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  Group accuses governor of starving grassroots of development, demands EFCC, ICPC probe, and legislative inquiry The Osun Renewal Group (ORG) has issued a scathing critique of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, accusing it of gross financial recklessness and brazen mismanagement of funds allocated to the 30 local government areas in Osun State. According to the group, of the ₦108 billion received by the state government on behalf of the local councils in 2024, a paltry ₦471 million—less than 1%—was spent on capital projects. In a statement issued to the press, the group described this revelation as “an unforgivable betrayal of public trust” and a vivid demonstration of what it called “the Adeleke administration’s disdain for the grassroots.” The group lamented that over ₦107 billion, meant for local development, remains unaccounted for, while rural communities continue to suffer infrastructural decay and neglect.  “₦471 million spread across 30 LGAs for an entire year...

  There’s a performance on our national stage, loud, chaotic, and unregulated. In one corner, we have Portable, a self-proclaimed madman of music, whose unfiltered outbursts have become a culture of their own. In another, VeryDarkMan, the self-appointed defender of justice, who fights with such rage he sometimes bruises those who once stood where he now stands. The nation watches. The nation laughs. And somewhere in the comment section, the unemployed graduate types, “Facts bro” That’s the theatre we now call social conscience. But behind the laughter lies the bitter truth: to be responsible in this system is to walk a tightrope made of principles and poverty. It is to starve with integrity while the loudest mouths feast on endorsements. It is to be strange in your own country, an educated alien navigating a jungle where logic is the enemy and madness trends. Portable: The Symptom of Our Street Logic Portable is not the disease. He is the symptom. He is what happens when a system s...

  Osogbo, July 24, 2025 — In a bold move to tackle the deepening economic challenges confronting digital journalism, the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr. Mukhtar Ajelogbon, convened a landmark Digital Media Workshop on Thursday. Held under the theme, “Beyond the Story: The Economics of Press Freedom in the Digital Media Space,” the workshop was a strategic initiative to empower local media professionals with the tools, insight, and financial literacy essential for survival and sustainability in the evolving media landscape. Delivering his opening remarks, Mr. Ajelogbon emphasized that the workshop was not just another training event, but a critical step in OOPA’s broader mission to reposition community journalism, deepen press freedom, and strengthen the economic resilience of media practitioners across Osun State and beyond.  “This is not just about storytelling,” he declared. “It is about sustaining the storyteller.” Accord...

  Hon. Munirudeen Adebayo Raji, Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Pol itical Affairs, has dismissed fears surrounding recent defections from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), affirming that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s mandate is rooted in the unwavering support of the Osun masses. Speaking during a popular current affairs podcast hosted by Mukhtar Ajelogbon of Osun Reporters online TV, Muniru praised the governor’s developmental achievements and political resilience, noting that every administration before Adeleke only did its best, but since Adeleke’s emergence, Osun has witnessed what he described as “a giant stride in development.” “I don’t see abandoned projects in Osun today,” he said. “Any uncompleted ones are already designed for completion. The Adeleke administration is focused, responsive, and intentional about delivering results.” He addressed the defection of some PDP lawmakers, attributing their decisions to personal ambitions rather than collective repres...

  As tensions peak in Osun Accord chapter, National Treasurer Hon. Abdul-Azeez Oyeniyi leads reconciliation talks between warring factions, pledging unity ahead of 2026 elections. In a bold move to restore peace and unity within the Osun State chapter of the Accord Party, national leaders have waded into the ongoing crisis rocking the party. Leading the intervention is Honourable High Chief Abdul-Azeez Oyeniyi Salahudeen, the National Treasurer of Accord, who described the crisis as a “family matter” that is already in the process of resolution. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, Thursday 24th July, 2025, Hon. Abdul-Azeez emphasized that internal disagreements are not uncommon within political parties, but what sets Accord apart is its proactive approach to reconciliation.  “There is no political party in Nigeria that doesn’t face internal cohesion issues,” he stated. “But what we are witnessing in Osun is a family misunderstanding, and we are committed to resolving it amica...

  A major cabinet reshuffle is reportedly in the works in Osun State following an internal performance review of commissioners by Governor Ademola Adeleke and key members of his inner circle. Sources close to the government say the Governor, alongside his elder brother Dr. Deji Adeleke and a prominent associate, Yeye Dupe Sanni, recently concluded a discreet assessment of the cabinet’s loyalty and effectiveness. The move, insiders claim, is a response to mounting pressure within the administration and an attempt to consolidate control following what some describe as rejection and resistance from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor’s inner circle is said to be pushing for the removal of all current commissioners, with plans to replace them with individuals deemed more loyal and trustworthy. Unconfirmed reports suggest that new appointees may be required to take an oath of allegiance before assuming office a controversial move critics argue undermines transparency and d...

  Abuja, Nigeria – July 23, 2025 In a defining moment for Osun State politics, four federal lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking what observers are calling a strategic realignment ahead of the 2026 general elections. The defection, officially announced on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, was greeted with jubilation by APC lawmakers and party loyalists. Among those in attendance was Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, member representing Ijesa North Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, who described the development as a “bold and strategic move” that underscores a growing confidence in the APC’s leadership and national vision. Also present at the ceremony were Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal Sooko, Chairman of the APC in Osun State; Senator Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the APC; and other high-ranking stakeholders who gathered to celebrate the political...

  Osogbo, Nigeria – The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed another political casualty as Hon. Omirin Emmanuel, a notable lawmaker, has tendered his resignation from the party. In a resignation letter dated 17th July, 2015. Hon. Omirin cited “wrangling factors, irreconcilable divisions, and legal battles that have now become the norm” as the key reasons behind his decision to part ways with the once-dominant party.  “This is not a decision taken lightly,” he stated. “But I can no longer function within a structure that is perpetually locked in internal warfare and unable to uphold the collective vision we once shared.” Omirin’s resignation adds to the growing list of party members who have either defected or withdrawn due to the PDP’s lingering internal instability, particularly in states like Osun, where leadership struggles and court injunctions have stalled meaningful cohesion. Political analysts view Omirin’s move as both a protest and a ...

  Dear Madam Badenoch, I write this not as a critic, but as someone who understands that displacement, whether geographical or emotional, can scar more deeply than silence. It’s clear that you’ve been reconfigured into the rhythms of British public life, shaped by a system where discipline is a doctrine and defiance a language of its own. Watching the political process that led to Boris Johnson’s exit from Number 10, I observed not just scandal or party drama, but a system at work, something many Nigerians are striving to fully experience. Your recent rebuttals and criticisms of Nigeria and Nigerian leaders echo something deeper: pain. A pain that comes not from contempt, but from disillusionment. Because like many of us, you probably once believed that being Nigerian was a birthright wrapped in divine intention, yet Nigeria, as you now know, often feels like a British relic. Still, I want you to know this: not all Nigerian politicians are merchants of misfortune. Some are on their...

  In a move that has sent shockwaves through Osun State’s political landscape, Hon. Taofeek Abimbola Ajilesoro, the member representing Ife Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ajilesoro, who submitted his resignation letter earlier today, cited internal disunity and deep-seated divisions within the party as the primary reasons for his departure.  “This decision is born out of a clear lack of internal cohesion and deep-rooted divisions that have continued to widen rather than heal,” he wrote in his resignation letter addressed to the PDP leadership. The lawmaker’s exit comes at a critical time for the PDP in Osun, which has been battling internal wrangling and factional tensions ahead of the 2026 general elections. Political observers say Ajilesoro’s resignation could further destabilize the party’s base in the Ife region, which has historically played a decisive role in Osun State elections.