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Politics

Protesters Storm OSHA over LG Nominees

Protesters from Iwo, OlaOluwa and Obokun local government areas of Osun State stormed the Osun House of Assembly to protest against the nominees of Governor for the local government. The protesters carrying various placards with inscriptions like “Enough is Enough, O to gee”, “APC is nobody’s property”, “2022 is Shaking” “Iwo Continue Reading
Lifestyle

African Civil Service Week: Clerics Urge Civil Servants to Contribute to Better Nigeria

For Nigeria to enjoy true Federalism and good governance, every Nigerian has a role to play. A Muslim Cleric, Mallam Tirimisiyu Adeniran stated this at a special Interdenominational Service to mark the African Civil Service Week organised by the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishments in Nigeria, Osun State chapter. Mallam Adeniran in his exhortation, […]Continue Reading
Security

Police Foil Robbery Attempt in Osun

Nigeria Police Osun state command has foiled an attempted robbery along Akure/Ilesa road, at Iwara junction. A statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola said the quick intervention of men of the command, JTF & other local security outfits foiled the attempted robbery by herdsmen. The statement notes that motorists who abandoned Continue Reading
Crime

Tension Over Murder Of Two In Modakeke

There is palpable tension in Ile-Ife and Modakeke area as two people were reportedly killed in the Alapata area within the two communities.  Radio Nigeria gathered that the two diseased killed were resident of Modakeke.  However, youths from the Modakeke community alleged that they were killed by Ile-Ife people, a development which sparked apprehension and […]Continue Reading
Politics

INEC to Expand Existing Polling Units in Osun

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is to expand the existing polling units in Osun State to create access to the electorates. To this end, the commission is to convert the existing voting points to full- fledged polling units. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mr Segun Agbaje gave the information during an election’s […]Continue Reading
Politics

INEC to Expand Existing Polling Units in Osun

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is to expand the existing polling units in Osun State to create access to the electorates. To this end, the commission is to convert the existing voting points to full fledged poling units. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mr Segun Agbaje gave the information during an election’s […]Continue Reading
Transportation

Many Die in Osogbo Lone Accident

Eight persons have died in a lone accident involving a palm oil-laden truck that plunged into a ditch in the early hours of Saturday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Radio Nigeria gathered that the accident occurred around 2 am on Saturday when the truck was ascending the November 27 overhead bridge opposite NECO office.  […]Continue Reading
Politics

Police Whisk away Osun SDP Chairman

The acting chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Osun State, Elder Femi Awe was earlier today whisked away, during a prayer session organised by the party. The session took place at Ajegunle area opposite Dugbe Police Station, Osogbo capital of Osun State. The programme commenced around 11:30am as Christian and Muslim clerics led prayers for […]Continue Reading