Culture

Osun State Announces Appointment of New Aree, 4 Other Monarchs

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Osun State government has announced the appointment of Prince Raphael Oluponle Ademola as the new Aree of Ireeland in the Boripe Local Government Area of the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode after the state’s executive council meeting.

The emergence of Prince Ademola followed majority votes in his favour in a meeting of Iree kingmakers.

Prince Ademola’s appointment also followed legal clearance by the Ministry of Justice and approval by the Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola.

Recall that the seat of Aree became vacant on July 8, 2018, when Oba Jimoh Olayoonu Olatoyan joined his ancestors. 

The statement also announces the appointment of four other monarchs across the state.

This is as Loja Adedapo Samson Adewuyi, the Likure of Odogbo-Ijesha, in Atakumosa East Local Government Area, was elevated to Part II recognised Chieftaincy in accordance with Section 3(a) of the Chiefs, Law, Cap 25, Laws of the State of Osun, 2002.

Prince Adebanjo Adebayo Joseph was announced as the new Alajido of Ajido-Ijesa in Atakumosa East Local Government Area, following a majority decision in his favour by the kingmakers of Ajido-Ijesa in a meeting held on August 9, 2022.

The Alajido stool became vacant on December 15, 2021, when Oba Adebanjo Michael Ayobami joined his ancestors.

Prince Oluwabusola Idowu Oyewale Oloyede was announced as the Alakinlalu of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government, following his appointment in accordance with the 2005 Alakinlalu of Akinlalu Registered Chieftaincy Declaration.

Prince Abidogun Hamzat Mukahil was also announced as the new Alawuje of Awuje in Iwo West Local Council Development Area, following a majority vote in his favour during the meeting of Awuje kingmakers on September 7, 2022, where he polled five out of eight votes.

The appointments take immediate effect.

Abiodun Adeoye

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Lifestyle

Osun Govt. Condoles With Akire Over Demise Of Wife

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Osun State government has commiserated with the Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi, over the death of his wife, Olori Anthonia Aduke Falabi.

In a statement by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, the government commiserated with Oba Falabi, the Lambeloye Ruling House and friends of the deceased who dedicated her life to teaching and service to humanity.

The statement described Olori Aduke Falabi as an ever-present pillar behind her husband, especially through trying moments of the past years.

It condoled with the Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi, the Lambeloye ruling house, and educationists in the state, over the demise of Olori Anthonia Falabi who was a retired Head Teacher.

The statement urged His Majesty and all family members to take solace in the good works the Olori did while she lived as it prayed that God Almighty will grant her eternal rest.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Health

COVID-19: Osun Govt Warns Against Disregard For Safety Protocols

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As the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps across the country, Osun State is also counting its losses recording seven deaths out of the 73 cases reported in the last two weeks.

The state government made this known in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode.

Mrs. Egbemode said it has become imperative for citizens to consciously take personal responsibility for their own safety because the third wave of the dreaded disease had recorded 74 cases with 7 mortality in just two weeks.

She said the effects of the virus kept getting worse by the day because compliance had been taken for granted as many people refused to adhere to the non-pharmaceutical protocols.

The information commissioner warned that partying and appearances at densely populated locations had become dangerous all over as it is not safe to we continue to pretend like it does not exist.

Mrs. Egbemode noted that the current statistics signal a precarious situation with 74 positive cases in the last two weeks, from which ten percent mortality was recorded, adding that continued disregard for safety guidelines and protocols by citizens may result in more frightening statistics with time.Adenitan Akinola

Health

Oyetola Orders Compulsory COVID-19 Test For Commissioners, SAs, Domestic Staff

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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 government officials to present themselves for the screening.

In a statement in Osogbo, the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, said the directive was important to stem the tide of the spread of the infection.

Mrs Egbemode stated that government had increased testing capacities across all the local government areas at no cost to citizens.

She added that the governor urged citizens to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others, which now includes taking the COVID-19 test so as to commence immediate treatment if the result return positive.

The governor also encouraged citizens and residents to ensure they continue to observe COVID-19 protocols at all times.

Adenitan Akinola

Lifestyle

#EndSARS Protests: Oyetola Urges Osun State Citizens To Be Calm

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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.

He advised citizens not to take laws into their hands considering that Osun is a peaceful state, and that President Muhammadu Buhari had promised reforms in the Police Force and had given directives to the Inspector-General of Police to wade into the situation immediately.

Mr Oyetola appealed for calm and urged citizens to continue to uphold the peaceful profile of the state by not taking laws into their hands to attack public properties and facilities which took the government and taxpayers many years of sacrifice and struggles to build.

The governor reminded the people of Osun State of the patriotism of the vast majority of police officers in the country, men and women who had been committed to protecting the lives and properties of citizens over the years, where a lot of them have died in the course of doing their duties.

Governor Oyetola cautioned against taken anger against a reckless few on the entire force, which is working day and night to ensure the society’s safety.

Adenitan Akinola

Economy

Worship Centers, Markets, Resume Full Operations in Osun

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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 services, subject to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the Osun State government said the new guideline takes immediate effect. 

The statement notes that government appraised the current status of the state in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and decided to relax some of its lockdown measures following some emerging positive indices. 

It urges citizens to continue to wear nose masks in public places, and also ensure regular use of hand sanitizer especially at the end of every exchange.

Worship centres are also enjoined to observe regular precautionary measures of wearing of face masks, hand washing, temperature screening and avoidance of physical contact in public places.

Adenitan Akinola