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A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been released from prison after several years. According to Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, his case was taken up pro bono by a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC , Mr Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. ...
South-West
...Commiserates with Ijesa sons, daughters over paramount ruler’s exit Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has mourned the demise of the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. Oyetola commiserates with the Oloris, children of the deceased as well as sons and daughters of Ijesaland over the passage of ...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Dr Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who departed on Wednesday. In a statement signed by Governor's Spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale, Adeleke described the late monarch as a "father figure, a pillar of support, and a teacher" who was ...
Politics
The Osun State government has reiterated that the state’s current high levels of local and foreign debt are a legacy of the 12-year administration under the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is in response to reports alleging high local and foreign indebtedness during the 12-year administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The government emphasised ...
Politics
Ahead of February 2025, the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSEIC), Ashim Abioye has charged all the political parties to mobilise at the ward level to prevent big parties from dominating the local government election. The chairman made the charge on Monday, said local government elections should be an opportunity for smaller ...
Education
The Osun State government has instructed the Ministry of Education to conduct interviews for the teachers’ recruitment within the cutoff range established after the test. The recruitment test took place from March 27 to March 28, 2024, across 13 centres in the state. In a release on Wednesday, Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and ...
Agriculture
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled agricultural support programme aimed at enhancing food production and ensuring food security in the state. This is as the Governor unveiled 31 newly purchased tractors with full implements for the use of farmers in the state, which he said is the first phase of the project. Speaking at ...
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…Flags off construction of 33KV feeder line 11 yrs abandoned project Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday flagged off the construction of the 33KV Feeder Line to improve electricity supply in four local governments in the state. Speaking at the flag-off held at the Ilesa West local Government Secretariant, he expressed delight to launch ...
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The Coalition for Concerned Nigeria Citizens in Osun State has issued a stern warning to both the state and federal governments, demanding urgent action to tackle the escalating cost of living, with a particular focus on rising fuel prices. Led by Mr. Ajala Adetunji David, the coalition convened a press conference under the banner, #ENDBADGOVERNANCE, ...
Politics
The chairman, Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun, Elder Peter Babalola, has revealed why he resigned from the ruling People’s Democratic Party, (PDP). Babalola stated this on Tuesday in his resignation letter addressed to the party state chairman after news of his suspension from PDP surfaced. The Chief of Staff to ...
Regional News
As Osun State marks its 33rd anniversary, Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on all citizens of the state to come together irrespective of political affiliation in the spirit of unity for the development of the state. Adeleke made the call during his state broadcast on the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Osun, saying the ...
Crime
Operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps have arrested three men, Sodiq Oyedokun (21), Ojoko Ayomiposi (21), and Busari Ayomide (24), for allegedly stealing Spare Parts of vehicles in Ode-Omu, Ayedaade, Osun State. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday at the point of selling the said stolen items to one Mallam, who specializing in scavenging business. ...
Politics
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has set up a high-level verification committee to authenticate the credentials and documents of nominated candidates for the upcoming local government elections in Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Omoyemi Badru, press Secretary to the commission Chairman said that the commission set up the ...
Crime
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Damilare Jacob, on suspicion of rape and armed robbery. This was disclosed by the Command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, during a parade of suspects at the state police headquarters on Wednesday. The spokesperson Opalola said that Jacob, a commercial motorcyclist, is accused of attacking a student ...
Politics
…As PDP blasts APC over attack on NSE visit The All Progressives Congress (APC), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, have exchanged words over the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) validation of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Projects during the visit to the State. The APC State chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement issued by ...
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Thousands of Muslims in Osun State gathered at the Osogbo Central IEID on Sunday to organise a special prayer for rainfall. The prayer which was led by the Grand Imam and Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas, Osun State, Sheikh Musa Animashaun held at the Osogbo Central IEID along Ibokun road, state capital ...
Health
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has cautioned lactating mothers against feeding their babies with water or any liquid substance other than breast milk within the first six months of life. This message was emphasised during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week Flag-off and World Breastfeeding Record Initiative, where a record-breaking 30,000 lactating women from across ...
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The Adeleke family recently held a grand thanksgiving service in honour of their late matriarch, celebrating her life and legacy with a significant donation of N1 billion to the centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. The event, marked by heartfelt tributes and elaborate ceremonies, reflects the family’s commitment to both honouring their ...
Health
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has cautioned lactating mothers lactating mothers against feeding their babies with water or any liquid substance other than breast milk within the first six months of life. This message was emphasized during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week Flag-off and World Breastfeeding Record Initiative, where a record-breaking 30,000 lactating women ...
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..As NSE commends Governor's decision to engage local content Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Friday inspected the ongoing road project in the state capital, expressing satisfaction with the progress made so far. Governor Adeleke, who tour the Oke-fia flyover project, Osogbo, state capital, alongside with the national leaders of the Nigerian Society of Engineers ...
