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Retired public servants under the Forum of 2011/2012 Retired Public Servants of Osun have called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to comply with a court order mandating the implementation of an N18,000 minimum wage for retirees. The pensioners, who gathered on Ogo-Oluwa/Abere Road in Osogbo to press their demands, were prevented from staging their peaceful protest ...
Regional News
...Urges IGP to summon CoS for questioning regarding inflammatory statement …Gov. Adeleke is a man of peace, stop misinterpretation — Spokesperson Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, a war of words has erupted between the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Governor Ademola Adeleke, over allegations of an inciting ...
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...Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Alia condemn tragic incidents, commiserate with victims’ families ...FG expresses deep sorrow over tragic loss of lives, pledges immediate govt assistance ...105 lives lost due to poverty-induced neoliberal economic policies, criminal negligence — Falana ...CAN condemns Abuja stampede, urges nationwide reflection By Our correspondents The Federal Government and State Governors have issued a ...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the construction of first dual carriage way in Iwo land. Adeleke gave the approval on Saturday at the 2024 Iwo day celebration, said that the dualisation of Adeke -Odori road will be done in two phases. The Governor who was represented by his spokesperson Rasheed Olawale directed the ...
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...FG orders probe ...Ooni offers support for victims’ families, calls for improved safety measures President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, have extended their heartfelt condolences to the Oyo State Government and families of victims following the tragic stampede at the Ibadan Funfair, which left thirty-five dead and many others ...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring fairness in the state’s mining sector, stressing that there is no witch-hunting agenda targeting individuals or businesses. The governor made this clear in a statement signed on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. Adeleke, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. ...
Crime
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the pardoning of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in the state for stealing fowl. This was contained in a statement by Adeleke's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, ordered the attorney general to intervene in the matter and ensure the young man is listed for the prerogative ...
Politics
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced that over 50,000 residents of the state have benefited from the IMOLE Free Surgical and Medical Outreach programme. Adeleke made the disclosure on Tuesday during the flag-off of the 4th ‘Imole’ free surgical and medical outreach at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo. He highlighted that despite the ...
Education
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the management of Cooperative College, Ode-omu, to establish a degree-awarding institution in collaboration with Osun State University. Governor Adeleke issued this directive on Wednesday during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Cooperative College in Ode-omu. He described the upgrading of the College as essential to strengthening the cooperative movement ...
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The Federal Government has officially taken over the Oba Hills Forest Reserve in Iwo Local Government Area from the Osun State Government. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Bola Ige House, State Secretariat, Abere, where Governor Ademola Adeleke transferred management of the reserve to the Federal Government. During the event, the Minister ...
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The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to suspend the foundation laying ceremony of the new International Airport project in the State. The Ministry, in a letter dated December 6, 2024, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole asked Governor Ademola Adeleke to postpone the ceremony ...
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated Nigeria’s determination to become a leading player in the African marine and blue economy sector. Oyetola, who was represented by the Executive Director for Finance and Administration at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mrs. Vivian Richard-Edet, stated that Nigeria aims to position itself ...
Money market
The Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, has backed the Federal Government’s moves to pass new tax laws at the national assembly. The corporate juggernaut speaking to journalists at the NewsDirect 14th Anniversary and Awards ceremony held in Lagos said there is need for Nigerians to be open to reforms and innovation especially in ...
Business
…backs Tinubu's tax reform bill The Chairman of Odu'a Investment Company Limited, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, has said there is need for Nigerians to be open to reforms and innovation especially in the area of tax reform. Ashiru disclosed this at the NewsDirect 14th Anniversary and Awards ceremony held in Lagos yesterday. He said that it ...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to Oba Williams Oyesunle Alabi Ogundare II, the 15th Asundunrin of Isundunrin, in the Ejigbo Local Government Area of the state. Oba Alabi, who was first installed as the Asundunrin of Isundunrin on December 3, 1985, reigned for 12 ...
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...Declare support for his re-election Workers in Osun State welcomed Governor Ademola Adeleke to his office on Monday, expressing their gratitude for the implementation of the new minimum wage of N75,558.24, effective December 1, 2024. The state government had signed an agreement with labour unions last week, approving the new wage. The workers praised Governor ...
Politics
...As group charges Adeleke to ignore distractions, remain focused on democratic delivery The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has replied the Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his comments on the payment of pensions and gratuities by previous administrations in the state. The Party at a press conference held at the ...
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Osun State Government, has said the Ido-Osun airport site is not suitable for a full fledged airport. Speaking on Wednesday in Osogbo, on behalf of the technical team appointed by Governor Ademola Adeleke, Lai Oriowo, said Ido-Osun will serve as training school for the air force and also serve as an alternate airport. He disclosed ...
Politics
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has presented free health insurance cards and life-support gadgets for people living with disability (PLWDS) across 30 local government areas of the state. Adeleke made the presentation on Tuesday as part of activities to mark his two years in office as the governor of the state, at the Nelson Mandela ...
Politics
The former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday inaugurated the 2.7 kilometre Old Garage-Okefia-Lameco dual carriage road in Osogbo, Osun State capital. The road commissioning was part of the activities lined up for the celebration of two years anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke in office. Recall that Adeleke was sworn in as the sixth elected governor ...
