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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has disclosed that the local cure for coronavirus has reached an advanced stage. Ogunwusi said this on Wednesday while presenting two locally-made modular motorised fumigators and drone for aerial fumigation to the Ogun State Government at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Ooni added that he had…
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By Joseph Akanbi In a bid to further cement the existing cordiality between Oke-Ijetu community and Kunike International School, the management of the school has embarked on distribution of relief materials to Oke-Ijetu communities as part of their efforts to cushion the lockdown effects of COVID-19. The materials which were…
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By Joseph Akanbi The Speaker of the State of Osun House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye has visited some security checkpoints in Osogbo to ascertain the level of lockdown compliance and thank security agents for their selflessness during this pandemic period. đź“· GBENGA ADENIYI Some of the security checkpoints…
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By Joseph Akanbi Osun State Government will soon make compulsory the participation of health workers in the fight against coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, made this known while briefing members of the State House of Assembly at Tuesday’s plenary. Isamotu who appeared alongside the Special…
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By Editor The Governor of Osun State, H.E Gboyega Oyetola has eulogized the member representing Obokun/ Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke on the occasion of his 53rd birthday anniversary. The Governor in a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, appreciated Oke for his contributions to…
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By Joseph Akanbi The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the State of Osun Public Financial Management Bill, 2020. The bill was passed at today’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye. In his remarks, the Speaker of the House said the bill will strengthen the…
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The Senate President has named Osun senator, Ajibola Basiru, as the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs. Mr Basiru will take over as the spokesperson of the Senate from Godiya Akwashiki, who was acting spokesperson after Adebayo Adeyeye was sacked by a court from the…
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By Editor The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and understanding, particularly…
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By Editor The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Labode Popoola has called on the academic staff of Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of educations to embrace virtual teaching during this lockdown period and beyond. Professor Popoola made this statement during an online interactive session with the academic staff of Osun…
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The Federal Government on Monday debunked claims that it distributed weevil-infested rice to South-West states, arguing that the palliatives were certified fit for human consumption. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, specifically said the distributed trucks of rice were certified by the National Agency…
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