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  ● Hails Gov Abiodun, Tinubu’s Giant Strides In Health Sector   A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Dr. Emmanuel Soyoola, has harped on improved health care system for the people of Ogun Central Senatorial District . Dr. Soyoola made the call while addressing media experts in his residence in Abeokuta, recently.  According to him, "it's imperative every households take their health very important and carry out medical check up regularly to avoid break down or terminal ailments. The notable health professional who has practiced for years home and abroad, hails the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun and President Bola Tinubu for their massive investment in the health sector. However, he noted that Nigeria is still in need of modern health facilities and improved infrastructure as well as bills to be passed by the National Assembly in order to cater for millions of Nigerians. The Senatorial hopeful also reiterated his visio...

The National Forum of Ife North Students has concluded plans to organise a debate for the three Chairmanship Aspirants in the local government ahead of the forthcoming Osun 2025 LG election. According to the students in a statement made available to BEYOND AFRICA on Sunday, the debate would allow the leading aspirants to present their plans and visions for the community and also allow residents to engage directly with the aspiring leaders. The aspirants are; Hon. Prince Adeyeba Ayoola Ebener (APC), Alhaji Musa Tunde Ayanleke (LP) and Hon. Micheal Oluwole Akande (PDP). The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Ipetumodu Town Hall by 10:00am. The statement reads: "The aforementioned association cordially invites you to the NAFINS Ife North Chairman Aspirant Political Debate. "This is a significant event where the three leading aspirants for the position of Ife North Local Government Chairman will present their plans and visions for our co...

Comrade Olusegun Olakolupo has emerged as the Chairman of the Osun State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) after a fiercely contested election at the Unity Congress held at Osogbo Grammar School, Osogbo. The election, which witnessed a high level of participation, was conducted in the presence of the National President of NYCN, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, alongside members of the National Executive Council (NEC). Details later........

  Dr. Ajibola Basiru, an APC Governorship Aspirant calls osun voters to join the Alubarika Movement as the 2026 Gubernatorial elections draws closer On Tuesday January 28, 2025, Dr. Ajibola Basiru, in a Facebook post called the good people of osun state to join the Alubarika Movement. He wrote: “Join the Alubarika Movement TODAY! The economic state of Osun has deteriorated significantly, leaving much to be desired. Since November 2022, the governance trajectory under the PDP - Adeleke's administration has been marked by declining performance and weakening fiscal stability. The Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is alarmingly poor, riddled with inefficiencies and systemic leakages that divert public funds into private hands. Distressingly, Osun now lags behind Ekiti State in critical metrics such as fiscal discipline, financial policy, IGR growth, governance standards, and adherence to due process. The economic framework inherited by this administration in 2022 was both ...

By Folarin Fafowora The recent press statement by Prince Bayo Adeleke, a former commissioner for local government during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, serves as a timely reminder to stakeholders and party faithful in the Osun APC. He cautioned against heating the polity regarding the 2026 governorship election, emphasizing the need to avoid jeopardizing the party's strength and triggering disunity among members. While Prince Adeleke's statement is commendable, it raises questions about the timing and sincerity of his concerns. Critics argue that he and his allies have been propagating the "Osun West l'okan" agenda, which has created unnecessary tension within the party. Notably, Hon. Remi Omowaiye has been at the forefront of promoting this agenda, even attacking those who refuse to align with it. For instance, at a recent book launch in Abuja, Omowaiye attacked a former councillor from Aagba in Boripe LG, Hon. Ayombo simply be...

Indigenes of Osogbo, Osun State under the aegis of Osogbo Affairs Forum (OSAF) have congratulated the National Secretary of All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru on his appointment as the Chairman of National Sugar Development Council. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the Convener and Chairman of OSAF Steering Committee, Prince Hameed Oyegbade and Mr. Abdulrahman Okunade in Osogbo on Saturday. OSAF said the appointment of Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru as Chairman of the Council was well deserved and laudable.  The group described Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru as a pride and good ambassador of Osogbo that all indigenes and Professionals of Osogbo extraction, are very proud of.  The Forum recalled that Senator Basiru, fondly called SRJ, served as Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Integration before he was later appointed as Commissioner for Justice, and Attorney General of Osun State. The...