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 Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Celebrates Sooko Aderemi Adelowo on his birthday. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale, has joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating Sooko Aderemi Adeniran Adelowo, Secretary of Friends Of Senator Ademola Adeleke (FOSAA), on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Prince Adewale was quoted as saying that Sooko Adelowo remains one of the most dependable and trusted allies whose commitment to friendship, loyalty, and service stands out remarkably. He described him as “a man of vision, humility, and resilience, who not only values relationships but also nurtures them with sincerity and consistency.” According to him, their bond is beyond politics, built instead on mutual trust, shared aspirations, and an unwavering dedication to the growth and stability of Osun State. “Sooko Adelowo has been a reliable companion in the struggle for progress, a voice of encouragement in cha...

 How Sacked Osun LG Chairmen Attempted to Use Junior Staff to Loot Grassroots Funds By Great Oluwaseun The people of Osun State have been left in shock following fresh revelations about how the court-sacked “yes or no” local government chairmen attempted to rob local councils of funds meant for ordinary citizens. What has come to light is not just political desperation but outright criminality, designed to open secret accounts and funnel money away from schools, hospitals, and rural projects. Investigations show that the sacked chairmen went as far as using unauthorised persons as signatories, this includes the names of two junior council staff members  as signatories to one of the fraudulent accounts at the United Bank for Africa (UBA). This is a brazen violation of the law. By regulation, only the Head of Local Administration (HLA), or the Director of Administration and Personnel, and the Director of Finance are permitted to sign off on local government accounts.  “This...

 Building Thinkers, Not Copycats: Inside Cheetahs Policy Institute’s Leadership Bootcamp in Ibadan On September 12–13, 2025, Ibadan became the meeting point of ideas, energy, and vision as twenty young leaders gathered for the Cheetahs Policy Institute’s Public Policy Leadership Bootcamp. The two-day program was more than a training; it was a call to action for a new generation determined to reshape Africa’s policy future. The bootcamp opened with warmth and energy, but quickly moved into depth. In the very first session, Dr. Dotun Famoriyo, founder of the Cheetahs Policy Institute, placed African public policy in historical context, tracing how colonial legacies continue to shape governance and development today. From there, Faozy Gazaly led participants through a critical look at Africa’s key policy challenges — poverty, inequality, weak institutions, and environmental threats — urging the need for solutions tailored to Africa’s realities. One of the defining moments came when pa...

 CBN, Accountant-General Contradict APC on Osun LG Funds The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday contradicted the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the release of withheld allocations belonging to the state’s local government councils. The Osun APC had announced on Sunday that the funds had been released. However, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, counsel to the CBN, Murtala Abdulrasheed (SAN), and counsel to the OAGF, Tajudeen Oladoja (SAN), told the court that their clients had not released any money. The denial came after Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), counsel to the Osun State Government, told Justice Emeka Nwite that despite a subsisting order to maintain the status quo, the funds in dispute were unlawfully released last week to the APC-backed council chairmen. He alleged that the payments were made through special accounts opened for the disputed chairmen at the United Bank...

 *Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale felicitate Bar. Oluwole Jimi-Bada (The Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State) on his attainment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).* Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation, has extended his profound congratulations to Barr. Oluwole Jimi-Bada, Honourable Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Osun State, on the historic occasion of his swearing-in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Prince Adewale, in his remarks, said the conferment of the prestigious rank of SAN on Barr. Jimi-Bada is more than a personal achievement; it is a bold affirmation of his exceptional service to humanity, his unwavering dedication to justice, and his lifelong pursuit of legal excellence.  He stressed that rising to the enviable rank of Senior Advocate requires not only intellectual brilliance but also resilience, consistency, moral courage, and an unblemished record o...

 Court restrains UBA from paying out Osun LG allocations  An Oyo State High Court on Friday, 26 September, 2025 restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from paying out any money from accounts opened in the names of the 30 Local Governments in Osun State by the court-sacked All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen and councillors.  The order has been served on the bank. The Federal Government on Friday released the seized allocations of each of the 30 Local Governments into the controversial new accounts, a decision the state government took to court in suit number 1/1149/25.  The case which was heard Ex-parte on Friday by Justice A.L. Akintola of Court 5 had the Attorney-General of Osun State as the Claimant/Plaintiff in the case while the UBA is the sole Defendant/Respondent.  The plaintiff sought the following orders: "An Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Defendant/Respondent from paying and/or causing to be paid all and/or any of that...

 Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Felicitates Ooni of Ife on the 2025 Olojo Festival Prince Adewale has felicitated His Royal Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Arole Oduduwa, on the ongoing commemoration of the 2025 Olojo Festival, describing it as one of the most sacred and unifying celebrations in Yoruba land. In his goodwill message, Prince Adewale highlighted the enduring significance of the festival in Yoruba cosmology and cultural history. He explained that the Olojo Festival is more than a ceremony; it is a living tradition that connects the past with the present, binding generations together in faith, heritage, and unity. He said, “The Olojo Festival symbolizes our collective memory as descendants of Oduduwa. It is a reminder of the sacredness of Ile-Ife as the cradle of humanity and the spiritual capital of the Yoruba race.” Prince Adewale also praised the Ooni for his dynamic leadership in sustaining the relevance of the festival in contemporary ...

Osun LG Crisis: What Is The Interest Of The FHC chief Judge? By Sarafa Ibrahim There are two letters circulating on the internet. The two letters were signed by Joshua Ibrahim Ali, Esq, who identified himself as the Special Assistant to the Hon. Chief Judge and purportedly conveyed the decision of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer suit FHC/OS/CS/94/2025 from the Osogbo division to the Abuja division of the court.  The nature of the letters offend known legal principles and put to serious questions the interest of Justice Tsoho in the Osun local governments crisis. For a starter, judicial authorities are vested in judges and cannot be exercised through proxy as the letter clearly indicated. More so, the procedure for transferring cases between divisions of the Federal High Court is clearly stated in the enabling laws guiding the activities of the court. There is nothing in the Federal High Court Act that empowers the Chief Judge to arbitraril...

 Flooding: Governor Adeleke Commiserates With Victims In Iwo, Direct Commissioner For Environment to Conduct On The Spot Assessment  The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed his sympathy with the people of Iwo on the devastating flood that occurred on Friday due to hours of heavy rainfall, assuring the people of ongoing efforts to prevent future occurrence of the natural disaster. Governor Adeleke rues the huge personal losses suffered by residents as a result of the flooding incident, noting that his administration will be taking nothing to chance to safeguard lives and properties of the people. The Governor said his administration has deployed resources to expand waterways in Iwo and environs in addition to those already done, assuring victims that the government will take stock of losses and provide appropriate support for victims. "I am devastated to learn about the monumental damage caused by flooding that occurred in Iwo on Friday foll...

Osun Appoints Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy  The Osun State Government has approved the elevation of Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe to the position of Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy. This appointment by His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State, reflects the State’s commitment to consolidating its leadership in climate governance and renewable energy innovation. Prof. Obuaku-Igwe has, over the past years, gone beyond advisory functions to establish a comprehensive climate governance framework in Osun State.  Under her leadership, the State has made significant strides, including:  • Training more than 2,000 youths and women in circular economy and waste-to-wealth initiatives, leading to the creation of over 350 green SMEs.  • Establishing a recycling hub with FBRA and Waste Swap, processing mega tonnes of recyclables monthl...

 Osun 2026: Artisans, market women, and Traders Drum Support for Adeleke, Asks FG to Release Osun LG Funds Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to justify the confidence people of Osun State reposed in him. Senator Adeleke have the assurance while speaking at an endorsement rally organized for him by a coalition of non-governmental organization, the 'People First Movement'. Senator Adeleke assured the people that his administration will intensify efforts to deliver more democratic dividends across the books and crannies of the State. While admonishing residents to embrace the current window of continued voter register, CVR to get their permanent voters card or replace their lost or defaced PVC and register their children and wards who just attain the age 18. The Governor said, 'we will redouble our efforts to deliver dividends of democracy and good governance. The aspiration of Osun people will be my guide. The confidence you reposed in me will be motiv...