The Osun State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, said it has arrested a resident of the state, Banji Olaniyi, following the disappearance of one Damilare Akinranti, whom he took to a farm. The two men were said to be living in Mooro until November 6, 2022, when, Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described sound infrastructure as a condition for economic growth and development. Governor Adeleke who stated this at the launching of a 100 billion naira infrastructural plan for Osun State at the Governor’s office, Abere, said the infrastructure plan is to address the infrastructure Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State Government wants Journalists to uphold the profession’s ethics by making Political officeholders in all levels of governance accountable for their leadership. The State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke made the call while declaring the 2023 Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ Press week opening ceremony with the theme: Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola Following the near death incident on Monday, where three pensioners collapsed, the Osun State Government has directed that all bedridden pensioners and others with serious health challenge will henceforth have their audit exercise conducted through telephone. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly says all hands must be on deck to resuscitate Sports activities in the State to improve its Economy. The Chairman House Committee on Youth, Sports and Special Needs, Mr. Abiola Awoyeye stated this during an oversight visit of the Committee to Osogbo Sports Stadium. Mr. Awoyeye who […]Continue Reading
By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration will revive the dying adult Literacy Centres across the State and facilitate skill acquisition for all, especially for women and young girls. Senator Adeleke stated this while speaking at the International Conference of Nigerian National Council for Adult Education, NNCAE held at the […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun has reiterated the commitment of the Legislative Arm to support policies of the State Government aimed towards making life better for Residents. Prince Egbedun gave the assurance while presiding over its plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo. He called on the […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola The Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, has demanded improved welfare for magistrates and presidents of Customary Courts in Osun State. In a letter to Governor Ademola Adeleke, the NBA berated the poor conditions of service of the judicial personnel, ranging from poor emoluments, Infrastructure deficit and serviceable cars among others. In the letter […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State government is set to enact modalities to give six months maternity leave for nursing mothers in the State’s civil service. The Special Adviser on Public Health to the Osun State Governor, Dr. Akindele Adekunle stated this at the one day symposium on celebrating enabling breastfeeding environment for working mothers held […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate payment of the retirement benefits of retired Judges which he had approved since March this year. Governor Adeleke gave this directive while receiving the senior members of the Osun State Judiciary who were led on a courtesy visit to the Governor by Retired […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on Nigerians to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of the country. The governor stated this in his message to commemorate the 2023 Independence Day celebration. Governor Adeleke, while acknowledging the unfavorable prevailing economic and security situation across the country, Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola Residents in rural communities and the underserved areas in Osun State have continued to groan over dilapidated, ill-equipped facilities and poor attitude to work of staff of Primary Health Centres spread across the State. The unimaginable state of the Health Centres has led to avoidable loss of lives like that of Mrs […]Continue Reading
Residents of Iba community, Ifelodun Local Government area of Osun State, are in palpable fear after gunmen allegedly killed a nursing mother simply identified as Khadija inside a bathroom. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident happened on Tuesday around 10:00pm at Oke Akute area of the ancient town. Radio Nigeria learnt that, the assailants […]Continue Reading
By Tina Mosadomi Osun state government has again reiterated its efforts at curbing the menace of cultism in the state. The media assistant to the state Governor, Mr Bukola Alalade gave the assurance while reacting to the recent killings by some groups of cultists in Ilesa metropolis. Cult clashes have continued to cause stress in some […]Continue Reading
By Folake Oye Osun State Police Command says it has arrested some suspects in connection with the Ifon-Ilobu crisis and killing of a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Kudus in Okanala, Irepodun Local Government area of the Osun State on Sunday. In a statement in Osogbo, Police spokesperson for the command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, noted that normalcy […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed security agencies to launch special operations to arrest and prosecute cultists engaging in rivalry war across Ijeshaland. Reacting to spate of violence and attacks in parts of the East senatorial district, Governor Adeleke described the development as shocking and reprehensible, calling on the Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly wants Ministries and Agencies of the State Government to see the development of the State as a collective efforts. The Chairman, House Committee on Youths , Sports and Special needs , Mr. Abiola Awoyeye made the call during the maiden meeting of the committee with the Ministry […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke is to deliver a state broadcast to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the state on Sunday, August 27th by 7 a.m. A statement by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi indicates that the broadcast is to be aired simultaneously on […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s readiness to drive sports development in the state through Public-Private Partnership, PPP. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke stated this while responding to an address by a British born Nigerian-Canadian Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola Osun State Government has described the existing mega schools buildings in the state as mere display of architectural wizardry which has not added value to the quality of the Teaching-Learning process. The state Commissioner for Education, Mr Dipo Eluwole expressed this concern at a press conference to announce the State Education Summit […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola Two kidnappers have been killed while nine others sustained bullet injuries after a gun battle with police and local hunters in Iwo forest, Osun State. Radio Nigeria gathered that armed kidnappers numbering about eleven invaded a Fulani settlement at Agbese village near Idi Araba, Oke Oba, Iwo Local Government to kidnap a […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly says Ilegal Mining Prohibition Bill 2023 will put an end to environmental hazards in the State. This was the remark of the lawmakers during the Policy Thrust of Osun State Illegal Mining Prohibition Bill 2023 during the plenary of the State House of Assembly. They noted that […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun has assured stakeholders that the 8th Assembly is ready to cooperate with other arms of government to actualize the developmental agenda of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Prince Egbedun gave the assurance in a goodwill message delivered during the ongoing strategic retreat […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola A farmer identified as Banji Idowu has been kidnapped by some yet-to-be identified kidnappers in Osun State. Idowu, a retired teacher in Lagos was abducted on his farmland located at Iregun via Ilowa in Obokun Local Government area of Osun State. The ugly incident according to a family source took place on […]Continue Reading
By Mathew Famakinde Osun state government has given approval for the immediate appointment of Mr. Alabi Kehinde as the acting rector of the Osun State Polytechnics, Iree following the suspension of the erstwhile rector Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo. This is contained in a letter signed by the permanent secretary, Osun State ministry of Education, Mr. M.K […]Continue Reading