Governance

Osun Government Promises Transparent Implementation of 2024 Budget

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State government says it will be transparent in the implementation of the 273.9 billion naira 2024 budget of the state. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Morufu Adeleke stated this during a news conference with newsmen to do a brief analysis and Continue Reading

Judiciary

Gov. Adeleke Seeks Approval of N30bn Supplementary Budget

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…as Lawmakers Pass OSHA Service Commission Establishment Amendment Bill into law By Mojisola Oladele Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has requested the State House of Assembly to approve a sum of 30 billion naira as supplementary budget for the fiscal year. The Speaker of the House , Prince Adewale Egbedun read the four letters […]Continue Reading

Economy

Census: Osun State Government Inaugurates Support Committee

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government says all the relevant agencies will be fully involved in the planning and execution of the population census in the state to ensure its success. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye stated this at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Population and Housing Census […]Continue Reading

Security

Alleged Withdrawal: It is Police, DSS Affair- Adeleke Spokesperson

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The Osun State Government says the alleged withdrawal of security personnel from Governor Ademola Adeleke has nothing to do with the Governor according to some reports. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed clarify that the issue is a minor disagreement between officers of the Department of State Service and the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Govt Presents Trucks, Buses to Commercial Drivers

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Osun state government has Inaugurated six garbage compactor trucks for the purpose of keeping the environment clean and healthy for living. Presenting the trucks on behalf of the state governor at the government house Osogbo, Secretary to the state government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji said the step became imperative for the benefit of the citizenry. Governor […]Continue Reading

Culture

Osun Govt Pledges Collaboration with NYSC on Culture Promotion

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Osun State Government has pledged to create strong ties between her and the National Youth Service Corps to achieve more success in the area of cultural promotion.  The supervising Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Olalekan Badmus made the pledge in Osogbo during a courtesy visit by the new State Coordinator of the National Youth […]Continue Reading

Crime

APC Chairman Murder: We will fish out killers – Govt

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Osun State Government has condemned in strong terms the killing of the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Atakumosa East Central Local Government of the state, Chief Gbenga Ogbara. The government also sympathised with the family of the late APC chairman, assuring them that it had charged security operatives to fish out the perpetrators […]Continue Reading

Health

PWD Seek Easy Accessibility to Public Health Buildings

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The Advocacy Steering Committee of the Disability Inclusion wants the Osun State Government to reconstruct hospitals and office buildings in the Ministry of Health for easy accessibility by Persons with Disability. They made the call during an advocacy meeting with the Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Usamotu in Oshogbo. Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya completes the story. Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Conduct yourselves peacefully – Clerics advise Osun Politicians

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Osun State clerics want political players in the state to be peaceful in their conduct as the state prepares for the 2022 Governorship election. They stated this in their messages at an inter-religious prayer program organised by the state government to usher in public service in the New Year. Correspondent Abiodun Adeoye reports that the event which was Continue Reading

Education

We Need Proper Youth Empowerment For A Prosperous Nigeria – Oyetola

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Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola says building a sustainably prosperous state requires strategic investment in young people in a manner that prepares them for the reality of the keenly competitive global knowledge economy. He stated this at the Grand Finale of the second edition of the “Osun Independence Essay Competition”, organized by the Osun […]Continue Reading

Security

Osun Govt. Commiserates With Families Of Slain Policemen

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The Osun State Government has condoled with the families of police officers killed by armed robbers in Iragbiji on Tuesday. Speaking during the commiseration visits to the family members of the deceased, the Special Adviser to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Security, Mrs. Abiodun Ige, expressed the heartfelt condolences of the governor and the Osun State […]Continue Reading

Economy

Adire Osun: A Giant Stride Towards Diversification Of Economy – Osun Govt.

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The Osun State Government says wearing of Adire by civil servants to offices on Thursday is to boost the image of the state as an indigenous product inclined and culturally correct community. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Doctor Adebisi Obawale who stated this in a chat with newsmen in Osogbo, also stated the resolve […]Continue Reading

News

Anti-Open Grazing Law: We are not out to witch-hunt anybody – Osun Govt.

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Osun State government has said, signing of the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law by southern governors is not to witch-hunt the Fulanis especially the herders across the states.  The Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Civic Engagement, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye who made the clarification during a stakeholder meeting with Fulani herders in Osogbo, said […]Continue Reading

Economy

Food Support: We will maintain quality regardless of high cost – Osun Govt.

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Osun State Government says, increase in the prices of food items will not affect the quality of food components it is offering to vulnerable citizens through the Osun Food Support Scheme. A statement by the Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mr. Olalekan Badmus says the government is aware that the prices of food […]Continue Reading

Politics

Fiscal Strategy Paper Will Aid Proper 2022 Budget Planning – OSHA Speaker

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has received the Economic and Fiscal Update, Fiscal Strategy Paper and Budget Policy Statement from the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye during the Plenary, explained that the paper is a review of the last budget performance of the state. He noted that the paper […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Osun Govt Empowers Over 1,000 Cocoa, Livestock Farmers

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Osun State government has distributed 100,000 cocoa seedlings to about 1,000 farmers in the state. The state government also distributed agro-chemicals, hand-spraying tools, limes and other farm inputs to about 1,000 farmers across the all the Local Government Areas. The government also inaugurated Osun Broilers Outgrowers Production Scheme III (OBOPS) to enhance livestock Continue Reading

Agriculture

Osun Govt. Distributes Over 100,000 Cocoa Seedlings

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Osun State Government has distributed 100,000 cocoa seedlings to about 1,000 farmers in the State. The State Government also distributed agro-chemicals, hand-spraying tools, limes and other farm inputs to about 1,000 farmers across the Local Government Areas of the State. Similarly, the Government also inaugurated Osun Broilers Outgrowers Production Scheme III (OBOPS) to Continue Reading

Security

Osun Government To Take Census Of Herders, Migrants

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Osun State Government is to commence massive enumeration and headcount of herders and migrants in the State.The State Government said this would be done through data capturing to enhance proper profiling of herders residing in the State as part of efforts to strengthen cordial relationship and peaceful co-existence between the Fulani/Bororo herders and Yoruba crop […]Continue Reading

Religion

Osun Government Shuts Down Central Mosque Over Imam Installation Dispute

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The Osun State Government has shut down Inisha Town Central Mosque in Odo-Otin Local Government Area over the crisis surrounding the installation of a new Chief Imam.  The state government noted it has banned all activities and any central congregation at the Mosque for Eid prayers.  According report from the community, a traditional chief, Eesa […]Continue Reading

Health

Osun Govt. Tasks Pet Owners on Routine Medical Check-up

Web News 16 April 2021 651 0

The Osun State Government says the healthy living of its people is paramount; therefore, his decision to rid the state of rabies infected pets. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Adedayo Adewole stated this at the flag off of 2021 Free Anti Rabies Programme in Oshogbo. Mr. Adewole urged pet owners in the state to […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Govt Boosts SMEs With 100M Seed Loans

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Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola says his administration has adopted a proactive strategy to stimulate the economy of the state in the face of Coronavirus pandemic. Governor Oyetola stated this in Osogbo while presenting cash as seed loans to two thousand successful trainees of Skills Upgrade and Entrepreneurship Training Programme. He said the Skills […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Osun State Government Commences Construction Olaiya Flyover

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Osun State Government is set to commence the construction of the Olaiya flyover with a three-hour demonstration closure between 2pm and 5pm on Friday January 29, 2021. In a statement by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr Remi Omowaiye, the construction areas would be closed for three hours on Friday, January 29, as part of […]Continue Reading

Politics

We have not received any palliative rice from FG – Osun Govt

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Osun State government says it has not received the any Rice palliative from the Federal Government. Addressing newsmen in Osogbo, the government delegation led by the Secretary to the COVID-19 Food and Relief Committee, Chief Bayo Jimoh cautioned those peddling rumours to be wary of the danger of misinformation. Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola completes the story. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Approves 708 Million Naira For Pensioners

Web News 3 November 2020 653 0

The governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the release of Seven Hundred and Eight Million Naira, 708,000,000 to offset pension arrears of retired officers of Osun State civil service. In a press release signed by the Head of Service, Mr Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, the sum of Five Hundred and Eight Million Naira […]Continue Reading

Education

Osun Government Approves Hijabs For Schools

Web News 3 November 2020 991 0

After years of legal framework, the Osun State Government has finallyapproved the use of hijab in public schools. According to the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education, MrsChristianah Olaniyan, only female students are allowed to use thethe religious dress that it should not be below the navel. Mrs Olaniyan said the hijab should not be made […]Continue Reading