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  1. NewsDirect Insights

    The secretive scourge: FGM scourge persists in Osun’s hidden communities – Investigation

    In Osun State, a disturbing reality persists. Despite concerted efforts by government and non-governmental organisations, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to thrive in secrecy, hidden from prying eyes. Our correspondent reveals that this harmful practice remains entrenched in communities around Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba culture, particularly among families with royal lineage and traditional chieftaincy ...

  2. News

    NBA petitions CP over alleged assault on member by Osun Speaker

    The Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA), Osun State chapter, on Wednesday petitioned the state commissioner of police, Muhammed Abba over alleged assault on its member by Osun House of Assembly, Speaker Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. It was reported that Osun Speaker Egbedun single-handedly supervised the alleged assault on a legal practitioner, Muideen Yusuf, who was executing ...

  3. South-West

    Adeleke’s CoS to chair implementation committee of Staff Audit Report

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has set up an action committee to review and act on the recommendations of the state staff audit as the consultant submitted the final report. It would be recalled that Adeleke’s administration flagged-off the staff audits across the state public service last June held by Sally Tibot Consult. This was ...

  4. Politics

    Delta: Osun APC calls out Gov Adeleke’s over claim on achievement in two years

    The All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State chapter, has worried over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claim on achievement within the space of two years of administration. The party told the people of Nigeria in general and Delta State in particular not to be carried away by what it described as lies spewed by Governor Adeleke about ...

  5. Crime

    Osun: Four persons charged to court for assaulting IBEDC officials

    Three suspects, Babatunde Taiwo (28), Adeyemi Jamiu (34) and Yunusa Saheed (21) have been arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrate Court over allegations of assault and obstruction of duty. The trio allegedly assaulted officials of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). According to the charge sheet, the defendants committed the offences at the Ogo Oluwa Area, ...

  6. Agriculture

    Osun Govt reaffirms commitment to prioritising agriculture

    The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising agriculture as a key sector to boost the economy. Speaking on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Osun State, Hon. Tola Faseru said that the present administration under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has implemented various initiatives to support farmers and enhance agricultural productivity in ...

  7. South-West

    Adeleke targets thousands of young farmers, launches young Agropreneurs

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke is set to launch the Osun Young Agropreneurs Incubation Programme, targeting thousands of young farmers across the agricultural value chain. Adeleke disclosed that nothing less than 1,000 hectares of land will be allocated to each local government for the programme. This was contained in a statement signed by Governor’s spokesperson, ...

  8. News

    Osun: ASUU decries FG’s failure to implement demands

    The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the Federal Government’s failure to implement their demands. The Union expressed disappointment despite President Tinubu’s promises to end strikes in the education sector. Members of the Union staged protest on Tuesday on the campus were seen carrying different placards ...

  9. News

    Monarch’s deposition: Atiku calls for constitutional reform to protect traditional institutions

    Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for constitutional reform to protect traditional institutions from state government interference to ensure their continued contribution to governance and community development. He urged the state governors to respect traditional institutions and their customs, which represent the heritage of the Nigerian people. Atiku who stated this on Tuesday, emphasised ...

  10. News

    Adeleke sets up implementation committee on food security

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received the report of the Food Security Committee to address various aspects of food security in the state. Adeleke, who described food security as the most pressing issue facing the nation, noted that immediate action will be taken to implement the recommendations of the Committee. He said, “I am ...

  11. News

    Osun Govt debunks report of Cholera cases

    The Osun State government has debunked the report of 11 cases of Cholera in the state, describing it as inaccurate. This was contained in a statement over the weekend, by the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Health Matters, Dr. Adekunle Akindele who said the state is yet to record any confirmed case ...

  12. Politics

    APC slams Kwankwaso over allegations FG is ‘breeding new terrorists’

    ...Describes allegations as ‘insensitive,’ ‘unhelpful’ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso’s allegations that the federal government is attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists in Northern Nigeria. The APC described the comments of the former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria ...

  13. Health

    Osun Health Insurance to train health workers on sign language interpretation

    In a move to ensure inclusive healthcare, the Osun State Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) on Thursday said the agency has concluded a plan to train nurses and other health workers in government hospitals on sign language interpretation in the state. The agency disclosed that the aims is to bridge the communication gap between deaf or ...

  15. News

    Adeleke okays another N257m for retirees in Osun

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved another N257,247,780.21 for the retirees in the state. This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Bureau, Mr Ibrahim Akibu. Mr Akibu noted that the Governor out of his magnanimity decided to give the new approval for the retired ...

  16. Top Story

    Membership status: Osun APC urges NWC to take decision on Aregbesola

    ...Passes vote of confidence on Oyetola The All Progressives Congress, (APC), Osun State chapter, has said it is awaiting the decision of the National leaders of the party on the status of ex-minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola’s party membership. The party said it has reported the former Governor of Osun State three times to the ...

  17. Top Story

    Osun APC hails Oyetola, slams PDP for demanding sack

    The All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State chapter has commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for adding substantial value to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This comes after Oyetola’s ministry generated N242.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, APC described the achievement as a testament to his ...

  18. Politics

    INEC will deepen electoral process with use of technology — Osun REC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in Osun State has said the commission will continue to deepen the electoral process with the use of technology in Nigeria. The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the electoral body in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke stated that the commission is working on various technologies to deploy for free, fair, ...

  19. News

    IGP’s Wife, Egbetokun empowers police widows, less privileged in Osun

    The Wife of the Inspector General of Police and President of Police Officers’ Wives Association President (POWA), Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun on Thursday empowered police widows and less privileged women in the state. Speaking at the Police headquarters, Osun State, Egbetokun said she is on her walking visit to the State to support and empower the ...

  20. News

    How Nigeria can achieve mass prosperity — Aregbesola

    The immediate past Minister of Interior, and former governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Nigerians to key into the ideas of Omoluabi Progressives group which he launched a few months ago in Ilesa, Osun State to achieve mass prosperity. Aregbesola said the group is for all comers in the state, describing ...