Politics

Oyetola Inaugurates Committee to Reposition Osun State APC

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By Adenitan Akinola The former governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has inaugurated an 11-man committee with the mandate to stimulate, revamp, restructure, and reposition the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.  The setting-up of the committee was decided after a series of Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Govt Flags Off Food Support Scheme

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The Osun State government has flagged off the 19th edition of its monthly Food Support Scheme, with the distribution of food items to another set of 30,000 people who belong to the vulnerable segment of the population in the State. The State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola attributed the consistency and sustainability of the initiative, in […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Governor Swears-In New LG Chairmen

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of local governments and local council development areas in the state. Addressing the chairmen, Governor Oyetola tasked them to be committed to their oath of office and oath of allegiance to achieve the desired development at the grassroots. Governor Oyetola explained that […]Continue Reading

Education

Upgrade of OSCOED Ilesa to University carefully conceived – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has assented to the law for the upgrade of Osun State College of Education, OSCOED, Ilesa to a full-fledged University. The governor’s assent followed the successful passage of the Executive Bill into Law by the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, in August this year. Speaking shortly after assenting to the […]Continue Reading

Environment

Oyetola Commissions 3.75Km Rehabilitated Gbongan Road

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Osun state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has commissioned 3.75km reconstructed Chief Bisi Akande Trumpet Bridge/Olajokun Park- Adenuga Junction-Oke church- -Olufi Market road in Gbongan. Speaking at the event, Governor Oyetola appealed to residents and other road users to shun every act that can hamper the longevity of the road. While reiterating the commitment of Continue Reading

Politics

Oyetola Approves Recruitment of More Teachers

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the recruitment of additional 1500 teachers to fill the existing gaps in the education sector of the state. This follows the initial recruitment of 1000 teachers earlier in the year through a painstaking process involving the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board, JAMB. This new approval will bring the total […]Continue Reading

Politics

I will ensure completion of all projects – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says he will ensure the completion of all ongoing projects in the state. Governor Oyetola stated this in Ilobu while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the ongoing Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon road rehabilitation project. The governor who also inspected ongoing road repair at Baruwa Street, Osogbo said the inspection was to Continue Reading

Education

Oyetola Inaugurates Committee for Upgrade of Ilesa College

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Osun State Governnor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has inaugurated implementation committee for the upgrade of Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a University Status. Inaugurating the Eight- man committee in Osogbo, Governor Oyetola explained that the idea of upgrading the college was to expand opportunities to qualitative education. Governor Oyetola who lauded the Owa Continue Reading

Crime

Oyetola Reacts on Ede Killings

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Osun state Governor,  Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has condemned the killing of two members of a family in Ede North Local Government area of the State over an unresolved argument.  The deceased, Abideen Olalekan and Kafayat Olalekan, were allegedly murdered at the weekend by a police officer on the orders of a serving lawmaker. Governor Oyetola […]Continue Reading

Education

Osun Assembly Passes Bill Establishing University of Ilesa into Law

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The University of Ilesa Establishment Bill 2022 has been passed into Law. This was decided at a plenary presided by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye. Mr. Owoeye said the State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola may proceed to appoint a working committee that would see to the take-off of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oyetola Mourns Tafa Balogun, Condoles Family

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Osun state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has mourned the demise of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tafa Balogun who died on Thursday at the age of 75.  This is contained in a statement issued in Osogbo by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ismail Omipidan. Governor Oyetola sends his condolences to the Orangun of Ila, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Oyetola Charges Journalists on Effective Reportage

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Media professionals must protect the gains of their efforts which gave birth to the present democratic dispensation through developmental reportage. Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stated this in Osogbo while declaring open a two-day political communications workshop with the theme “Election coverage for information officers” organized by the state Continue Reading

Religion

Be guided by the fear of Allah always – Oyetola charges Muslims

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Muslims should continue to live in line with the teachings of Ramadan so as to be worthy of Aljanat. Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stated this in his words to the congregation at the Osogbo Central Eid praying ground, Osogbo. Governor Oyetola who urged faithful to be guided with the fear of Allah appreciated God for […]Continue Reading

Security

Help Govt to improve security – Oyetola charges Hospitality Business Owners

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has charged operators of relaxation centres that they have a responsibility to support government in ensuring the security of lives and property in the State. Mr Oyetola gave the charge at the Civic Engagement complex in Osogbo while addressing owners of relaxation spots  in the state. Represented […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun APC Primaries: I bear no grudges against anyone – Governor Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says he bears no grudge against those who contested against him in last Saturday’s All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship primary election. Governor Oyetola who stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Ismail Omipidan, noted that joining him to contest for the party ticket was an expression Continue Reading

Politics

Spare nothing towards Nigeria’s peace – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola wants Nigerians to spare nothing towards ensuring national unity and peace. Governor Oyetola stated this in Osogbo at the grand finale of activities marking the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance 2022 celebration. Correspondent Abiodun Adeoye completes the story. Abiodun AdeoyeContinue Reading

Politics

APC Crisis Gets Messier In Osun

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The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Osun State is getting messier as the factional group of the party loyal to the minister of interior named “The Osun Progressives “TOP has alleged that the Ileri Oluwa group loyal to the state Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola sent thugs to disrupt their meeting. Addressing […]Continue Reading

News

Gov. Oyetola Signs Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill Into Law

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill into law. He said the decision was aimed to further strengthen the fundamental right to life and ensure adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens in the State. Mr Oyetola who reassured of his Administration’s commitment to […]Continue Reading

Economy

Governor Oyetola Recognises ASUSS As Independent Trade Union

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has granted approval recognising  the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS as an independent Trade Union. The Governor is contained in a letter signed by Mr O.A Omishakin on behalf of the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building and addressed to […]Continue Reading

News

Osun Govt Releases Over Nine Hundred Million Naira For Pensioners’ Arrears

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has released the sum of Nine Hundred and Nine Million Naira N 909,000,000 to further offset pension arrears of retired officers of the State civil service. In a press release in Osogbo, the Head of Service, Dr Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade announced that the sum of Five Hundred and Eight […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Osun Govt. Committed to Making State Food Basket Of Southwest

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says his Administration is committed to making Agriculture the bedrock and mainstay of the State’s socioeconomic development. He said that the race to delivering food sufficiency and making Osun the food basket of the region was very much on course. Governor Oyetola stated this while addressing the […]Continue Reading

Education

Our teachers’ recruitment will be merit-based – Gov. Oyetola

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The governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says the recruitment exercise for teachers in the state will be merit-driven.  Governor Oyetola gave the assurance in a speech during the inauguration and distribution of educational materials, sports equipment and other materials to pupils with special needs in primary and junior secondary schools at the warehouse […]Continue Reading