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2022 EMPLOYMENT SCAM LAMBAST OYETOLA: SAYS HE DIDN'T MEAN WELL, THEY COLLECTED N30,000 BEFORE ISSUING US LETTERS. Osogbo, January 22, 2026. One of the aspirants who aspired to be recruited into Osun State employment by Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola at the twilight of his administration in 2022 has lambasted the former governor for not being sincere with his acclaimed employments few months to the expiration of his tenure. Mr. Hammed Taye Jamiu on his Facebook page called out Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola for deliberately creating unnecessary logjam in the employment package for the Government of Senator Ademola Adeleke with a view to burdening the incoming government financially. In his narration, Mr. Hammer Taye Jamiu wrote: "The claim by this dubious chairmen that Adeleke government has sacked over 1,500 teachers (was mere blackmail). Emphasis mine in parenthesis. "I was among the sacked teachers by executive order, we've applied for the recruitment exerci...

Osun Indigenes Demand How Oyebamiji Administered N11.9b Federal Roads Construction Refunds under Governor Oyetola's Administration. Osogbo, January 21, 2026.     Gboyega Oyetola,  Oyebamiji   In what can be described as recurring decimal, the Citizens of Osun State have called out the former Commissioner for Finance in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji to explain how he, as Commissioner for Finance under Governor Adegboyega Oyetola expended the federal government refund of 11.9b on federal roads which were constructed during the regime of Oyetola's predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. In a heated argument on a radio program, one of the APC Chieftains in Osun State, Mr. Ayedun had inferred that the money was expended and used to pay full salaries to civil servants in the state." while Bola Oyebamiji in his own defence of how the N11.9b was expended said it was spread on four major roads inherited by Oyetola's administration without mentioning the locations of...

Unlawful Arrest & Detention: Osun Government Challenges Police Command On Professionalism. OSOGBO – 14/01/2026 – Osunstate.gov.ng  Osun CP Gothan/IGP Egbetokun Our attention has been drawn to a press statement issued by the Osun State Police Command, which was subsequently deleted and replaced with a revised version. This conduct, in itself, underscores the inconsistency, incoherence, and lack of professionalism that have characterized the handling of this matter by the Command. Osun Police Press Release No 1 Osun Police Press Release No 2 It is deeply troubling that the Police would issue a public statement, withdraw it, and then reissue an edited version, especially when the original statement had clearly exposed their procedural lapses and unlawful actions. To set the record straight, the Osun State Police Command falsely claimed that the petition which led to the arrest of Mr. Apesin Abiodun Adegoke and Mr. Iyiola Monsuru was submitted by...

Aare Asejere Bags M.Sc. in Sociology at Fountain University’s 15th Convocation, Adds Another Feather to His Academic Cap. Osogbo January 14, 2026. The historic city of Osogbo witnessed an atmosphere of academic grandeur and intellectual celebration as Fountain University, Osogbo, held its 15th Convocation Ceremony, marking the conferment of degrees on graduands who have distinguished themselves through scholarly diligence and perseverance. Prominent among the awardees was Aare Ganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere, Chairman of the Osun Commissioners’ Forum, Honourable Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, and Osun Central Senatorial Hopeful, who was duly conferred with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Sociology. This laudable academic accomplishment underscores Aare Asejere’s enduring commitment to intellectual development, academic excellence, and lifelong learning, even amidst the demanding responsibilities of public office. His inclusion in the convoca...

Adeleke's Aide, Apesin Abiodun Adegoke Challenges Osun Police Claims Over Arrest, Denies Court Arraignment Osogbo, January 14, 2026 Public Complaints Commission - The Nigerian Ombudsman A civic actor and a Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Apesin-Abiodun Adegoke, has issued a rejoinder disputing claims by the Osun State Police Command regarding his arrest and detention, describing the police account as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement released on Tuesday, Adegoke rejected reports attributed to the police that he was arraigned before the Federal High Court, Osogbo, on 9 January 2026, alongside another individual, Iyiola Monsuru. He maintained that he was never taken before any court on that date and was instead held in police custody from 7 January 2026 until the late hours of 12 January 2026, when he said he was granted administrative bail. According to Adegoke, the bail was granted only after a bailiff from the Federal High Court...

Abeere Soose @50: Dr Akindele Congratulates Ede-South LG Chairman on Golden Jubilee Anniversary Osogbo, January 9, 2026. The Special Adviser on Public Health to the Executive Governor of Osun State Dr. Adekunle Akindele has congratulated the Executive Chairman of Ede-South local government, Hon Lukman Afolabi (Abeere Soose) on the occasion of his 50th birthday  The Chairman Special Adviser's Forum eulogized the celebrant on his golden jubilee celebration describing his selfless approach and accommodating nature in life. "I celebrate you today on your golden jubilee celebration. You've made your mark in life and a good personality to associate with  "Your humane approach to life and your passion for success is applaudable. On this day of your birthday, I pray may the good Lord continue to keep you and protect you.  "May you continue to excel in all ways of life and you reach pinnacle of success in life. "Congratulations and happy birthday to you a...