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An Osogbo Magistrate Court has ordered that a 47-year-old woman, Funmilayo Fatai; her 18-year-old son, Dare Fatai and one Raheem Ridwan be remanded at the Ilesa Prison over the allegation of kidnapping a 33-year-old Halimat Kamoru. The magistrate, Mrs. Falilat Sodamade, gave this order on Monday following the arraignment of…
Read moreThe Vice Chancellor of the Redeemer’s University (RUN), in Ede, Osun State, Professor Debo Adeyewa, on Monday asked the Federal Government of Nigeria to support private Universities to accelerate research and development. He says such supports can come as incentives, single digit interest loans and other access to funds. Professor…
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By Lasisi Olagunju September 05, 2016 When misfortune hits a man so terribly that he cannot feed his family, then there is a recession. That is the economics understood by persons with financial disability. So many good men and women are right now in very deep shit as the economy…
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The Ooni of Ife has joined top personalities that have been singing praises of Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade as he turns 70 in September. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Sunday advocated the celebration of Yoruba icons and heroes while they were alive. Ogunwusi made the call when…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other paramilitary Organisations in Osun State over the weekend organised a special prayer to mark the climax of the Silver Jubilee of the creation of the State. The prayer session featured praise and worship and was held to thank and glorify…
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Osun State has urged the citizenry to dismiss attempts by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to diminish the achievements of the Governor Rauf Aregbesola administration with last Thursday’s official opening of the Osogbo Government High School. The school was inaugurated by President Muhammad Buhari. The government said the PDP lacked…
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The Osun State Police Command has arrested an Islamic cleric, Kabir Ibrahim, for allegedly butchering a 25-year-old farmer, Lukman Adeleke, and dumping his remains along the Akure-Ilesa Expressway. The police said the cleric wanted to use his victim’s hand for a money making ritual for another man. They are now…
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With cases pending at both the High Court and the Court of Appeal on the raging royalty battle in Ijesaland, the most convenient argument would be to let the judiciary have the usual final say as anything said in the course of the litigation could be deemed subjudice. Very sound…
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•As Alafin urges Yorubas to unite for development The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended the Lagos State House of Assembly for its laudable steps towards promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Yorubas. Oba Ogunwusi gave the commendation when the speaker of the Assembly, Chief…
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Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salaam, has told the Minority Leader, Hon. Safiriyu Akinwole to forget about new official cars for members. Salaam made the comment while responding to Akinwole’s demand. Akinwole who represents Ife East State Constituency (PDP), said “Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola started well but recently…
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