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Niger State's N1.073 Trillion 2026 Budget Signed

Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.

APC Chooses AMBO as Consensus for Osun Governorship Race

The APC in Osun State has settled on Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) as its consensus candidate for the 2026 governorship election. This follows a contentious screening that disqualified seven aspirants, raising concerns about party unity and the

Ex-REC, UI Professor Abdulganiy Raji Passes Away

The University of Ibadan community mourns the death of Professor Abdulganiy Raji, former REC for Osun, Ekiti, and Ogun states. Burial is scheduled for Saturday in Ogbomoso. Read more.

PDP Criticises Tinubu's 2026 'Sufferings' Budget

The Peoples Democratic Party has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu's ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, labelling it a plan that deepens hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Read the full analysis.

Tinubu Presents N58.18 Trillion 2026 Budget to NASS

President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' to the National Assembly, targeting N58.18 trillion in spending with priorities on security, human capital, and infrastructure. Read the full details.

Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.

Osun 2026: Adeleke Battles APC for Second Term

Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.

EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions

EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.

Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun

Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.

Protesters in Osun Demand Resignation Over Insecurity

NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.

Ex-Customs Officer Kidnapped, One Killed in Osun

Panic in Ora community as gunmen abduct retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi, killing a local chief. Police confirm incident and intensify bush combing operations. #OsunSecurity #Kidnapping

APC USA Backs Oyebamiji for Osun Governorship

The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.

Omisore: Oyetola Ordered Our Disqualification in Osun APC

Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.

Omisore, 6 Others Reject APC Disqualification

Seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, led by Senator Iyiola Omisore, dismiss their disqualification as a politically motivated hatchet job. They allege pressure from the Villa to impose a candidate. Read the full details.

Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds

Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.

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