Economy

Stop Being Meddlesome, Osun Govt. Tells Lawyer

Web News 21 September 2023 102 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has described as meddlesome, misrepresentation and misinterpretation of employment relationship between employees and the employer, the threat of legal action by an Ibadan based legal practitioner, Mutalubi Adebayo. Mutalubi Adebayo had threatened to sue Continue Reading

Economy

We are ready to drive sports development – Adeleke

Web News 26 August 2023 168 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s readiness to drive sports development in the state through Public-Private Partnership, PPP. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke stated this while responding to an address by a British born Nigerian-Canadian Continue Reading

News

2023 IYD: Adeleke Promises Review of Policy to Harness Youth Potentials

Web News 13 August 2023 628 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to the uplift of youth in the state, saying his administration is already putting in place mechanism for young people to make good use of their potentials. The Governor stated this in a message by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, to […]Continue Reading

Health

Diphtheria : Gov. Adeleke Orders Activation of Emergency Response Centre

Web News 10 July 2023 200 0

By Funmi Adeleke Following the renewed outbreak of Diphtheria infections in some parts of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate activation of the State Emergency Response Centre to curb any further spread, launch contact tracing and treat the infected residents. A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Govt. Denies Rumoured Plan to Sack Workers

Web News 6 July 2023 211 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun state government says it has no plan to sack workers or re-introduce half salary.  In a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, the Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government, reacting to a press conference by a pressure group within the Nigerian Union of Pensioners describe the news as fake and sponsored by […]Continue Reading

Power

Osun Govt Wades into Osogbo Communities/IBEDC Face-off

Web News 24 June 2023 402 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Government has intervened in the ongoing crisis between the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC and some communities in Osogbo, calling for an urgent stakeholders’ meeting on the disconnection of parts of the state capital from power supply. In a statement by governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the state Continue Reading

Politics

Good road network necessary for robust economy- Adeleke

Web News 19 June 2023 394 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration has completed a total of 31 kilometers of roads from November 28th, 2022 to date. While another 17 kilometers of roads are currently ongoing at various stages of completion across the state, as well as additional 30 kilometers of roads have […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Gov Dissolves 7th Assembly

Web News 5 June 2023 351 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has announced the dissolution of the 7th Osun State Assembly and proclamation for the 8th Assembly. Governor Adeleke conveyed the dissolution and the proclamation to the Clerk of the state Assembly as confirmed in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. Governor Adeleke […]Continue Reading

Education

Folorunso Alakija remains the chancellor of UNIOSUN- Osun Govt

Web News 22 May 2023 722 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Government has clarified that Dr. Folorunso Alakija remains the Chancellor of Osun State University after the dissolution of the Governing Council of the University. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the State Government opined that the dissolution of the Governing Council does not affect the position Continue Reading

Politics

My Pact with You Concrete, Adeleke Assures Residents

Web News 13 May 2023 291 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he remains committed to his love for the people and the satisfaction of their aspirations. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke who made the remark after receiving the Governor of the Year Award by Champion Newspapers dedicated the Award to […]Continue Reading

Environment

Osun Gov Approves Climate Change Agenda

Web News 22 April 2023 819 0

By Funmi Adekoya As the world marks Earth Day, the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved a comprehensive climate change agenda to address emerging concerns about climate change and its impact on the state. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the new agenda includes the making a climate […]Continue Reading

Religion

Continue in the love, sacrifice, and piety of Ramadan – Gov. Adeleke

Web News 21 April 2023 164 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the Muslim faithful not to jettison the virtue of love and sacrifice the holy month of Ramadan teaches. The governor, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, while felicitating with Muslims on the celebration of the 2023 Eid-ul-Fitr charges the Muslim faithful […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Repair: Osun Govt Closes Ife-Ede Road for Three Weeks

Web News 12 April 2023 302 0

By Olubunmi Adewumi Osun State government has ordered the immediate closure of Ife-Ede Road for three weeks as construction activities commenced on a section of the road in Ile-Ife. In a statement issued in Osogbo and signed by the spokesperson for the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the directive followed the inspection of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Stiff penalty awaits election violators – Gov Adeleke

Web News 17 March 2023 214 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed security agencies to arrest any resident who violates the directive on the restriction of movement as the House of Assembly election holds Saturday across the 30 local governments and Area Office. The Governor in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed […]Continue Reading

Technology

Osun Gov Ready to Employ ICT for Economic Growth

Web News 1 March 2023 246 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun state government says it has mapped out plans to speedily entrench the development of Information and Communication Technology in order to put the state on a higher pedestal for digital economy, agriculture and telemedicine. Coordinating Director, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Murtala Adekilekun stated this while addressing Continue Reading

News

Gov Adeleke Approves Rehabilitation of Major Roads

Web News 9 February 2023 276 0

By Funmi Adekoya As part of efforts of the present administration to fast-track development and enhance the economic growth of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the rehabilitation of major roads across the state to ease the free flow of traffic and reduce wear and tear on vehicles plying the roads. Governor Adeleke noted […]Continue Reading

Politics

Govt Lifts Suspension on Agricultural Produce Permit

Web News 18 January 2023 201 0

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has announced the immediate lifting of suspension on forestry consultants and permits across the state. The State Governor had in early December directed a suspension and review of some permits including, plantation or forest reserve concession allocation permit; sawmill permit and renewal; flinch sawn evacuation permit; timber Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Idiseke Market Fire: Adeleke Condoles Victims

Web News 9 January 2023 259 0

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has condoled the victims of the fire incident at the popular Idiseke Market, Osogbo in the late hours of Saturday 7th January 2023, describing the incident as unfortunate.  In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor prayed for the affected traders to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Adeleke Approves Payment December Salaries & Pensions

Web News 21 December 2022 246 0

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of December 2022 salaries and pensions. A statement by the Spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, indicates that the payment covers all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, as well as secondary and primary school teachers, tertiary institutions, local government staff and retirees Continue Reading

Politics

Oyetola left N76bn debt in salaries, pensions – Osun Govt

Web News 1 December 2022 323 0

The Osun State government says it has uncovered debt in salaries, pensions, and insurance commitments incurred by the administration of a former governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola amounting to 76 billion naira. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs Bimpe Ogunlumade disclosed this while briefing officials of the new administration on the financial status of the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun LG Issue: Adeleke Directs Most Senior Career Officers to Take Over

Web News 28 November 2022 412 0

The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed the most senior career heads across all the Local Government Council Areas, the Area Office, Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs and Area Council Development Areas in Osun State to take charge of the affairs of their respective councils with immediate effect.  This is contained in a […]Continue Reading

Politics

Adeleke Transition Committee Condemns Mass Recruitment

Web News 6 September 2022 259 0

The Osun Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke Transition Committee has condemned the last-minute mass recruitment embarked upon by the Oyetola administration, describing it as “a deliberate ploy to expand payroll and financially cripple incoming administration.  Reacting to plans for workers’ recruitment and contract awards, the committee expressed Continue Reading