Politics

Gov Adeleke Promises Harmonious Relationship with Osun Assembly

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Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to sustain the harmonious relationship between the Executive and the Legislature to move the State forward.  Senator Adeleke gave the Assurance during his first official visit to the State House of Assembly in Osogbo.  The Continue Reading

Economy

Boost IGR to attain budget performance – OSHA Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye wants all ministries, departments and agencies of government to raise the bar of Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, to attain efficient budget performance for the year 2023. Mr Owoeye gave the advice during the commencement of the 2023 budget defence exercise at the Osun State House […]Continue Reading

Politics

I’m still struggling to believe Afuye is no more – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has commiserated with the Afuye family and the people of Ekiti over the sudden death of the Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, EKHA, Mr Funminiyi Afuye. Mr Owoeye in a condolence message described the death of the speaker as sudden and shocking […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Osun Assembly Confirms Judicial Service Commission Nominee

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Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nominee for the State Judiciary Service Commission member. The governor’s nominee was confirmed at the Plenary of the State House of Assembly Osogbo. Earlier, the State lawmakers had adopted the report of Ad- hoc Committee on the screening of the Governor’s nominee for the position Continue Reading

Crime

Police Confirm Burning of Osun Minority Leader Parents’ House

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Osun Police Command has confirmed the attack on the Ede residence of the parents of the Minority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Akogun Kofoworola Babajide by some hoodlums. In a statement in Osogbo, the state capital, the Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola said that the crime was perpetrated by some unidentified hoodlums […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Transition Bill Will Facilitate Smooth Handing Over

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye said Osun Transition Bill 2022 would facilitate the smooth transition of one government to another. Mr Owoeye made this known during the plenary of the House of Assembly complex in Osogbo. He noted that the bill which came up for the first time in the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly Extends Tenure of LG Caretaker Committees

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Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has confirmed the extension of Local Government Caretaker member’s tenure which expires on 12th July, for another six months. The motion for confirmation was moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by Member representing Atakumosa East/West LGA, Mr Babatunde Komolafe. Responding, Mr Olanrewaju said the need […]Continue Reading

Politics

87 APC Aspirants Jostle for Osun Assembly Tickets

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The screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed that eighty seven 87 aspirants have obtained forms to contest the twenty six seats of Osun State House of Assembly. Addressing newsmen shortly after the enlightenment exercise for the aspirants at the APC secretariat in Osogbo, the chairman of the committee, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Speaker Demands Police Investigations Into Leaked Audio Tape

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has called on the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode to investigate a audio recording circulating on social media alleging his involvement in the cover-up of cult related activities in Ilesa. The Speaker in a petition to the Commissioner of Police held that an […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly Deliberates on Environmental Protection Bill 2022

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Osun State House of Assembly has deliberated on Environmental Protection Bill 2022 with corrections and amendments made to long titles, enactment, citation and clauses 2 to 12 respectively. The motion for all the amendments, corrections, citations and enactment to part of the bill was moved by Majority Leader, Mr Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by Mr […]Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Oyetola Signs 129.7 Billion Naira 2022 Budget

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the 2022 budget of 129.7 billion naira. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oyetola commended the legislature for diligent work on the budget and noted that with 83 per cent performance of 2021 budget as at the 3rd quarter, the 2022 budget would witness an improved performance. Governor Oyetola […]Continue Reading

Economy

We will continually prioritize youths’ empowerment – Governor Oyetola

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Osun State Government has reiterated its resolve to improve the economic status of residents especially the youth through continuous empowerment programmes. The state governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola gave the assurance during a multidimensional empowerment programme organized by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, held at Ilesa Grammar Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Adopts Report of Proposed 2022 Budget

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has adopted the report of Finance and Appropriation Committee on the proposed 2022 Budget of the State. The Speaker, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye in his remarks during the presentation of the report at the House of Assembly Osogbo, observed that the #129, 256, 450, 790; catered for entire […]Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA to become fully autonomous in 2022 – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye says the Assembly would be fully autonomous from January 2022 as the committee for its startup has already been set up. Mr. Owoeye, who was speaking at the budget defence exercise organised for the state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), at the state assembly, said the […]Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Charges Ministry of Environment On Proper Sanitation

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has charged the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation to ensure the free flow of rivers and drainage across the state. Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Adebayo Olodo, made the call during the budget defence of MDAs at the House of Assembly, Osogbo. Mr. Olodo urged […]Continue Reading

Politics

Prayers, key to victory over national challenges – OSHA Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has identified prayers as the solution to the challenges being faced by the country. Mr. Owoeye who stated this at the special interreligious quarterly prayer by the House of Assembly said the 1999 constitution of Nigeria as amended gave room for religious gatherings. He […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Osun Assembly Puts Civil Service Commission Budget on Hold

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The Osun State House of Assembly has put the budget of Civil Service Commission on hold. The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Adebayo Olodo stated this during the budget defence by Ministries and Agencies of government in the state. Mr. Olodo said the Budget of the Commission was put on hold as […]Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Charges OSIEC On Credible Elections

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has charged the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, to be more tolerant during election periods. Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Adebayo Olodo made the call during the budget defence by Ministries and Agencies at the House of Assembly Complex, Oshogbo. Mr. Olodo who appreciated […]Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Warns MDAs On Budget Defense Boycott

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, says heads of revenue-generating agencies who failed to appear for the defence of their budget for the 2022 fiscal year will get zero allocation. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this while declaring open 2022 Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state before the House Committee on Finance […]Continue Reading

Health

OSHA Pledges To End FGM

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has pledged to give its support to National Orientation Agency, NOA, in other to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in the State. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this at a One-Day Advocacy Dialogue with State Legislators to support the implementation of laws and policies […]Continue Reading

News

OSHA Assures Pensioners Of 30 Months Salary Arrears Payment

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The Osun House of Assembly, OSHA, is to receive the state’s budget estimate for 2022. This is contained in a letter sent to the assembly by the governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola and read by the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye during the plenary. Governor Oyetola is expected to lay the 2022 budget estimate before the assembly […]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

Judiciary

Osun State Audit Amendment Bill 2021, Scales 1st, 2nd, 3rd Reading

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A bill seeking to amend the Osun State Audit Laws 2019 has passed through the first, second and third reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly.  The Bill, entitled Osun State Audit Amendment Bill 2021, was announced at the plenary by the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, following a letter addressed to the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly Charges Ministry On Youths Development

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology to use its ideology to develop the youths across the state. The Chairman, House Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji made the call while addressing newsmen after a meeting with officials of the ministry at Osun State […]Continue Reading

Politics

Herdsmen Attacks: OSHA Calls For Improved Security

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The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye wants the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, to beef up security within the state against killer herdsmen. The speaker made the call when member representing Ifedayo State Constituency, Mrs. Adenike Abioye raised the issue of the attack by herdsmen on the people of […]Continue Reading