. Olasebikan Alade Fakolujo delivers a valedictory lecture to mark his 70th birthday and retirement from active service after decades of outstanding contribution to engineering education and university administration. Delivering the lecture titled _“Illuminating the Path: A Reflection on Nurturing Excellence in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Nigerian University System”_, the Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering called for urgent investment in specialised laboratories and research infrastructure. “Electrical and electronic engineering is not a singular field but an interconnected ecosystem of specialised domains,” he noted. “Each requires dedicated laboratories, advanced equipment, highly trained personnel, and sustained research investment. The danger of ‘ disciplinary compression ’ is that it widens the gap between university training, technological frontier...

  The Owalare of Ilare, Oba Adejoro Otebolaku and entire Owalare -in-Council have described the death of Mr Samuel OMOYULENU Fabunmi as a great loss to the Ilare community , describing him as a benevolent personality. A release by the Spokesperson of the community, Dr. Tope Abiola JP , the Odole-Owa of Ilare states that "as the immediate past president of Ilare Development Association (IDA), Mr Omoyulenu tried his best in unifying different groups in the community. He was a man of peace. "For several years, he was the Chairman of Parents Teachers Association of Ilare Community High School , during which he ensured that discipline was entrenched into the lives of the students. The release also noted that, Mr Omoyulenu was a devout Christian and Senior Steward of the Methodist Church, Ilare Circuit . "To Mr Omoyulenu, development of Ilare took a place of concern in his heart. ",The man was a benevolent personality, an astute philanthropist and a sincere Ilare patrio...

  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...