Security

Osun Speaker Calls for Security Beef-Up in Oriade LG

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The Speaker Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has called for security beef-up in some areas in Oriade Local Government of Osun State. The Speaker made the call during Plenary after the member representing Oriade state Constituency, Mr. Desmond Ojo raised the issue of Kidnapping, Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Lawmakers Reaffirm Confidence in Gov. Oyetola, Speaker

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The Osun State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its confidence in the leadership of the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye and the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola. The Deputy Majority Leader, Mr. Kunle Akande said the reaffirmation was in response to some misgivings in certain quarters. Mr. Akande, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Media […]Continue Reading

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Osun Speaker Urges Nigerians to Look beyond Woes of 2020

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to put behind the negativities of the outgoing year and forge ahead with hope that the year 2021 will be a year of prosperity.  The Speaker in a New Year message by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi said people and governments at […]Continue Reading

Politics

Be wary of COVID-19 Second Wave – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to be more cautious of the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic. The speaker in his Christmas said all hands must be on deck to stem the devastation that may want to arise from the second wave of Coronavirus. He encouraged Osun State […]Continue Reading

Economy

Governor Oyetola Sign 2021 Budget Bill Into Law

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of about 109 billion naira into law. Signing the budget in his office, Mr Oyetola said the estimate would offer greater hope of job opportunities; improved welfare for all; human, capital and massive infrastructure development than the previous year. The governor […]Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Seeks Improved Funding For Agric, Mining, Tourism

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Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has implored the state government to invest in Agriculture, Mining and Tourism as a way to fund 2021 Budget and job creation in the state. The speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call during the General Talk on 2021 Budget with the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget at the […]Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Speaker Promises Swift Passage Of Disability Bill

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has promised a speedy passage of the Disability Bill. The speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi, to commemorate the International Day of Disabled Persons noted that the 7th Assembly under his watch will be committed to making life more meaningful for […]Continue Reading

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OSHA Speaker Felicitates With Gov. Oyetola On 2nd Year Anniversary

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has congratulated the governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on the celebration of his two years in office describing the two years of Oyetola-led administration in the state as one that has contributed to the transformation of the state. The speaker in a […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyetola To Present 2021 Budget

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The Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola is to present 2021 budget to the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, on Tuesday. This is contained in a letter sent to the speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye which was read during the plenary session. The speaker, urged members to be on ground by 10 O’clock in the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Always cross-check your facts before reporting – OSHA Speaker

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Media organisations have been urged to always cross-check their reports to prevent inciting the people against government. The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call when the management of Gold FM Ilesha paid him a courtesy visit in Osogbo. Mr Owoeye who noted that the role of the media […]Continue Reading

Education

World Teachers Day: Osun Speaker Buttress Need for Improved Teachers Welfare

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Parents have been urged to collaborate with teachers in instilling moral virtues in their children.  The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye made the call during plenary session in his congratulatory message to mark the “World Teachers’ Day”. Mr. Owoeye who noted that teachers play major role in moulding lives of individual […]Continue Reading

Education

Skills Acquisition, Antidote To Unemployment – OSHA Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye says the antidote to youths’ restiveness and unemployment remains skills acquisition. The Speaker stated this during the turning of the sod for the foundation laying of a workshop building which he donated to Federal Science and Technology College in Ilesha. Mr. Owoeye who commended the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Pensioners Tasks Osun Government on Welfare

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The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Osun State Council wants the government to urgently attend to the plight of pensioners in the state. In a statement on the occasion of  eid-el kabir celebration, the chairman and secretary of the union, Alhaji Ganiyu Olasunkanmi and Comrade Lawrence Dele Aina called on Governor Oyetola’s administration to sustain prompt Continue Reading

Housing

OSHA Orders the Sealing of 2 Buildings in Egbedore LG

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, joint committee on Works and Transport and Lands, Urban and Physical Planning has ordered the sealing of buildings that contravene safety and professional standards in Egbedore Local Government Area of the state. This is sequel to the collapse of two buildings under construction at Okinni and Dada Estate […]Continue Reading

Security

Osun Assembly Screens Amotekun Corps Chairman, Commander

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The Osun State House of Assembly has screened Brigadier General Isa Aderibigbe as Chairman, Governing Board of Osun State Security Network Agency, and Retired Brigadier General Bashir Adewimbi as Corps Commander of the Security outfit. Some of the Lawmakers, including Minority Leader, Mr. Babajide Kofoworola, in their submissions, described the nominees as diligent, Continue Reading

Agriculture

Thunderstorm Kills Seven Cows in Osun

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Thunderstorm has killed seven cows at a ranch in Elepo Village, Ifon/Orolu Local Government Area of Osun State.  Radio Nigeria gathered that the incident happened around quarter past three in the early hours of Tuesday, 7th July in the village. Confirming the incident, the Sheriki of Fulani Community, Osun State, Suliaman Oloruntoyin described the incident […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyetola’s Wife Urges OSHA to Support Rape Victims

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Wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola wants the state House of Assembly to tackle stigmatization if rape victims by encouraging them to speak out. Mrs. Oyetola, who was at the Assembly to solicit support in stopping the increasing rape incidents in the state, noted that despite various laws in the state against rape and domestic […]Continue Reading

Politics

Masts: OSHA Summons Telecom Companies

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has directed the House Committee on Environment and Sanitation to write a letter to all telecommunication service providers in the state to appear before the Assembly, to furnish it with permits and approvals for citing their masts in the state. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye gave the directive, during plenary, after […]Continue Reading

Politics

ICPC, EFCC have no business investigating govt. finances – Osun Speaker

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The Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye says the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, should have no business in investigating government finances and expenditure, if there is an efficient House of Assembly. Mr. Owoeye stated this after the second reading of the “Osun Public Procurement Continue Reading

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Osun 7th Assembly Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary

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The Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye says the state assembly is considering a post-COVID-19 stimulus bill to assist the people of the state and better it’s economy. Mr. Owoeye, stated this at the special plenary session to mark the first year anniversary of the 7th Assembly. Our Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya […]Continue Reading

Environment

Osun Assembly to Make Public Works, Transport Ministry More Functional

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The Osun State House of Assembly says it will make Public Works and Transport Ministry more functional. Chairman, House Committee on Public Works and Transport, Mr. Taofeek Badamasi stated this on during an interactive meeting with the officials of the ministry at the state House of Assembly, Osogbo. He said the meeting was not to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly Passes Youth Development Bill into Law

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The Osun State House of Assembly has passed “Osun State Youth Development Commission Establishment Bill 2020” into law. The Bill was passed during plenary of the state Assembly after the third reading motion moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by Mr. Adirullai Adegbile representing Olaoluwa state Constituency. In […]Continue Reading

News

OSHA Confirms Oyetola’s Nominees for OSIEC

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has confirmed all the screened nominees of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC sent to the Assembly for confirmation. The nominees were confirmed during the plenary after a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Atakumosa East/West, Mr Festus Komolafe. Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Passes Amendment Bill on Impeachment of LG Chairmen

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed the Osun Local Government Areas Creation and Administration Amendment No 4 Bill 2020. The bill was passed during plenary at the floor of the House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo after a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Atakumosa East […]Continue Reading

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Covid-19: OSHA Suspends Plenary for 16 Days

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has suspended all plenary and parliamentary activities for sixteen days. This is to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease in the state. At a press briefing held at the assembly complex, the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Moshood Akande noted that […]Continue Reading