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By Joseph Akanbi The State of Osun House of Assembly has today passed the 2020 budget of restoration. The passed budget has a total of N119,550,401,40 with recurrent expenditure at N57,674,993,990 and capital expenditure at N61,875,407,50. In his remarks, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye thanked his…
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The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola on Friday declared that there is no rift or misgiving between him and Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, saying the speculation about the non-existent fight is a hoax. Speaking in Osogbo at a reception organised for him after his turbaning ceremony as…
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By Joseph Akanbi The Speaker of the State of Osun House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has called for compulsory health insurance for every citizen so as to meet the universal health coverage goals. Owoeye’s call formed part of his opening remarks at a UHC event organized by a…
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By Joseph Akanbi Several dignitaries are to storm the ancient town of Ede this Friday for the burial of Madam Ruth Monilola Abeki Bello who died recently at the age of 85 years. The late matriarch who is survived by children, amongst who are Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello, a chieftain…
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An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo yesterday sentenced a 33-year-old man, Mutiu Rasak, to death by hanging for killing a man, Kehinde Adesina. The convict, who shot Adesina, also axed the finger of another man, Wale Makinde. Rasak had earlier been arraigned in court on January 31, 2018…
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By Salam Mozeed An Osun State based Human right activist, Comrade Amitolu Shittu has called for the protection of human rights as enshrined in the constitution. Com Shittu made this known recently while featuring as guest discussant on an issues based program on Rave FM, monitored by osun.life. He maintained…
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NIGERIAN Air Force (NAF) on Thursday conducted a special counter-terrorism simulation exercise at Ipetu-Ijesha in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. The Air Officer Commanding, Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal James Gwani, said the exercise was designed to improve the combat readiness of NAF troops. The exercise, codenamed:…
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In commemoration of the International Day for the elimination of violence against women, the Speaker, State of Osun House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye has called on all well-meaning Nigerians to stand against any form of gender-based violence. The Speaker in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,…
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Busayo Aduloju, 20, was the second best graduating student of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, in the 2018/2019 academic session after having 4.94/5.00 CGPA. She tells TUNDE AJAJA about her success in school At the time you gained admission, did you plan to graduate with a first-class degree like you did? Yes,…
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The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to penalize commercial banks that fail to convert all casual workers to permanent staff without delay. The Green Chamber urged all commercial banks to convert all casual workers to permanent staff. The resolutions followed the consideration of motion…
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