Health

Genital Mutilation: Osun First Lady Calls For An End to Practice

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The wife of Osun State Governor,state of Osun, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola wants all relevant stakeholders to team up with government in forming a synergy to eradicate the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation. Mrs. Oyetola made the call in a release to mark International Day of Zero tolerance Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Oyetola Directs Council Boss to Vacate Office

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has dissolved elected officials of local governments in the state. Consequently, the governor directed all political office holders to vacate their offices and hand over the administration of their councils to the most senior personnel. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, […]Continue Reading

Crime

Chinese Expatriates Kidnapped in Osun

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Akere village, a gold mining community via Ifewara town in Atakunmosa West of Osun State has been thrown into confusion following the kidnap of three Chinese expatriates.  The incident, which reportedly occurred on Monday, February 1st, 2021 in the evening involved the death of a police officer who was attached as detail to the Chinese expatriates.  […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyinlola Is A Leader Worthy Of Emulation – Osun PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has congratulated the former governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola on the occasion of his 70th year birthday celebration. In a statement by the Osun State chairman of the party, Mr Soji Adagunodo described the former governor as exemplary leader who contributed significantly to the growth […]Continue Reading

Security

NPF Zone 11 Gets New AIG

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A new Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr Agunbiade Oluyemi Olasore has assumed office at the Nigeria Police Zonal Office, Zone 11, Osogbo, Osun State. Mr Agunbiade Oluyemi Olasore hails from Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. He attended the University of Ibadan where he read Physical and Health Education and was a classroom […]Continue Reading

Crime

Woman Docked For Selling Baby For 150k

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The Osun State Police Command has dragged a 38-year-old herb seller, Ganiyat Oladapo before a Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo for allegedly selling a baby of a nursing mother identified as Mariam Oladapo for N150,000. Oladapo was arraigned on two-count of conspiracy and unlawful procurement of a child. The prosecutor, Police Inspector Jacob Akintunde informed […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

NUP Hails Osun Government Over Distribution of Palliatives

Web News 29 December 2020 552 0

Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, in Osun State has lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for taking their welfare and well-being as a priority. The retirees in the state also showered encomiums on the governor for counting them worthy of benefiting from the rice component donated to the state by the […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Osun F’ofinde Iso Oru Aisun Odun, Lati Dena Itankale COVID-19

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Ijoba ipinle Osun ti fi ofin de iso oru eyi ti awon ile ijosin tabi egbe maa ngunle lati bo sinu odun tuntun. Akowe ijoba, Ogbeni Wole Oyebamiji lo je koro yi di mimo ninu atejade to fisita nilu osogbo, pelu atokasi pe ijoba ti pa lase pe kawon osise eto abo gbogbo fese ofin […]Continue Reading

Crime

2 Kidnappers Burnt In Iwo

Web News 10 December 2020 1511 0

There was an uproar in Iwo Town, Osun State, as two unidentified women and a man suspected to be kidnappers were killed and burnt to ashes by an angry mob.  Radio Nigeria learnt that the incident happened around noon when they were caught after allegedly kidnapping a child around the palace of Oluwo of Iwo, […]Continue Reading

Crime

Osun Ritual Den: Police Arrest Suspects

Web News 8 December 2020 767 0

Osun State Police Command says it has arrested two persons in connection with a ritual den at Yemoja area in Iwo, Osun State Confirming the arrest, Osun state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opadola said the suspects were arrested at the den in Iwo following a tip-off by the residents. Mrs Opadola hinted that police stormed the […]Continue Reading

Education

Osun Govt. Takes Over LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

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Osun State Government has announced that the Osun State University has taken over the College of Health Sciences and the former LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo. The government also approved the immediate renaming of the Teaching Hospital to UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUNTH), Osogbo. This followed the dissolution of the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University Continue Reading

Security

OSHA Promises to End Cultism in the State

Web News 24 November 2020 612 0

The Osun State House of Assembly has promised to put an end to Secret Cult and Secret Societies in the state. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this during the plenary sitting at the Assembly Osogbo. He noted that the Executive Bill was sent from Governor Gboyega Oyetola tagged: “Secret Cult and Secret Societies activities Prohibition Bill Continue Reading

Lifestyle

There’s a disconnect between the people and government – Osun Youths

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Youth and major stakeholders in Osun State have identified a disconnect between citizens and governments as a major factor responsible for incessant public unrest in the country. The stakeholders also noted that the harsh economic situation in the country must be mitigated to prevent further breakdown of law and order. This was the aggregate opinion […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Zone J Gets New Zonal Commander

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A new Zonal Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, ACG Fasiu Adeyinka, has been posted to Osun State.  A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Osun command, Adigun Daniel, Says the development follows the creation of seven new zonal commands. The development placed Osun as the zonal headquarters for Zone […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

#EndSARS: Osun Panel Chairman Assures Justice for All Petitions

Web News 12 November 2020 568 0

The Osun State panel of Inquiry investigating police brutality has charged the media covering its proceedings not to further fuel ember of disunity between the Police and public. Chairman of the Panel, Retired Justice Akin Oladimeji gave the charge at the inaugural sitting of the panel in Osogbo. Retired Justice Oladimeji noted that the police […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Firefighters Save Shops From Burning To The Ground

Web News 9 November 2020 721 0

Many properties were on Monday burnt down at a shopping complex located at Orita-Aje Street along Testing Ground area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The fire which reportedly started at about noon lasted about 45 minutes before fire fighters were alerted. One of the owners of the shops, Mr Saheed Akande said the fire […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Court Sentences Man to Death in Osun

Web News 5 November 2020 654 0

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede presided by Justice Kudirat Akano has sentenced a 44 years old man, Rafiu Saheed, to death for armed Robbery. The Convict was arraigned in the Court on 30th November, 2017 on two counts charge of attempted murder and armed robbery contrary to sections 6(b) and 1(2) (a) of […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Osun Court Detains Alleged Looting Masterminds

Web News 5 November 2020 616 0

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the police to detain three alleged mastermind of #EndSARS looting for 14 days.  This is consequent upon a motion exparte filed by the Commissioner of Police against the alleged masterminds identified as Aishat Mutiu (21), Segun Oyewale and Idris Yinusa seeking more time to keep […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Looting: 13 Dragged Before Osogbo Magistrate Court

Web News 3 November 2020 782 0

In Osun State, some of the people who participated in the looting that followed the #EndSARS protest have been dragged to court. At the Osogbo Magistrate Court, sitting in Osogbo, the state capital, three persons arraigned for allegedly robbing the Senator representing Osun West, Mr Adelere Oriolowo.  The three accused persons identified as Muslim Saheed […]Continue Reading

Politics

Desist From Looting, Destruction Of Government Property – Akande

Web News 31 October 2020 634 0

Some elders in Osun State have condemned the wanton destruction and looting of government and private property across the state by hoodlums under the guise of the #EndSARS protest. The elders, led by a former State Governor and the Pioneer Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, who were on […]Continue Reading

Crime

2 Inmates Reportedly Injured In Attempted Prison Break In Ilesa

Web News 28 October 2020 1834 0

The combined efforts of the police and the armed guards of the Ilesa Prison has foiled an attempt by inmates to break out of the facility on Tuesday evening. A police source who preferred condition of anonymity told Radio Nigeria that two of the inmates sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. All efforts to speak […]Continue Reading

Crime

Man Allegedly Decapitates Daughter in Osun

Web News 27 October 2020 629 0

A 25-year-old automobile mechanic, Albert Olaposi has allegedlybeheaded his five-year-old daughter, Mercy in Gbongan, Osun state. Until her death, Mercy was said to be living with her paternal Grandmother in the Oke Oje area of Gbongan, while her parents live in another area of the town. However, yesterday’s morning, Olaposi reportedly visited the residenceof his […]Continue Reading

Security

Osun Loot Recovery Committee Records Progress

Web News 27 October 2020 680 0

Osun state government says it has received looted properties from 10local government areas within 48-hour of the amnesty given by governorAdegboyega Oyetola. A statement by the Chairman of the Loots Recovery Committee and deputyChief of Staff to the governor, Prince Abdullah Binuyo, noted thatgovernment had received a sizeable number of the looted properties inabout 10 Continue Reading

Security

Speaker OSHA Condemns Widespread Looting

Web News 25 October 2020 564 0

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has condemned the wide spread looting and vandalisation of private and public property in the state. The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi called on Osun youth to give dialogue and peace a chance in the interest of state development as […]Continue Reading

Security

Normalcy Returns to Osogbo

Web News 25 October 2020 1549 0

Normalcy has returned to osogbo, Osun state capital after yesterday looting spree in the state. Radio Nigeria correspondent Wasiu Ajadosu reports that men of Nigeria army were positions in strategic places in Osogbo to maintain law and order. The team are also embarking on routine patrol in the state capital to prevent hoodlums from attacking […]Continue Reading