Osun

IBEDC: Anger, pain trail prepaid meters in Osun

…As residents lament high tariff, others By Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo Consumers of electricity have bemoaned the impact of high tariff rates on prepaid meters as well as the inability to purchase electricity units. This is coming on the heels of…

Road crash claims 2 lives in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo Two persons have reportedly died in a ghastly motor accident which occurred on Monday at Sekona-Gbongan expressway in Osun state. A statement issued on Monday by Osun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) spokesperson, Mrs…

Education: Osun begins science competition

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo As part of efforts to improving Technology in the twenty-first Century, the State Ministry of Education has commenced a Science Competition among public Schools in the State , with a view to identify and groom the brilliant …

Osun United management suspends coaches, player

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo The management of Osun United has suspended the team’s Head Coach, Bright Omokaro and two of his assistants, Bayo Adesina and Wole Animasahun. The decision was taken on Tuesday following the poor performance of the ‘Omoluabi Giants’…

Tension in Osogbo as cultists go on rampage

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo There was palpable tension in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Tuesday night as suspected cultists armed with machetes and guns invaded Atelewo area, Kolawole street in Osogbo, Osun State capital. A source disclosed that the group, in…

Unknown trader crushed to death in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo A yet-to-be-identified roadside trader has been crushed to death in a lone accident along Gbongan-Osogbo road, Ogooluwa area in Osogbo. The aged woman who sells roasted plantain and yam was crushed to death by a private car…

Abductee regains freedom in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo An abducted man identified as Usman who was abducted, last Thursday, along Ilesa-Ife in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun state has regained freedom. Usman, was said to be the younger brother of Serikin Hausa of…