Politics

Osun Tribunal Dismisses AA’s Petition against Senator Fadahunsi

Web News 5 June 2023 179 0

By Adenitan Akinola  The Osun State National Assembly Electoral Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed against the election of Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi of Osun East Senatorial District by the candidate of Action Alliance, AA Motunrayo Adeniji. The dismissal was consequent upon the Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Adeleke Makes Case for Protection of Children’s Rights

Web News 28 May 2023 104 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the protection of the rights of children, noting that priority must also be given to basic needs of the younger generation to guarantee better future for the society. Governor Adeleke make the call at the Osogbo City Stadium venue of the events organised in […]Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Due process, best practices shall be hallmark of projects – Osun Govt.

Web News 23 May 2023 109 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has assured the public that its projects design and procurement activities comply with best practices, due process and project management norms. This is just as the government clarified that the statewide borehole projects will be equipped with generating sets before commissioning for public use. In a statement by Governor’s Continue Reading

Politics

May 29: Osun NOA Embarks on Peace Campaign Ahead of Inauguration

Web News 17 May 2023 270 0

By Moji Abbey The need for Nigerians to sustain peace and tranquility in the nation irrespective of religion, tribe, and Political affiliation to achieve a smooth transition process has been stressed.  Osun State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mrs Kikelomo Ahmed stated this during an advocacy visit on peacebuilding to foster stabilization to some stakeholders, Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly Sets Up Adhoc Committee for 8th Assembly Inauguration

Web News 12 May 2023 390 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Management of the Osun State House of Assembly has approved the setting up of seven Ad hoc Committees to take charge of different aspects of the upcoming inauguration of the 8th assembly. This is aimed at facilitating a smooth and seamless Inauguration exercise for the 26 returning Legislators.  The Committees included […]Continue Reading

Labour

I am committed to workers’ welfare – Gov. Adeleke

Web News 11 May 2023 287 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to ensuring better welfare for civil servants. Governor Adeleke stated this while addressing the workers at a victory celebration organised by the Joint Labour Movement and the Office of Head of Service for the Governor after he was affirmed by the Supreme […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun Govt. Condoles with Bereaved Families of Odeomu Accident

Web News 30 April 2023 189 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with friends and families of residents of the state who were victims of a road accident in Odeomu, in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State. Governor Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed expressed his shock over the incident, describing […]Continue Reading

Security

Police Top Brass, Osun Govt Rub Mind on Curbing Crime

Web News 28 April 2023 176 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for the strengthening of inter-state policing to stem cross-border criminal activities. Governor Adeleke made the call at a security meeting with top police officers at the Governor’s Office, Abere, Osun State.  The Governor at a meeting attended by the Assistant Inspector General of […]Continue Reading

News

Adeleke Urges Corps Members to Be Innovative

Web News 28 April 2023 253 0

By Adenitan Akinola  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged corps members to imbibe the mindset of entrepreneurs by offering marketable solutions to human problems. Declaring open the three weeks orientation course of the NYSC Batch A Stream 2 at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, Senator Adeleke maintained that through their innovation and creativity, Continue Reading

Health

My goal is to ensure a better life for Osun residents-Gov Adeleke

Web News 26 April 2023 170 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke says his administration will not relent in ensuring a better life for the people of the state. Governor Adeleke stated the inauguration of an ultra-modern medical centre in Ifewara, Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun, donated by the Jennifer Etuh Foundation. While appreciating the foundation for […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Projects 15,000 Jobs Annually via Empowerment Scheme

Web News 26 April 2023 200 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State government says it is working on several programs through which people would be meaningfully and profitably engaged. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who stated this at the graduation ceremony of the 1st Quarter 2023 Skills Upgrade and Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme, said the programme would provide opportunities for wealth creation Continue Reading

Agriculture

Rehabilitation of Water Pipeline Network to Begin in Osun

Web News 15 April 2023 136 0

By Funmi Adekoya  In a bid for sustainable water supply to the people of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed a phased rehabilitation of selected water works and water pipeline networks across the state. The directive is coming as the sinking of 332 boreholes under direct labour and shoestring budget reaches 85 percent, with […]Continue Reading

Crime

25 Suspected Cult Members in Osun Police Dragnet

Web News 15 April 2023 498 0

By Adenitan Akinola  Nigeria Police, Osun State Command has arrested 25 suspected members of a secret cult for allegedly attacking residents of Ile-Ife.  Pandemonium broke out in Ile-Ife on Monday when the cultists went on a rampage, vandalized properties and injured scores of people.  Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command […]Continue Reading

Security

AIG Akande Decorates Zone 11 Personnel

Web News 13 April 2023 177 0

By Adenitan Akinola  The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Mr Sikiru Akande, has decorated newly-promoted police officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues. He performed the decoration for seven police officers at a ceremony at Zone 11 Police headquarters, Osogbo, Osun State capital. Continue Reading

Crime

Man Arrested over Alleged Trafficking of Teenagers

Web News 12 April 2023 156 0

By Adenitan Akinola  The Osun State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged man, Adebisi Muideen for allegedly trafficking four teenage girls from Osun State to Kano State for their onward transfer to Tripoli in Libya. According to a statement signed by the Osun State Police Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, the suspect invited the young […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Osun Prioritizes Provision of Potable Water

Web News 7 April 2023 320 0

By Mojisola Oladele Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says one of the key components to eliminate poverty is to make access to safe and potable water easy. Senator Adeleke stated this at the commissioning of the Water Project at Oba- Oke and Oba- Ile  Communities in Olorunda Local Government, facilitated by Osun Community and […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun Workers Roll out Drums for Gov Adeleke

Web News 27 March 2023 348 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the civil servants to be efficient in their duties. Governor Adeleke made the call while addressing the workers at the solidarity walk for his victory at the Appeal Court organised by the Nigeria Civil Service Union at the State Secretariat, Abere, Osun State. The […]Continue Reading

Politics

Census: NPC to Deploy 17,000 Personnel in Osun

Web News 21 March 2023 169 0

The National Population Commission, NPC, says that it will deploy 17,000 personnel for the conduct of the 2023 census in Osun State.  It also said it has started meeting with communities, where border issues are ongoing, to ensure a crisis-free exercise.  Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the Federal Commissioner representing Osun, Senator Mudashiru Hussain, said the Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo, Osun Declare Holiday Ahead of Saturday’s Election

Web News 16 March 2023 266 0

Iyabo Adebisi/Funmi Adekoya Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has approved a half day for state workers on Friday, March 17, 2023. The approval, according to a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubanwo Adeosun, is to enable civil and public servants in the state, who may wish to travel to vote in the […]Continue Reading

Education

Adeleke Promises to Make University of Ilesa Standard

Web News 11 March 2023 456 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Government says it will build the University of Ilesa to meet up with international standards. The state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke stated this in Ilesa while receiving the report of the recommendations of the ad-hoc committee on the University of Ilesa. The governor maintained that his goal was to ensure […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun Assures NPC of Full Mobilization of Residents for Census

Web News 2 March 2023 491 0

By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his government will mobilize the people of Osun to participate fully during the headcount like the general election. The Governor stated this when the Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission, Senator Mudashiru Hussein and his team paid him a visit at his country home in […]Continue Reading

Politics

With Tinubu’s victory, a prosperous Nigeria beckons – Osun Speaker

Web News 2 March 2023 188 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr.Timothy Owoeye has congratulated the President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his victory at the February 25th Presidential election. Mr. Owoeye in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi described the victory as well deserved, that the time was now for a better and […]Continue Reading

Politics

UPDATED: APC Clinches Akinyele/Lagelu, Ibadan North, Senate Spokesperson Loses Seat

Web News 26 February 2023 1256 0

Morenike Tony-Esan, Oluseye Arowolo, Olayiwola, Mosadomi Independent National Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Wasiu Olafisoye Akinmoyede, the winner of Saturday’s election into Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency. The Returning officer for the election, Prof Gabriel Adeyemi, from the University of Ibadan, who Continue Reading

Crime

DSS, Police foil Attempted Assassination of Osun Speaker

Web News 23 February 2023 237 0

Mojisola Oladele The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr.Timothy Owoeye has escaped being assassinated by people suspected to be political thugs. It took the gallantry of the men of the Department of State Services and the Police officers attached to the office of the Speaker that repelled the assailants, who arrived at the premises […]Continue Reading

Politics

Feb 25 Poll: Media Barred from Observing Collection of Materials in Osun

Web News 22 February 2023 181 0

Adenitan Akinola In Osun State, journalists were this morning refused entrance into the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Osogbo to observe the collection of sensitive election materials by election stakeholders. The journalists who had converged on the premises of the CBN in the company of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke […]Continue Reading