Crime

Corpse of Osun Monarch’s Missing Wife Found in River

Web News 23 October 2020 10773 0

The corpse of a 52-year-old health practitioner, Mrs Abosede Jegede has been evacuated from Eti-oni river, along Esa-Odo in Iwoye-Ijesa yesternight Her corpse was in her Chevrolet jeep as at the time of evacuation. Mrs Jegede, a wife of a traditional ruler, Oba Peter Atayero the Asereyun of Continue Reading

Crime

#EndSARS Protests: Many Injured as Oyetola’s Convoy Was Attacked

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The #EndSARS protest on Saturday afternoon turned bloody in Osogbo as hoodlums attacked governor’s convoy and damaged several government vehicles. Many people were severely wounded as many others scampered for safety. Some victims have been rushed to Asubiaro State Hospital for medical attention. Before it was disrupted, Governor Gboyega Oyetola had assured the protesters Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Poverty, A Major Contributor To Corruption

Web News 17 October 2020 591 0

Poverty has been identified as a contributing factor in most social vices and corrupt practices both in high and low places. Former Commissioner for Finance in Osun State, Elder Adetoyese Ojo made this known in Osogbo, while speaking on the significance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Radio Nigeria correspondent, Temitope Mosadomi, has the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Man Docked For Falsely Declaring Self Dead

Web News 14 October 2020 601 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dragged one Ajari Oghenekewe before a Federal High Court, sitting in Osogbo, Osun State for presenting self’s fake death certificate to escape justice.  The commission’s prosecutor, Mr Muritala Usman, told the court that the defendant on February 17, 2020, with intention to deceive the EFCC, presented a Continue Reading

Lifestyle

#EndSARS Protests: Oyetola Urges Osun State Citizens To Be Calm

Web News 10 October 2020 585 0

The Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to citizens of the state to exercise restraints in the face of the protests against police brutality in the country. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the governor said government was already responding to the people’s outcry. […]Continue Reading

Education

Challenges Facing Osun Secondary Schools

Web News 7 October 2020 1779 0

Inadequacy of teachers is one of the major challenges confronting secondary schools education in Osun State. In this report, Adenitan Akinola examines the situation. Adenitan AkinolaContinue Reading

Security

Court Remands Man for Alleged Dangerous Driving in Osun

Web News 5 October 2020 501 0

A 35-year-old school driver identified as Lukman Monsuru has been remanded in Ilesha Correctional Center by Osun State Magistrates’ Court, Osogbo for allegedly driving dangerously.  The prosecutor, Inspector Jacob Akintunde informed the court that Monsuru on September 29, 2020, drove one Coaster Bus with Reg. No: YA 635 EPE dangerously and parked in an Continue Reading

Politics

Independence Day: Youths Protest in Osogbo

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Some youths today had a peaceful protest to celebrate what they described as Nigeria’s 60th birthday. The youths who matched across major streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital said, while the funfair of the anniversary is on elsewhere, it was imperative to draw attention the state of things in the country. Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola […]Continue Reading

Crime

Osun Court Remands Man for Molesting 5 year Old

Web News 29 September 2020 559 0

An Osun Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo the state capital has ordered the remand of a 35 year old man Femi Michael over allegedly molesting minor.  Police prosecutor, inspector Adeoye Kayode told the court that the accused person committed the offence on Sunday at about 8:00pm at Kolawole Street Esuyale compound Osogbo.  He alleged that […]Continue Reading

Politics

Notable Nigerians Shower Encomiums on Gov. Oyetola as He Turns 66

Web News 29 September 2020 569 0

Osun State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated the state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on his 66th year’s anniversary describing him as a selfless leader. In a statement in Osogbo, Mr Oyebamiji lauded Governor Oyetola for his courage, forthrightness and diligence in providing exemplary leadership in the State. He prayed God to continue to Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Lawmaker Refutes Allegation on Mismanagement of Constituency Funds

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The Senator, representing Osun West senatorial district, Adelere Oriolowo has refuted the allegation level against him on mismanagement of forty million Naira constituency project. Senator Oriolowo who stated this in an interview with journalists in Osogbo said he was not involved in the execution of the forty million Naira zonal Intervention Programme for practical skill Continue Reading

Tourism

Olojo Festival: Osun Govt. to Prioritise Tourism

Web News 27 September 2020 812 0

Osun state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has restated his administration’s commitment to prioritise tourism for huge economic gains and rapid development of the State. Governor Oyetola who stated this at year 2020 Olojo festival in Ile Ife assured that his government was fully aware of the abundant opportunities inherent in the preservation and promotion of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Court Orders Rerraignment of Action Alliance National Chairman

Web News 22 September 2020 740 0

An Osun State Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun state capital has ordered a former National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Mr Kenneth Udeze to be rearraigned before it on December 1st, 2020. Mr Udeze and three other members of the AA are facing trial over alleged forgery, conspiracy and fraud. Others who […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Osogbo Magistrate Court Remands Six for Alleged Desecration of Shrine

Web News 14 September 2020 1040 0

A chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the remand of six persons for alleged conspiracy, indecent act and malicious damage of property at the Osun- Osogbo shrine. The accused persons are Tobiloba Isaac Jolaoso 27, Ladiva Aije 22, Juliet Semion 24, Ahmed Olasunkanmi 23, Adeniran Eritosin 29, and Tunde Jimoh 27. Police prosecutor, […]Continue Reading

Culture

10th Coronation Anniversary: Gov. Oyetola Lauds Ataoja’s of Osogbo

Web News 12 September 2020 1146 0

Governor, State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, has described the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun as a pillar of support of his administration.Osun state governor,Mr Oyetola stated this at the 10th Coronation anniversary of the Ataoja of Osogbo and formal launch of Ataoja palace project in Osogbo.Governor Oyetola who was represented by his […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Commences Audit of MDAs

Web News 2 September 2020 605 0

The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye says the 7th assembly is committed towards the success of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola administration. Mr. Owoeye stated this while declaring open a three-day joint committees on public account to audit Ministries and Agencies of government. He said the exercise was not aimed at intimidating or witch-hunting […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Oyetola Restates Commitment to Infrastructural Development.

Web News 2 September 2020 497 0

Osun state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola says Infrastructure development is a core component of his administration development Agenda. Governor Oyetola who was speaking at the inauguration of Igbajo/Ada road construction said the road was central to the tourism and hospitality potential of the state. While emphasizing that government would never compromise quality, the Continue Reading

Energy

Osun Residents Hail FG Directive on Estimated Billing

Web News 2 September 2020 618 0

As Federal government directed Electricity Distribution Company across the country to stop estimated billings and provision of meter to every household, residents of Osun state have described the move as welcome development. Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Osogbo the respondents said the directive would restore confidence in the consumption of electricity consumers’ Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Osun Gbe Igbese Lati Samulo Ohun Alumoni Inu-Ile

Web News 26 August 2020 1054 0

Ijoba ipinle Osun sope oun yoo samulo nkan alumoni inu-ile,eto ogbin,ati eka irinajo afe fi mu amugbooro ba eto oro aje ipinle ohun. Gomina ipinle osun ,ogbeni gboyega oyetola so eyi nibi eto idanileko kan, eyi ti ijoba ibile naa sagbekale re lati saamin odun mokandinlogboan ti ipinle osun je dida sile. Gomina Oyetola enito […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Implications of Low Rainfall in the Last Few Months

Web News 26 August 2020 725 0

Farmers in Osun State have been urged not to be discouraged by the level of rainfall this year but prepare more land for the next planting season. This was the submission of some stakeholders who spoke with our correspondent, Temitope Mosadomi in Osogbo, on the implications of lack of rain in the last few months.  […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Restates Commitment to Equipping Youths for Self-Reliance

Web News 26 August 2020 852 0

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, says it will continue to training its corps in various vocational skills to make them self-reliant. The Osun State coordinator of the scheme, Mr Adewale Adegoke stated this while playing host to the management of Gold FM, Ilesa in his office. Mr Adegoke noted that the vocational training of the […]Continue Reading

Education

Osun to Return to 6-3-3-4 Educational System

Web News 13 August 2020 685 0

Osun State is to return to the 6-3-3-4 educational system as against the 4-5-3-4. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, mrs. FunkeEgbemode stated this in a chat with newsmen in Osogbo. Mrs Egbemode, who explained that the reversal followed therecommendations of the Education Review Committee’s white paper on therestructuring and re-modification of some Continue Reading

Security

Collective effort will end insurgency, criminality – Governor Oyetola

Web News 11 August 2020 549 0

Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says a blend of active and soft forces is required to win the war against insurgency and restore anenduring peace to the country. Governor Oyetola made this known at the 10th edition of the SocialMedia Seminar organised by the Department of Civil-Military Affairs inconjunction with the Security Affairs Limited […]Continue Reading

Education

Police Warn Private School Owners in Osun against Full Reopening

Web News 5 August 2020 649 0

The Nigeria Police, Osun State Command has warned private school owners in the state against the reopening of schools for all students, under the cover of partial reopening for exit classes for the purpose of writing examinations. The warning is contained in a statement signed by the command’s public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola. The […]Continue Reading

Education

Private School Proprietors Express Displeasure at Osun Government’s Fumigation Cost

Web News 4 August 2020 992 0

Teachers in public and private secondary schools in Osun State on Tuesday resumed as directed by the state government following the easing of the lockdown necessitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. However, private schools owner are not happy with the cost of fumigation introduced by the government. Radio Nigeria correspondent went round some of the schools […]Continue Reading