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3,000 Canvassers Deployed as Obokun APC Intensifies Support for Oyebamiji

Oriontimes Poitical Desk| June 5, 2026 Obokun Local Government, under the strategic leadership of the Director-General of the APC Campaign Council, Hon. Oluwole Wole Oke, has once again taken the lead in grassroots political mobilisation with the successful inauguration of no fewer than 3,000 canvassers in support of the candidacy of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the forthcoming election. The landmark event, held in Ibokun, reflects Hon. Wole Oke’s unwavering commitment to building a formidable, structured, and result-driven campaign architecture capable of delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). As the political arrowhead of the campaign, Hon. Oke has continued to demonstrate exceptional organisational depth and strategic foresight, with Obokun serving as the operational nucleus of the statewide mobilisation effort. The inauguration marks a critical phase in the campaign’s grassroots engagement strategy, as the canvassers carefully selected across all ...
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"Media Partners by Day, Forgotten Guests by Night: The Tale of the Fourth Estate: The Burial of a Cinderella Pen"

  By Abioye Tosin Lawrence Society demands professionalism from journalists. It expects accuracy, balance, ethics, objectivity, and courage. Every day, the public urges the media to uphold the highest standards of the profession. Yet, beneath the applause lies a painful contradiction. The same society that celebrates journalism often treats journalists as an afterthought. The same institutions that expect the media to be the watchdog of democracy frequently starve the very people assigned to perform that sacred duty. Across many public events, millions are spent decorating halls. Enormous budgets are allocated for venue aesthetics, entertainment, protocol, and logistics. The red carpets are rolled out. The chandeliers glitter. The banquet tables overflow. But somewhere in the corner stands the journalist—the individual expected to document history, amplify achievements, and hold power accountable—often struggling to afford the tools required to do the job. It is a strange irony. Th...
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Governor Adeleke Raises Concern Over Alleged Plot to Disrupt Osun Motor Parks, Directs Police to Take Preventive Measures

  Oriontimes News Desk| June 5, 2026  Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed concern over what he described as an alleged plot by certain individuals to disrupt activities at motor parks across Osun State, directing the Commissioner of Police to take preventive measures. In a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor claimed that some individuals allegedly linked to opposition elements were planning to invade motor parks in various local government areas of the state. According to the statement, the governor described the alleged plan as a threat to public order and commended the relative peace that has existed within the state's motor parks since 2023. Governor Adeleke stated that his administration would not allow any action capable of causing unrest at transport hubs across the state. The statement quoted the governor as saying: «“Credible reports indicted some opposition elements in this untoward plan against the peace o...
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Osun Amotekun Secures Conviction of Two Iron Rod Thieves; Court Sentences Duo to One Year Imprisonment

The Osun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps has recorded another significant success in its efforts to protect public infrastructure and combat criminal activities across the state, following the conviction and sentencing of two individuals for stealing iron rods from a federal road construction site along the Ilesa-Ibadan Expressway. The convicted persons, Damilare Oladunjoye and Azeez Ibironke, were sentenced to one year imprisonment by Magistrate Adedokun Ayeni of Magistrate Court II, Ilesa Division, after being found guilty of stealing iron rods belonging to a road construction project on the Ibadan-Ilesa Expressway. The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps during a routine midnight patrol on June 1, 2026, along the Ilesa-Ibadan Expressway. The patrol team observed the duo riding a motorcycle while transporting stolen iron rods concealed inside a sack bag. Upon sighting the Amotekun patrol vehicle, the suspects attempted to flee but were ...
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WOLE OKE: Adeleke Has Reached His Limit, Osun Deserves Better Governance

 The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Wole Oke, has expressed concerns over the performance of the administration of Ademola Adeleke, stating that the governor has demonstrated the full extent of his capacity in governance and that Osun State deserves better leadership. Speaking during a media interaction with members of the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA), Oke described the engagement with journalists as a necessary platform for discussing the future of governance in the state. "It is always a pleasure interfacing with gentlemen of the press as we collectively discuss the task of reclaiming quality governance in Osun State," he said. Assessing the administration of Governor Adeleke since assuming office, the seasoned lawmaker acknowledged the governor's efforts but argued that leadership requires more than good intentions. "My assessment over the years since Governor Ademola Adeleke took over the leadership of Osun State is that he...
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Osun Guber Race: OSA Assures AMBO Victory, Distributes Gifts to Supporters

  By OrionTimes News Desk The Next Level Progressives Movement (NLPM) has reaffirmed its commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the gubernatorial aspiration of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) through a gesture of appreciation to its members in Osogbo. Speaking during a gathering of party loyalists and supporters, the Coordinator of the movement, Chief Owoeye Samuel Abiodun (OSA), emphasized the need for members to remain steadfast and united in advancing the progressive agenda ahead of the next governorship election in Osun State. As part of efforts to strengthen party solidarity and reward commitment among grassroots supporters, Chief Owoeye announced that free fuel would be distributed to commercial motorcycle operators (Okada riders) affiliated with the movement. The beneficiaries, drawn from various parts of Osogbo including Okefia, Old Garage, Stadium Area, and surrounding communities, expressed appreciation for the initiative and pledged their unwaveri...
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OSUN ARSENAL FANS BEGIN VICTORY CELEBRATIONS WITH GRAND PARADE, PARTY

 The Osun State chapter of the Arsenal Supporters Club has officially commenced activities for its much-anticipated Arsenal Victory Parade and Party, beginning with a special Jumat service scheduled to hold today at the Oja-Oba Central Mosque, Station Road, Osogbo. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the convener, Engr. Raji Kehinde, who called on all members and supporters to participate fully in the celebration. According to the statement, the Jumat service will commence at 1:00 p.m. and serves as the opening event for a series of activities organized to celebrate Arsenal's successful season and achievements. Engr. Kehinde urged members, football enthusiasts, and well-wishers to attend the event dressed in their Arsenal jerseys or any outfit featuring the club's traditional red and white colours as a show of solidarity and pride. "The Arsenal Victory Parade and Party is a moment for us to come together in gratitude, celebration, and unity. We encourage all member...
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