The Deputy Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Akogun Lere Kamorudeen Oyewumi, has extended warm felicitations to his bosom friend of many years, Dr. Basiru Tokunbo Salam, the Honourable Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Osun State, on the occasion of his birthday. In his heartfelt tribute, Senator Oyewumi celebrated Dr. Salam as a dependable friend and brother, whose exceptional humility, steadfastness, loyalty and doggedness have continue

The Osun State Government and the Presidency are reportedly working towards a negotiated settlement of the lingering local government crisis in the state, with a resolution expected before the 2027 general elections. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed this during an appearance on the Frank Talk programme on Rave 91.7 FM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Rasheed said the governor and the Presidency were putting together a negotiating

We undertook our economic reforms to build a stronger foundation for investment and give more Nigerians the opportunity to earn a better living. I welcome the World Bank Group’s work to mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria. This partnership supports our efforts to help businesses expand and attract investment into agriculture and digital infrastructure. Nigeria has gone a step further to put together a pipeline of 65 bankable projects seeking $78.5 bi

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has threatened to issue arrest warrants against the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Engr. Dr. Sani Man Yahaya, and the institution’s Bursar, Aishat Shade Adebayo, if they fail to appear before it on Monday, October 19, 2026 over unresolved audit queries, alleged procurement irregularities and other financial management concerns. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, disclosed this on Friday as

1. Kaduna, Kaduna State — Official Flag off 24 October 2026 (President Visibility) North-West 2 . Port Harcourt, Rivers State 7th November (President Visibility) South-South 3 Jos, Plateau State 14th November (President visibility) North-central 4. Ibadan, Oyo State 21st November (president visibility) South-West 5. Maiduguri, Borno State 25th November (President Visibility) North-East 6. Enugu, Enugu State 28th November (president visibility) South-East 7. Sokoto, Sokoto

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has given an immediate approval to the commencement of a two hour weekly environmental sanitation exercise, beginning from Thursday, this week throughout the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the State Head Of Service and Chairman of the newly constituted Osun State Environmental Sanitation Taskforce, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina. According to the statement, all offices, market operators, shop owners, artisans, malls, s

Since the just-concluded APC Presidential Campaign Council Inauguration, the Osun State Governor, Sen. Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke, has been in the news across Nigeria. A development which has got netizens' reactions across social media. Popular Politician and Current Nigerian Ambassador, Chief Reno Omokri, has praised the Governor for his charismatic leadership style without bitterness. Chief Omokri sounds jealous of the gifts endowed by the dancing governor as a way of

Speaking at the APC Presidential Campaign Council Inauguration Ceremony, Gov. Adeleke assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of his full support, noting that efforts had been put in place to effect that. Watch video excerpt

Watch: moments when Governor Adeleke was honoured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a standing ovation.

Gov. Adeleke Receives Special Recognition @ APC PCC

The Akogun Frontline Team, a leading grassroots political mobilisation structure in Osun West Senatorial District, has formally announced its strategic resolve to mobilise Fifty Thousand (50,000) democratic and progressive-minded youths across the ten Local Government Areas that constitute the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election. This large-scale mobilisation demonstrates our capacity, reach and commitment to deepening democratic participation, strengthenin

Adeleke secured an appointment as Tinubu Coordinator ahead of the 2027 general election. Check number 28 on the State Coordinators list.

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The Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Kamorudeen Olalere Oyewumi, today officially declared open a two-day public hearing on seven vital legislative proposals on behalf of the President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. Organized by the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), chaired by Distinguished Senator Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the public hearing at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja brings together lawmaker

Since assuming office as the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District in June 2023, Senator Dr. Olalere Oyewumi has pursued constituency interventions in areas including roads, electricity, education, youth and women empowerment, agriculture and community development. He also served as Deputy Minority Leader of the 10th Senate. Among the projects reported under his representation are the Oriolowo/Agbele Road and Fojugbagi/Adediti Road in Iwo, the Bovas–Araromi Road

Osun State has received global recognition from the IEEE Smart Cities Awards 2026, with the State’s Imole Solar Lamp initiative receiving a Special Mention among innovative smart-city solutions from cities and governments across the world. The recognition was announced by the IEEE Smart Cities programme following the decision of an international jury, with the formal presentation of certificates scheduled to take place during the IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (IS

Senator Lere Oyewumi Empowers 600 Artisans With Cash Grants to Drive Grassroots Economic Growth In a decisive effort to cushion economic challenges and stimulate micro-business growth across the 10 local government areas of Osun West Senatorial District, the Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has empowered 600 local artisans with direct cash grants of #50,000 each. Rollout of the multi-million naira initiative was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured Nigerians and the international community of its total commitment to neutrality, operational excellence and the sacred integrity of the ballot box as the country begins the final 100-day countdown to the 2027 General Election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the assurance on Tuesday 6th October, 2026, at the World Press Conference and National Stakeholders' Meeting marking 100 d

The leadership and all members of the Akogun Frontline Team extend their heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Afolabi Lukman Adekola (Abeere Soose) on receiving the prestigious Distinguished Personality in Grassroots Leadership, People-Oriented Governance and Community Development award, conferred by the Chartered Institute of Peace and Security Studies of Nigeria (CIPSSON). This accolade transcends mere recognition; it stands as a testament to your unwavering, altruistic, and c

Nigeria’s latest available official inflation figures show slower price growth, but the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has not yet listed September 2026 inflation or food-price reports in the public catalogues examined by The Bureau Journal on October 6. The latest listed Consumer Price Index report covers August 2026 and was released on September 15. The latest listed Selected Food Price Watch covers May 2026. These reports measure different periods and cannot establish