Lifestyle

Obasanjo Gives Thumbs-Up to Dancing Governor

Web News 11 September 2023 262 0

By Funmi Adekoya Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for proving his critics wrong by being a dancing but hard working governor in running the affairs of Osun State. During his address at the 16th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Makes Public Names of Palliative Distribution Committee

Web News 31 August 2023 457 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has released names of its Palliative Distribution Committee as demanded by a coalition of civil society. The step according to Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Civil Society, Mr. Oluwaseun Emmanuel, is a testimony of that the state government is responsive, accountable and public spirited. In a statement, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Adeleke Eyes Making Osun Reference Point

Web News 28 August 2023 339 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has re-assured residents of the State that he is passionate about making Osun a reference point for its counterparts in Nigeria.  Senator Adeleke gave the assurance while answering questions from newsmen at the Muritala Mohammed International Airports, Ikeja, Lagos shortly on arrival from Rwanda. The Governor, Continue Reading

Economy

Adeleke Projects Digitalized Ecosystem for Development

Web News 27 August 2023 267 0

Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor Senator, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration is focused on building digital ecosystem that deploys technology for the development of the state. Governor Adeleke stated this in the special broadcast to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the state creation. The Governor noted that his administration would upgrade Continue Reading

Politics

Osun NULGE Tasks Caretakers on Speedy Grassroots Development  

Web News 24 August 2023 337 0

 By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo  Chairmen and members of the Caretaker Committees of Local Governments, Local Council Development Areas and Area Offices in Osun State have been urged to ensure speedy development in their councils. In a statement, President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe congratulated the Chairmen and Committee members Continue Reading

Religion

Oluwo/Isese Feud: Adeleke Cautions against Religious Crisis

Web News 20 August 2023 269 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against religious conflict and confrontations in the state, stressing that all adherents of various religions should operate peacefully. Responding to the altercation between the Oluwo of Iwoland and the Traditional Religious Worshippers Association on the celebration of Isese festival, Governor Continue Reading

Environment

 Mining: Safety of residents our primary concern – Osun Govt. 

Web News 15 August 2023 230 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government says it is taking proactive steps to ensure safety of the people and prevent environmental degradation. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Matters, Professor Lukman Jimoda stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Osogbo. Professor Jimoda said the present administration was working to […]Continue Reading

Economy

Governor Adeleke Orders Reopening of Kajola Market

Web News 9 August 2023 311 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has ordered the reopening of Kajola Market in Atakumosa West Local Government area of the State.  The Governor also warned stakeholders at the market to desist from unlawful acts that could disrupt the peace of the town. The Governor’s decision was made after the presentation […]Continue Reading

Security

Adeleke Receives Army GOC, Approves Bond Certificates to Retirees

Web News 9 August 2023 324 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for the establishment of a trans-regional security taskforce to track and curb cross border criminality in the Southwest. Governor Adeleke made the call while receiving the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army to the state on a courtesy visit in his […]Continue Reading

Labour

Adeleke Debunks Viral Salary Post, Affirms Take-off of UNILESA

Web News 7 August 2023 367 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Government has advised the civil servants to disregard a viral post on a new salary scale for civil servants in the state being circulated. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed describes the post as false and misleading as every content in it does not emanate from […]Continue Reading

Politics

Adeleke Calls Appointees to Dedication, Integrity in Serving

Web News 31 July 2023 228 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged key stakeholders in his administration to be innovative, diligent, prudent as well shun every form of corrupt practices which can have negative impact on the people of the State. Governor Adeleke made the call at a 3 day Strategic Retreat and On-boarding Programme for […]Continue Reading

Labour

Workers in Osun Receive Half Salary Debt

Web News 29 July 2023 289 0

By Funmi Adekoya  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of another batch of half salary debt alongside the state workers’ July salary. This according to a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed is in line with his pledge to pay up salary debt in the state public service. The fresh payment […]Continue Reading

News

Adeleke Appoints 30 Special Advisers

Web News 25 July 2023 261 0

By Funmi Adekoya In order to strengthen the governance in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed 30 Special Advisers, out of which 10 are of cabinet member rank. This is sequel to securing approval for five more Special Advisers in addition to the previously approved 25 Special Advisers. A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson Mallam […]Continue Reading

Environment

Adeleke Empathises with Residents as Flood Ravages Ikire

Web News 23 July 2023 471 0

By Adenitan Akinola/Funmi Adekoya Properties worth millions of Naira have been destroyed as massive flood hit Ikire, the headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday. It was gathered that a heavy downpour witnessed in the community led to the flooding.  The rain according to report started around 8am on Saturday and […]Continue Reading

News

Adeleke Orders Immediate Payment for Pensioners

Web News 30 June 2023 228 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has issued a directive for the immediate payment of pension entitlement as planned in the template released earlier this year. This was aimed at the government’s plan to enroll contributory pensioners in the state health insurance scheme. The Governor, according to a statement by his Spokesperson, Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde, Adeleke, Abiodun, Oyo Assembly, APC  Felicitate Muslim Faithful

Web News 28 June 2023 636 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir. The governor congratulated all residents of the state on witnessing the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H., marking the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir, praying to Allah (SWT) to […]Continue Reading

Crime

Adeleke Debunks Rumoured State Pardon for Rahman Adedoyin

Web News 26 June 2023 459 0

By Funmi Adekoya  Osun State Government has denied rumours on social media that it is plotting to subvert the judgment of death sentence on Dr. Rahman Adedoyin, affirming that there is no plan to pardon the proprietor of the Oduduwa University. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke, while reacting to […]Continue Reading

Labour

I will make workers’ welfare my priority – Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reassured the Osun State workers that his administration is focusing on worker’s welfare because it is the duty of the government. Governor Adeleke, who gave the assurance at this Workers Day celebration at Osogbo Township Stadium, said as a Comrade Governor, he is committed […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Adeleke Sympathizes with Ooni over Palace Fire

Web News 30 April 2023 459 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has condoled with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over the fire incident that gutted a building apartment within the courtyard of the Palace Governor Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the incident as unfortunate and prayed that […]Continue Reading

Politics

Appeal Court Upholds Election of Adeleke

Web News 24 March 2023 439 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The court of appeal sitting in Abuja has reinstated Ademola Adeleke as the governor of Osun state. Delivering judgment in the appeal filed by Adeleke on Friday, a three-member panel of justices held that, the election tribunal erred when it ruled that, the 1st and 2nd respondents Gboyega Oyetola and the All […]Continue Reading

Politics

Adeleke Knows Fate on Mandate

Web News 24 March 2023 510 0

By Adenitan Akinola The Court of Appeal in Abuja, will today, by 12 pm, deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to challenge the nullification of his election by the state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The appellate court had, on March 23, 2023, reserved judgement in the appeal after […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun is poised for peaceful election – Adeleke

Web News 21 February 2023 317 0

By Funmi Adekoya Barely six days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged residents of the state to go about their lawful businesses peacefully without fear. Governor Adeleke made the call at a closed-door meeting with representatives of security agencies including the Army, Air-Eorce, Navy, […]Continue Reading

Politics

We’ll work for the success of Adeleke’s Government – NULGE

Web News 3 January 2023 453 0

Local Government workers in Osun State have been urged to cooperate with the present administration and contribute their quota for the development of the state The President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Osun State, Dr. Kehinde Nathaniel Ogungbangbe made the call at a special New Year get-together of members of NULGE in Osogbo. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Govt Disengages Quarry Sites Revenue Collectors, Consultants

Web News 27 December 2022 287 0

Osun State Government has disengaged all consultants and revenue collectors on all quarry sites across the State with immediate effect. The disengagement according to a statement by the Secretary of the Committee, Barrister Hashim Abioye was directed by Chairman Committee on Solid Minerals, Mr Samuel Oyedotun. Barrister Abioye the decision was necessary to stem the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Adeleke, Oyetola Trade Words on Public Assets

Web News 22 July 2022 339 0

The Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned Governor Oyetola and his allies against the diversion and looting of government assets and public properties. In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Senator Adeleke alert the general public of clandestine moves to convert public properties to private ownership and bankrupt state finances Continue Reading