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Gov. Oyetola Charges Journalists on Effective Reportage
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 ministry of information and Civic…
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Osun Govt. Felicitates Christians at Easter
As christians in Osun state join the rest part of the world to celebrate this year’s Easter, the state government wants faithful and every citizen to emulate the sterling virtues of Jesus Christ. While felicitating with christians on the celebration, the state government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation,…
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Operate according to standards or get out! – Osun Govt. warns Miners
Osun State government says mineral resources exploiters and defaulters of environmental standards are to forthwith comply with government’s regulations or face legal action. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode also warned natives who are leasing out their farmlands to illegal miners to desist from such acts or…
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Oba Oyediran was an embodiment of wisdom – OSSG
Osun State Government has commiserated with the people of Modakeke community and the entire Council of Traditional Rulers in Osun State over the passing of the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Moses Oladejo Oyediran, Ajombadi III. Oba Oyediran of Ajombadi Compound in Modakeke, who was crowned in December 2018 following the demise of his predecessor, Oba…
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Osun Killings : We will Bring Perpetrators to Book – Govt.
Osun state government says it will stop at nothing to bring to book perpetrators of killings is some parts of the state. A statement issued by the state commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, indicates that the killings resulting from cult killings are disturbing describing it as criminal. It would be recalled…
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Igbaye Chieftaincy Crisis: Osun Government Sues for Peace
Osun State Government has appealed to all aggrieved parties and indigenes of the Igbaye Community, to embrace and promote peace above personal interests. The appeal followed the civil unrest witnessed in Igbaye, Odo-Otin Central Local Government Area, on Sunday over chieftaincy issues. In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the state…
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Covid-19: Osun Records 13 Fatalities In 7 Days
Osun State Government says 13 persons have died of Covid-19 complications in the last seven days. Urging residents to be wary of the costly assumption that the state is completely rid of the Covid-19 virus, the government maintains that the state is now in the grip of the third wave of the dreaded disease, compounded by…
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Osun Commissioner Counsels Journalists On Regular Medical Check
Osun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu has Monday urged Journalists to always seek medical attention appropriately and promptly so as to guide against medical issues that could shorten their life span.Doctor Isamotu stated this while giving a Health Talk as part activities marking the 2021 Press Week of the State Information Chapel of…
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Oyetola Orders Compulsory COVID-19 Test For Commissioners, SAs, Domestic Staff
As part of measures to manage the second wave of the coronavirus infection, Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has ordered all commissioners and Special Advisers in the state to take compulsory COVID-19 test to ascertain their status. Similarly, he has also directed all drivers in his convoy, domestic staff and aides attached to senior…
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#EndSARS Protests: Oyetola Urges Osun State Citizens To Be Calm
The Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to citizens of the state to exercise restraints in the face of the protests against police brutality in the country. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the governor said government was already responding to the people’s outcry.…
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Worship Centers, Markets, Resume Full Operations in Osun
Osun State government has ordered the reopening of markets and places of worship in the state. In a new guideline easing the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government said all markets are now allowed to commence full operations, while worship centres that were restricted to once-a-week meetings can now commence their weekly…
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Osun Govt. Declares Public Holiday for Hijrah 1442
Osun state Government has declared tomorrow as public holiday for Muslim New Year, Hijrah 1442. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation in the state, Mrs Funke Egbemode who made this known through a statement made available to newsmen said the gesture was to afford Muslims in the state the opportunity to celebrate the new Islamic…
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COVID-19: Strict Movement Restriction in Ilesa, “No face mask no entry in Osun” – FRSC
As the total lockdown of Ilesa-East, Ilesa-West, Atakumosa East andAtakumosa West Local government areas begins today, Osun stategovernment has closed Osun Ankara, Ibodi, breweries, Osu, Iperindo,Ijebujesa-Zenababs, Osunjela, Idominasi roads. Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Information andCivil Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode confirmed that the state taskforce, security operatives had been mandated to strictly enforce therestrictions.…
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Osun State Govt. Earmarks 5.2Billion for Road Construction
Osun State Government is to construct over 54 kilometers of road across the three Senatorial Districts of the state. This was announced after the State Executive Council weekly meeting. Announcing the council decision, the State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode said the construction would cost 5.2 billion naira. Mrs Egbemode explained that…
