Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State says his administration has not borrowed a kobo to execute different developmental projects ongoing in the state. Governor Oyetola stated this while hosting journalists at his residence in his hometown, Iragbiji the headquarters of Boripe Local Continue Reading
Osun police commissioner, Wale Olokode has confirmed the arrest of the trigger happy corporal, who shot a graduate of Adekleke University, Ede, James Ajayi yesterday, along Ilesa-Ijebujesa road. The state police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola made this known in a chat with Gold FM.Mrs. Opalola quoted the police commissioner as saying that the corporal […]Continue Reading
The Grand Imam of Osun State, Sheik Musa Animasaun has identified obedience to God and authorities as the only solution to the myriad of problems confronting mankind. In a sermon to mark this year’s Eid el Kabir at the Osogbo Central Praying ground, Okebaale, Osogbo Osun State, Sheik Animasaun charged people to refrain from disobedience. […]Continue Reading
Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has released the sum of Nine Hundred and Nine Million Naira N 909,000,000 to further offset pension arrears of retired officers of the State civil service. In a press release in Osogbo, the Head of Service, Dr Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade announced that the sum of Five Hundred and Eight […]Continue Reading
The Osun State Legislative Funds Management Bill has scaled through the second reading on the floor of the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA. The bill, which would ensure accountability, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in the utilisation of funds for the House of Assembly was considered at the Committee of Whole. The lawmakers, during the Committee of Continue Reading
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
The Olowu of Owu Kuta in Ayedire local government of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude has identified local autonomy as one of the most effective measures to confront security challenges facing Nigeria. Oba Oyelude therefore posited that a call for restructuring of Nigeria federation must be holistic, bearing the gap that currently existed in local […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly has read the list of Local Government Chairmen, Vice- Chairmen, Secretaries and Councillors across the State. Reading the letter during the plenary, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye advised the Caretaker Committee to work on developing the state.The Speaker advised that, the Paramount objectives of everyone should be the interest of Continue Reading
The leadership and members of Hunters Group of Nigeria has declared their unalloyed support for Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola. The Commander General, Hunters Group, Joshua Osatimehin, this after the inauguration of the State Chapter of Hunters Group of Nigeria HGN by Governor Gboyega Oyetola. Mr Osatimeyin charged the hunters to show patriotism, Continue Reading
The governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has flagged-off the construction of 33KV power supply line from Ile-Ife to Garage-Olode (Awolowo Town) and Ifetedo/Garage Olode 33KV power supply. The power project is coming after 10 years of power outage in the affected areas. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Garage-Olode, Ife-South Local Government Area, Continue Reading
Residents of Olofa Way, Ofatedo community in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State are living in palpable fear following a letter allegedly written by some suspected bandits threatening to kill all members of the community. Radio Nigeria gathered that the threat was contained in a handwritten letter on three pieces of papers, dropped at strategic […]Continue Reading
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
The Osun Police have again arrested another ritualist and recovered in his possession.Parading the suspect, before newsmen at the Command Headquarters in Osogbo, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode said the arrest was consequent upon intelligence that a lady was beheaded at Query area of Apomu in Irewole Local Government.The Commissioner said the […]Continue Reading
Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola says success of any organization is a function of a visionary leader and fervency of their readiness to drive their followers to pursue a common corporate goal to guarantee its development. Governor Oyetola stated this at this year’s Retreat of the Chief Executive Officers of Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance […]Continue Reading
combined team of military and other security agencies patrolled the capital city of Osogbo as residents were perplexed.In the early hour of today, soldiers converged around the Dele Yesir bus-stop along Osogbo-Iwo road. At about seven o’clock, the soldiers, in company of men of the police force, members of the NSCDC, DSS, Amotekun corps and vigilante […]Continue Reading
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
Five suspected gunmen have been arrested after they launched an attack on a residence around the Arulogun area of Ede in Osun State killing two people. Account of residents of Arulogun area of Ede confirmed that about 30 gunmen invaded the area to attack a house belonging to one Wakili Olayiwola around 5:00 AM on […]Continue Reading
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
A cross-section of residents of Osun State have appealed to the federal and state governments to address the increasing prices of food and essential commodities as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-fitri celebration. They made the appeal while speaking with our correspondent, Temitope Mosadomi, who visited some markets in Ilesa and Osogbo, the state capital. The report. […]Continue Reading
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
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
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
Pensioners in Osun State have renewed appeal to Governor Gboyega Oyetola to offset their outstanding entitlements without further delay. The state coordinator of the former civil servants, Comrade Isaac Oluwafemi made the appeal in Ilesa when he led other members to Radio Nigeria Gold FM. The coordinator explained that efforts to make the present administration […]Continue Reading
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
Residents of Ifon, Osun State have described the transition of Olufon of Ifon, Oba Al- Maroof Magbagbeola as a great loss to the ancient city. Radio Nigeria correspondent, Adedayo Adelowo visited the ancient town to feel the pulse after the transition of the monarch. First sight at the entrance of the palace was a gathering […]Continue Reading