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  Fake News Threatens Justice, Security —  Commander Warns The leadership of the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Osun Amotekun Corps as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in combating fake news, promoting credible reportage and supporting security architecture in Osun State. “The delegation of the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA), led by its Chairman, Comrade Abioye Tosin Lawrence, was received by the Commander of the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele.” Welcoming the media executives, the Amotekun Commander appreciated members of the association for their support in amplifying security-related activities and promoting responsible journalism in the state. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Omoyele described security service as a sacrifice-driven responsibility that requires discipline, loyalty and emotional resilience. “We are trained to remain c...

  As the August 15 Osun governorship election draws near the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has assured that Commission would offer full cooperation to media practitioners. Mrs Babalola also assured that the August 15 governorship election in the state will be credible, free, inclusive and transparent. The Osun INEC REC gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by the Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA, to the INEC State Office, in Osogbo on Monday While restating that the media is a critical stakeholder in election, INEC and the society, she said, "If there is no media the society can not be informed. And when it comes to election matters, there is misinformation and disinformation and the media is needed to correct these anomalies." She also assured that she will work with the media community to ensure a credible, free, fair, inclusive and transparent governorship election.  IN...

Oriontimes, Osogbo — May 11, 2026 After CTC from Ohio Court, Governor Adeleke Deposes Apetu of Ipetumodu   Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government following his conviction in the United States of America on tax fraud and money laundering charges.   The governor's decision followed the receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Ohio court judgement which convicted the monarch. The Osun State Executive Council had resolved last year that the Ministry of Local Government should write the Ohio court to request for the Certified True Copy of the judgement to form the basis for the government action. The Council had justified the decision to contact the Ohio court on the ground that governmental decision should not be based on social media reporting alone. In the Deposition Order signed by His Excellency on 7th May, 2026, the action was predicated on the need to maintain peace, order and go...

 OSOGBO — May 11, 2026 Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Osun State Police Command to immediately arrest suspected political thugs allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following renewed attacks on public infrastructure and Accord campaign materials across Osogbo. The Governor issued the directive amid escalating tension in the state capital, where incidents of billboard vandalisation and destruction of public properties have reportedly intensified. Reacting to the latest wave of attacks, Governor Adeleke condemned what he described as the apparent protection being enjoyed by the perpetrators, warning security agencies against allowing the situation to degenerate into lawlessness. The Governor particularly commended a team of policemen who reportedly foiled an attempt to destroy statues at the Abere Roundabout, but stressed that security intervention must move beyond passive responses to decisive arrests and prosecution of those involved. “I hereby direct ...

 Oriontimes News Desk| May 10, 2026 “Strengthening the Future Through Quality Education” Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has recorded an impressive performance in the latest accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with the majority of its academic programmes earning full accreditation status. The results, conveyed in an official communication to the Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University,Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, ffan, fffps and signed by Engineer Abraham Chudunsu, Director of Accreditation, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, followed the NUC’s October/November 2025 nationwide accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian universities, carried out in line with statutory provisions guiding minimum academic standards. "This outcome highlights Redeemer’s University’s consistent investment in academic infrastructure, faculty development, and programme relevance, positioning it as a co...

The Governorship Election Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has cautioned the state chapter of the Accord Party to desist from politicising the death of a fellow human being in circumstances that are yet to be unraveled by the police and other statutory security agencies in the state. It is uncharitable, reckless, and deeply insensitive for elements within the campaign structure of the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke to engage in what appears to be deliberate political exploitation of a tragic incident, in a desperate attempt to malign opponents and sway public sentiment. This consistent resort to misinformation and false narratives aimed at the innocent people of the state is capable of undermining the peace and stability Osun State currently enjoys. The attempt to link the death of a young man, Mr. Eluyera Kolade, allegedly said to be the son of the Accord Party Women Leader in Irewol...