Politics

Police Whisk away Osun SDP Chairman

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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 Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Residents Mourn Olufon, Oba Al- Maroof Magbagbeola

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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

Judiciary

JUSUN: Protesters Block Convoy of Osun Deputy Governor

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Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), today, blocked the convoy of Osun State Deputy Governor, Mr Benedict Alabi during a protest.  The members of the two Unions, who were demanding the full implementation of financial autonomy to the Judiciary, had converged at the premises of the High […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Man for Attempted Abduction

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Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police says an 18-year-old man, Salisu Sulaiman, has been arrested in connection with the attempt kidnap in Koka village, Ibokun. A statement by the Police Public Relation Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola, disclosed that the suspect was arrested about 12:15am yesterday. According to SP Opalola, the suspect came from Idofihan […]Continue Reading

Crime

Armed Robbers Kill Security Guard in Osogbo

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A 40-year-old night guard identified as Mathew Olamilekan has been reportedly shot dead by suspected armed robbers who attacked a shop in Osogbo capital of Osun State. Radio Nigeria learnt that the gunmen stormed shops opposite Technical College along the capital area in Osogbo to cart away goods.  One of the sympathizers met at the […]Continue Reading

Security

Scores of Youths on Rampage at Iragbiji, Barricade Road

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Scores of youths in Iragbiji community, hometown of the Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, today stormed major roads, displaying dangerous weapons in protest at the death of a prominent herbalist who allegedly died of food poisoning.  It was gathered that the herbalist had on Tuesday this week attended a naming ceremony in the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Edo 2020: Osun Coaches Protest Non-payment of Allowances

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Osun State coaches are protesting non-payment of their allowances by the state government for the National Sports Festival, Edo 2020. They said that out of seven nights spent in camp, the state’s ministry of sports has only paid them for three nights. Some of the contract coaches, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that the state’s ministry of youth […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Youths: Stakeholders Call for Implementation of Impactful Policies

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Stakeholders at an, “Attitudinal Change Re-Orientation Programme for students of Tertiary Institution in Osun State,” want government to evolve and implement policies that would impact positively on theyouths. They made the call at a youth summit organized by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, at the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa. Our Continue Reading

Crime

Police Secure Release of Chinese Nationals Abducted in Osun

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Nigeria Police, Osun State Command says it has secured the release of the two Chinese nationals kidnapped in the gold mining village of Okepa/Itikan in Ifewara, Atakumosa West Local Government area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola gave the information in a statement in Osogbo, […]Continue Reading

Security

Gunmen Abduct Chinese Expatriates in Osun

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Gunmen have abducted two Chinese expatriates, Zhao Juan, 33, and one Wen, at a mining site in Osun State. The foreigners were kidnapped yesterday’s afternoon at Okepa/Itikan village in Ifewara, Atakumosa-West local government area. Reports indicate that the gunmen engaged local security men guarding the foreigners in a gun duel for almost an hour and […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

We will prevent food shortages – Federal Government

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The Federal Government says it will ensure that the Nigeria does not experience food shortage crisis this year and beyond arriving from the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s economy, particularly Agriculture. The Federal Government’s resolve was contained in a key note addressed delivered by the Director, Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun SWAN Gets New Executives

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Osun State Chapter has elected new Executive members to pilot affairs of the association for the next three years. Inaugurating the executives at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Vice President of SWAN, Southwest Zone, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe on behalf of the National President, Honour Sirawoo, […]Continue Reading

Crime

Kidnapped Seriki’s Son Rescued in Osu

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The son of Seriki Hausawa in Iyere Town, Osun State, Usman Haruna, who was kidnapped in Osu has been rescued by the police. The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State Command, Mrs YemisiOpalola in an interview with Radio Nigeria said no ransom was paid for hisrelease, stressing that the victim is currently receiving treatmentin an […]Continue Reading

Security

Explosive Injures One in Oyinlola’s Town

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Residents of Okuku Community headquarters of Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State were on Thursday thrown into panic as an explosive device detonated and injured a female shop owner.  Radio Nigeria learnt that the incident occurred around 7:30 in the morning when a female shop owner opposite Olokuku palace was cleaning her shop in observance […]Continue Reading

Crime

Armed Robbers Raid Bank at Okuku, Osun

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Residents of Okuku town in Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State were today thrown into panic as an unknown number of armed robbers invaded a new generation bank in the community. Radio Nigeria gathered that the armed robbers stormed the bank around noon shooting sporadically into the air to create fear and scare residents away. When […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Gov. Oyetola Swears in Five High Court Judges

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Governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has sworn in five High Court judges. The new judges are Adeniji Adedapo Olugbenga, Ganiyat Omobola Lawal, Akande Babafemi Abimbola, Okediya Maurice Olufisayo and Olokede-Obadina Christiana.  Speaking at the ceremony in Osogbo, Mr Oyetola said the appointment of more judges was part of efforts to strengthen the administration Continue Reading

Education

Nigeria needs to create a research-friendly structure – Bowen VC

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The Vice-Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, has advocated improved synergy among public and private universities in Nigeria to record breakthroughs in research.  He maintained that the best way to get a good result in research is to encourage those that have ideas work together.  Professor Ogunwole spoke on the university Campus in Iwo, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly Passes Local Government Administration Amendment Bill

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Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun Local Government Administration Amendment NO. 7 Bill 2021. This follows a Motion moved by the Majority Leader Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju for the third reading of the Bill. The Bill, sponsored by the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, to amend the Local Government Administration No. 6 law of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oyetola Commiserates With Osun NUJ Chairman Over Death Of Mother

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has consoled the Osun State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, over the death of his mother, Madam Rafatu Ajikeola Ajadosu, who died on Wednesday, at the age of 91. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan in Osogbo, described […]Continue Reading

Economy

We are committed to lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Minister

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The federal government says its social intervention programme is aimed at enhancing financial capacity of vulnerable ones as well as reducing poverty among Nigerians. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umaru stated this in Osogbo at a day training for independent monitors in the state. The minister who was […]Continue Reading

Security

Seven Transport Workers Kidnapped Along Ilesha/Akure Express

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Four Transport Union Workers have been kidnapped at Iwaraja junction along Ilesha/Akure expressway in Oriade Local Government Area, Osun State on Monday night. Radio Nigeria gathered that seven transport workers were travelling from Osun state to Akure and they were all kidnapped by suspected armed herdsmen. It was gathered that the kidnappers later freed three […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Osun Court Denies Bail to Attempted Murder Suspects

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A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun state has ordered the remand of Adenle Mujeem and Olagunju Kamilu in Ilesa correctional centre, for attempt to kill a septuagenarian, Mrs Suleiman Fatimah. According to the charge sheet, they committed the offense on 2nd day of February 2021, at 12 :00pm at Isosu area of Ede in […]Continue Reading

Security

Gov.Oyetola Calls for Ceasefire Among Warring Communities

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Osun state governor, Mr  Gboyega Oyetola has pleaded with the warring groups in Irepodun Local Government Area of the State to sheath their sword and give peace a chance. A statement by the  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr  Ismail Omipidan, said governor Oyetola gave the order during a marathon meeting with heads of […]Continue Reading

Religion

NAHCON Lauds Osun Govt on Hajj Operations

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The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has lauded Osun state government for being the leading light and a pacesetter in the Hajj process in the country. Alhaji Hassan said Osun has been top-notch as far as Hajj is concerned in the last ten years as manifested in the huge […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Osun Judicial Panel of Inquiry: Parents of Slain youth Demand Justice

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The parents of the late Idris Ajibola who was allegedly chased to death by yet-to-be-identified police officers are seeking justice so as to serve as a deterrent to erring security officers in the country. The parents of the deceased said this as the Osun Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and […]Continue Reading