Saraki Lauds Yusuf Alli's Appointment As UNIOSUN Pro-Chancellor

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, applauded the appointment of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Alli, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), by Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, stated that he was particularly pleased to identify with the legal Icon on the recognition and achievement in view of his exemplary lifestyle and professional pedigree.

He said: "Your recent appointment as the chairman of the Governing Council of a citadel of learning like UNIOSUN did not come to those of us that have keenly followed your pursuit of excellence in both your personal and professional life.

"Your commitment and doggedness in fighting to ensure that injustice has no place in our national life requires no emphasis. Besides, your choice demonstrates that like the proverbial golden fish, your character, positive disposition and good conduct are visible to all.

"The many landmark cases you have successfully handled, your numerous philanthropic gestures towards ameliorating the plight of the downtrodden in society and your contributions to the development of academic knowledge make your appointment both valuable and commendable.

"I am convinced that your chairmanship of the UNIOSUN Council would not only mark a watershed in the success story of the institution, it will turn around the academic, administrative and financial fortunes of the school for better. I expect nothing but the best from you in this new assignment. Congratulations," Saraki stated.

Osun lecturers call off strike

The Academic Staff Unions of Osun owned tertiary institutions have ended their industrial strike action after a meeting between state government and leadership of the unions.

It was resolved at the meeting that the current financial challenges from the dwindling Federal revenue account had affected payment of salaries and other critical areas of needs of the country.

The union while signing an agreement with government at the Governor’s Office in Osogbo on Tuesday night, said it was agreed that the state had withdrawn all legal suits against the union, hence the suspension of the strike.

EDE RALLY: Osun PDP Cried Out!

Osun PDP cried out last night in an urgent meeting held by their party stewards in Osogbo. The caucus meeting lambasted Adejare for fake reporting of his grip on Ede town which is against the reality on ground as confirmed by the intimidating acceptance of Aregbesola in the ancient town during his rally at Ede yesterday.

A frustrated strong PDP financier raised his voice; no, no, no way, no way! You cannot rent that kind of crowds anywhere. Ede is not what Adejare called it. We shouldn't have allowed Alhaji Adeleke to decamp. This doesn't sounds good for PDP unless we are deceiving ourselves.

My take: With this intimidating turn out of Ede rally of Governor Rauf Aregbesola and the rejected stone of the PDP, Serubawon Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, something is wrong somewhere. I thought they say Adeleke is not relevant in Edeland again.

To senator Iyiola Omisore, don't allow the sycophants to deceive you that all is well. I also saw the Osogbo crowd that welcome the governor back to Osogbo. When Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said he is on the street, he was very sure of this assertion.

We have seen them (PDP) moving out of Osogbo the state capital daily to their campaigns without a single accolade from the ordinary people on the street. Yet they delude themselves of imaginable popularity.

This is Ogbeni on the street of Osogbo on his way from re-election rally in Ede. For a man they see everyday to still get this kind of reception from the state capital shows how much Rauf has invested in the ordinary people.

August 9 is the date when it will be finally clear to the PDP jesters that their party has gone to the dustbin of history and never again will they find any space in our consciousness.

OSUN ELECTION: Aregbesola Challenges Opposition To A Debate

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State on Friday challenged opposition political parties to a live television debate on the finances of the state.

Aregbesola was responding to allegation of financial recklessness levelled against his administration by the Social Democratic Party.

The governor, who spoke through his Commissioner for Information, Mr Sunday Akere, said the government had been prudent and transparent in the handling of its finances. He said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Osogbo that the governor would at any given time or period, be ready to explain in details all actions of government in the last three and half years.

“The Aregbesola government is built on accountability and transparency; we have nothing to hide, especially when it has to do with finances and projects execution.

Aregbesola Re-Election: Oyinlola, Adeleke, Others Set to Join APC by Saturday

Arrangements have been concluded by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State to receive two former governors of the state, Mr. Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Senator Isiaka Adeleke and their supporters into the ruling party in the state next Saturday.

Apart from the two governors, also set to defect are the former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mufutau Gbadebo Ayinde, state Deputy Chairman of PDP, Dr. Bashiru Salami and other prominent PDP members in the state.

Osun Has No Plan To Ban Okada, Says Aregbesola

Osun Has No Plan To Ban Okada, Says Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the State of Osun on Monday debunked the rumour peddling around by the disgruntled elements over the alleged plan to ban commercial motorcyclists also known as Okada in the state, after emerging as the Governor for the second term under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) on August 9.



Aregbesola who spoke to cross section of newsmen at state house during a congratulatory visit by the leaders of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state, over his emergency as party’s gubernatorial standard bearer in theAugust 9 election.

Blame FG For Salary Delay, Osun Goverment Applauds Workers' Understanding

Civil servants and pensioners in the state of Osun have been commended for their support and understanding in the face of the financial hiccups created by the Federal Government’s reduction of funds accruable to States from the federation account based on the spurious allegation of drop in sales of crude oil.

Speaking to Journalists in Osogbo over the weekend, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in the State, Honourable Sunday Akere reminded civil servants of the pledge and commitment of the Governor Rauf Aregbesola administration towards payment of their salary latest by 25th of every month; a commitment he religiously honoured until the down turn in the revenue allocations to the state since July 2013.

Two Parallel lines meet as Aregbesola, Omisore jam in Church

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of State of Osun and Senator iyiola Omisore occupy opposite political spaces in Nigeria.

Aregbesola is an APC governor, while Omisore, a former deputy governor and senator belongs to the PDP.

At the weekend, Omisore declared his interest in contesting the governorship seat of the state in the elections scheduled for 9 August.

Both men however met on Sunday 9 February at the annual spiritual programme organised by Saint Nicholas Catholic Church, Oke-Maria, Otan-Ayegbaju. Separating them is Senator Babajide Omoworare, who unseated Omisore in the 2011 election, to represent Ife-Ijesha district.

Sikiru Deoye recorded the interactions between Aregbesola and Omisore today:PM