News

Gov. Adeleke Disowns Flier Welcoming Remi Tinubu

Web News 23 April 2024 194 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has disowned a flier purportedly from the Office of one of his wives, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the state Senator Adeleke who described the flier purportedly from Mrs Ngozi Adeleke as Continue Reading

Governance

Adeleke Pleads Against Harassment of Nigerians in South Africa

Web News 19 April 2024 234 0

By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has appealed to South African authority to intervene and halt the constant harassment and molestation of Nigerians in South Africa. The governor made the appeal while hosting the Consul-General of Republic of South Africa to Nigeria, Professor Bobby J Moroe and his Vice Consul, Ms Busisiwe […]Continue Reading

News

Gov. Adeleke Inaugurates Committee on Contract Review

Web News 26 March 2024 368 0

By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has charged the Implementation Panel on Contract Review White Paper members to operate within due process and the rule of law. Governor Adeleke gave the charge during the committee’s inauguration at the banquet hall of the government house, Okefia, Osogbo of the State capital. He maintained […]Continue Reading

Economy

Adeleke Sets up Committee on Contract Review Implementation  

Web News 22 March 2024 128 0

By Funmi Ojo In pursuance of his commitment to transparency and accountability, Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up an eight-man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper on the Committee for Review of Contract awarded during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. Governor Adeleke had in 2022 set up the contract […]Continue Reading

Legislature

OSHA Passes Resolution for More Constituencies

Web News 19 March 2024 249 0

By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed a resolution seeking to create four additional constituencies. This resolution was made during a plenary presided by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo. The resolution was reached after the legislators spoke extensively on an issue of personal explanation raised […]Continue Reading

Economy

Harsh Economy: Adeleke Disburses N588m

Web News 15 February 2024 177 0

By Funmi Ojo In continuation of his administration’s efforts to cushion the effects of the harsh economy, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disbursed a sum of over Five Hundred and Eighty-Eight Million Naira to 19,720 beneficiaries of Imole Osun Cash Grant Scheme.  An additional Sixty Thousand identified poor segment of the population are […]Continue Reading

Economy

Youths Protest High Cost of Living

Web News 9 February 2024 279 0

A group of youths on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, Osun State, decrying the rising cost of living, with a call on the government to immediately intervene. The protesters, who carried placards with inscriptions such as ‘change the unfavourable policies’, ‘Nigerians are suffering, we can’t cope again’, and ‘We are humans, stop mistreating […]Continue Reading

Education

Osun Govt. Pledges to Reposition Education Standard

Web News 7 February 2024 140 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says non-governmental groups are critical partners in the development of schools, announcing the creation of a partnership board between government and Alumni Associations at all levels of education in the state as part of repositioning education and standards. Governor Adeleke stated this when he Continue Reading

Culture

Osun Obas Condemn Ekiti Monarchs’ Killing

Web News 2 February 2024 300 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Council of Obas has expressed shock and sadness over the recent murder of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State  This is contained in a statement signed on behalf of the Osun State Council of Obas by the Elerinmo of Erinmo-Ijesa, Oba Michael Ajayi after their monthly statutory meeting. The council, […]Continue Reading

Security

Ifon/Ilobu Crisis: Osun Govt Declares Dusk to Dawn Curfew

Web News 30 January 2024 369 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State government has ordered a 6pm to 6am curfew with immediate effect on the warring Ifon and Ilobu communities, starting from Tuesday, 30th January 2024. The is contained in a statement by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimiand after a State Security Meeting. The government […]Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Gov Makinde Inaugurates Agodi Gate Adegbayi Road Project

Web News 26 January 2024 201 0

By Funmi Ojo/ Iyabo Adebisi Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his landmark achievement on infrastructure upgrade of Oyo state, calling on South West states to deepen development partnership. Speaking at the commissioning of the dualised Alakia-Adegbayi-Iwo road, Governor Adeleke described Governor Makinde as “an uncommon Continue Reading

Human Angle

Olofa Ina Dies at 73

Web News 5 January 2024 186 0

Veteran actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, always known as Olofa Ina, is dead. According to reliable sources, Olofa Ina died after he was moved to Lagos for further medical attention. He was Sobaloju of Edeland, the chieftaincy title he was given by the reigning Timi of Edeland, Oba Munirudeen Adesola, Laminisa I. His remains had been […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Odo-Otin South LCDA Chairman Hails Residents at Christmas

Web News 26 December 2023 177 0

By Maxwell Oyekunle In the spirit of the celebration of Christmas and the New Year which is imminent, residents and people of Odo-Otin South, Local Council Development Area, LCDA, and Nigerians in general are urged to live together in love and togetherness. The caretaker Chairman of the LCDA, Mr. Ibraheem Oyelade who made this known […]Continue Reading

Security

Security Beefed up in Osun Ahead of Christmas, New Year Celebrations

Web News 23 December 2023 219 0

By Folake Oye The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Mr Isyaku Mohammed, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, to beef up security before, during and after the Yuletide festivities across the State. Mr Mohammed gave the directive in a statement in Osogbo. He directed his lieutenants to deploy police […]Continue Reading

Security

Festivities: NSCDC Deploys Personnel across Osun

Web News 22 December 2023 218 0

By Adenitan Akinola Ahead of this year’s Christmas and new year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has deployed two thousand ,three hundred and fifty 2,350 personnel across the state. The State Commandant of the Corps, Mr Agboola Sunday said the deployment was to provide watertight security, covert and […]Continue Reading

Religion

Agbotomokekere Urges Qur’an Graduands to Be Good Ambassadors

Web News 18 December 2023 202 0

By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Two hundred students have graduated from the 11th edition of the one-year Qur’an camping memorization programme of Muhasasa Al-Ihsan Charitable Endowment Foundation, Ibadan, organized in collaboration with the Arabic Institute of Nigeria, Elekuro, Ibadan. Sixty-five of the graduands, whose ages are between 12 and 20 years are orphans who were Continue Reading

News

Gov. Adeleke Commends Journalists on Professionalism

Web News 15 December 2023 179 0

By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has commended the media for their professionalism of balance reportage and eschewing fake news, as they uphold ethics of their profession. Governor Adeleke gave the commendation during interactions with Journalists to strengthen the cordial relationship support of the media for his administration after his return from Continue Reading

Governance

Adeleke Seeks Extension of Financial Support for Ilesa Water Treatment Plant

Web News 4 December 2023 253 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he is ramping up actions to extend the lifespan of the Ilesa water financing agreement with the Islamic Development Bank which is due for closure by December end. Responding to a statement by the Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, the Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Mallam […]Continue Reading

Legislature

Lawmaker Commends Budget Defence Process

Web News 1 December 2023 177 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Chairman, Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise says the ongoing budget defence presents a significant opportunity for the committee to scrutinize and access the financial proposals put forth by the State Government. Mr Fatunmise stated this during the Budget Defence of some Ministries, Departments, Continue Reading

Legislature

Osun MDAs Defend Budgets

Web News 27 November 2023 161 0

By Mojisola Oladele  The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun wants Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, of Government, including tertiary institutions to improve on their Internally Generated Revenue drive by looking inwards and blocking all revenue leakages as well as loopholes within their jurisdictions. Prince Egbedun made the call Continue Reading

Governance

Egbedun Thumbs Up Adeleke on Achievements

Web News 27 November 2023 156 0

By Mojisola Oladele  The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun says the first year in office of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke indicates his unwavering dedication, compassion, joy, and hard work which had led to significant accomplishments. Prince Egbedun stated this in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen through his Continue Reading

Economy

I want to change Osun State narrative – Adeleke

Web News 21 November 2023 220 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration will continue to be passionate about changing the narrative of the state from a civil service economy to a thriving industrial hub.  Senator Adeleke made this known while declaring open the 2023 Osun Trade Fair organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.  […]Continue Reading

Economy

Governor Adeleke Makes Adire Compulsory for Workers, Political Appointees

Web News 16 November 2023 217 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed all public officials, appointed and elected, to start wearing Adire Osun every Wednesday to boost the industry and enhance the cultural strength of the state. In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, Governor Adeleke noted that the directive affected […]Continue Reading

Politics

We didn’t sign any MoU with the government – Osun HLAs

Web News 16 November 2023 265 0

By Abiodun Adeoye The Heads of Local Government Administration, HLA, in Osun State have debunked the rumour that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the state government on a project. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Forum of Heads of Local Government, Dr. Adewale Adedapo, the forum described the rumour as […]Continue Reading

Politics

Chief Judge: Osun Government Denies Allegations of Coercing the Judiciary

Web News 16 November 2023 248 0

By Adenitan Akinola The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Osun State have warned Governor Ademola Adeleke against any attempt to remove the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Adebola Adepele-Ojo. The group described the move as undue interference and an attempt by the executive arm of the government to coerce the judiciary. At a […]Continue Reading