Another look at Aregbesola’s Osun By Bolaji Tunji

My piece today is not going to be popular with some people. But everything is not all about criticizing government. It is equally important to praise where government has done well and that is what this piece is about. It is a focus on the governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The idea is not to whitewash him or paint him in negative colours, rather, it’s to tell the story of Osun the way it really is, based on a visit to the state recently.

Indeed, I have always been accused of being unsparing in my criticisms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but what those who have formed such opinions failed to understand is that as journalists, we have a huge responsibility to write in ways that would elevate the country and make it better than it is. To educate, if need be, praise and criticise in order to bring improvement into the society. Such huge responsibility is not personal and is devoid of partisanship. If it had been the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the saddle today, I would also have been unsparing in my criticism.

PhotoNews: Gov. Aregbesola Acknowledges Cheers During Eid-el-fitri Celebration, Promises Osun greater Development Despite Challenges

Governor, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola a‎cknowledging cheers from the Muslim faithful, during the 2015 Eid-el-fitri Celebration, at Praying ground, Oke-Baale,
Osogbo ... on Friday

Aregbesola's victory: Jonathan refuses to pick Omisore's calls

The Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has refused to pick the repeated calls of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the State of Osun, Iyiola Omisore, since declaration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
Aregbesola, contrary to the PDP evil calculation defeated  Omisore in a land slide victory as he won massively in twenty four local government areas o the state

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But Where is Chief Ebenezer Babatope who predicted that PDP will win in Edo and Osun states? Is the PDP chairman in Osun, Gani Olaoluwa still in office?  If so ,he is alainitiju. Where is Ife High Chief, Chief Gunju Adesakin who is also known as Mr N94.7 million tricycles supplier?

Ado Bayero used traditional institution to promote peace, progress of Nigeria - Aregbesola

Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the death of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as a huge loss to Nigeria.

In a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communications and Strategy, Office of the Governor, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, Aregbesola said the news of the demise of one the most prominent traditional rulers in the country was shocking and sad.

The governor said the nation lost the influential Emir at its critical socio-political challenges.

He said that Ado Bayero's death will leave a huge gap in the political, social, security and religious affairs of the nation.

Abuja Bombers: "They Are Lunatics and Beasts, Not Human Beings!" - Aregbesola

The Governor of tha state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Adergbesola, has forthrightly condemned  the Iyanyan Bombb blast believed to have been perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamist Terrorists.

Aregbesola said: "They are lunatics and beasts, hot human beings, those criminally bombing of innocent citizens "

Ogbeni made the assertion today, during the church service to mark 3rd Session of the 9th Synod of the All Saints Anglican Church, Osogbo Diocese. He condemned the barbaric and criminal bombing of innocent citizens for the second time in barely two weeks at Nyanya Abuja, by the Boko Haram troublers of Nigeria.

According to him, this heinous act shows that the perpetrators have lost all sense of humanity. He said it takes a psychopath to slaughter innocent children and kidnap 234 underage girls from school.

 "To call them terrorists is to dignify them, they are beasts, they are lunatics. We must pray for this rain of shame to cease falling upon our dear and beloved country." the Governor further said.

Osun State Govt: Jungle Justice Is Unacceptable

Kidnappers Burnt To Death In Osogbo, Osun State

The attention of the government of the State of Osun has been drawn to shocking cases of jungle justice at the State capital Osogbo allegedly melted out to some individuals suspected to be kidnappers.

Reports at the disposal of the government indicate some barbaric administration of jungle justice by irate mobs against those accused of some nefarious activities in different locations at the state capital.

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.

Protest in Edo state over high electricity tariff

Residence of Benin City protested against the increasing tariff on electricity by the private power holders.

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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