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Emmanuel Popoola, a 30-year-old man, has been apprehended by operatives of the Osun Amotekun for the alleged phone theft. The security outfit revealed on Thursday that the Modakeke native was arrested in Ikirun town, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the arrest to journalists in Osogbo, the Amotekun…
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The ban on placing sacrifices on roads in Iwo, Osun State by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, on Tuesday, drew the ire of the leadership of the traditionalists in the state, who told the monarch not to act against the rights of the adherents. A statement by Oba…
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Sacked local government chairmen in Osun State have urged the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo to declare an attempt by Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration to appoint a caretaker committee into the 30 local government areas in the state as illegal. The chairmen, elected during the administration of Governor Adegboyega…
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Champions, Manchester City got off to a flying start to the defense of their Premier League title with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Burnley on Friday night. Erling Haaland picked up from his last season’s goal-scoring form by scoring a brace while Rodri completed the win with a goal of…
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The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum has said the party is doing everything to show leadership by way of carrying smaller parties along in the scheme of things. Damagum stated this on Thursday in Abuja while playing host to a delegation from the Kukah Centre…
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, which began on July 26, 2023. The association has directed its members across the country to resume work from Sunday 8 am. The National Executive Council (NEC) of the association will review the progress made in terms…
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Three persons were reportedly feared dead and 12 others injured following a violent clash between rival cult groups around the Osun-Osogbo ancient groove, during the festival’s grand finale. This is as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, frowned at the invasion of the Osun groove by cultists,…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday presented a bond certificate worth N2.1billion to pensioners in the state. Speaking before the presentation at the Local Government Service Commission in Osogbo, he said the paucity of funds would not stop him from prioritising the welfare of both active and passive workers…
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja has said that the insecurity currently bedeviling the South East region will end soon. The Army and other security agencies, he said, are working round the clock to address the insecurity in the region. Lagbaja, represented by the Deputy Director Operations Army…
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The Osun State Commander, Amotekun Corps, Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi (rtd) has said that a 37-year-old man, Sola Ajibade, has been arrested for alleged burglary and theft. He said the suspect specialised in breaking into people’s houses and stealing valuables. Adewinmbi said Ajibade was arrested in Ode-Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Area…
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