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By Ronald Mutum The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 20 suspects over the Ile-Ife violence just as it confirmed 46 people killed, 96 injured and property worth millions of naira destroyed in the mayhem. Force Headquarters spokesman Chief Superintendent Jimoh Moshood said during a briefing in Abuja that 81 of…
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By Soji Adeniyi Correspondent SOJI ADENIYI examines the preparations for next year’s governorship election in Osun State, the issues that will shape the exercise, the contenders and their strengths and weaknesses Politicians in Osun State are warming up for next year’s governorship election. No fewer than 17 aspirants want to…
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By Business Day Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has blamed imbalance in the nation’s revenue sharing formula as being responsible for the high poverty rate in the country. The governor spoke in Osogbo while conducting members of the standing committee of Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, led by its…
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By Muhammad Sabiu A renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Abdullahi Aleiro in Zamfara state has condemned the recent killings of Hausas in Ile Ife Osun state and the destruction of their property worth millions of naira. Sheikh Aleiro, made the condemnation during his weekly sermon at Rabi’a Friday mosque in Gusau…
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By Leo Sobechi If Governor Rauf Aregbesola contests for a senatorial seat after his tenure, the evidence on the ground in Osun State points to the stark possibility of a monumental loss. Virtually all politicians in the state say it is as bad as that: Aregbe has depleted every fund…
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By Hameed Oyegbade An estimated 2,000 people benefited from the free medical outreach programme organised by the Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Babajide Omoworare at the weekend. Omoworare said the outreach was designed to provide health care delivery to his constituents and promote good living among his people, especially…
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By Hameed Oyegbade The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba ABdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi has described the Ile-Ife mayhem as uncalled for and urged indigenes and residents of the ancient town to embrace peace in the interest of national unity. Oba Akanbi said this in his condolence message to Osun state governor Rauf…
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By Nation The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has described Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as a “visionary governor” who has opened Osun to the world. Leading the NGE Standing Committee members to inspect projects across the state at the weekend, NGE President Mrs. Funke Egbemode attributed the state’s development…
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By Bisi Daniels A new book has been released on the life of the General Overseer Worldwide of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Enoch Adeboye. Compiled to read like a biography by an author and journalist, Bisi Daniels, ‘Stories of Pastor E. A. Adeboye’ is the story of…
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By Guardian Peace has returned to Ife in Osun State after last week’s fracas between Yoruba and Hausa communities.Meanwhile, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has inaugurated a truth and reconciliation committee to ensure peace between the warring communities in the ancient city. Oba Ogunwusi inaugurated the committee in…
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