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The first stage of Engr. Ademola Adedapo AENON Science Quiz Competition was held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, where the 10 best students advanced to the next stage. The competition which is for public secondary school students in Osun West Senatorial District was held at five different locations in the…
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The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has stated that the South-West security outfit, Amotekun Corps, has been politicised. Adams, who spoke in an interview with Vanguard on Saturday, also urged the Federal Government to approve the creation of state police. He noted that insecurity in Nigeria is worsening…
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The Local Council Development Area Chairman for Obokun East Local Government, Mr Owoeye Samuel Abiodun (OSA), has launched the first phase of a free petrol distribution initiative to commercial motorcycle operators across the area. Owoeye, who is the Director General of the Next Level Progressive Movement flagged off the programme…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke, has urged corps members serving in the state who will be participating in the forthcoming gubernatorial election not to yield to intimidation or undue influence. The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and welfare of Corps members. Adeleke made this known on Wednesday during…
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The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, has banned the hoisting of political banners and the wearing of clothes or caps with party logos and emblems during tomorrow’s Eid prayer across the town. The monarch who made the announcement through the Asiwaju of Osogbo land, Justice Moshood Adeigbe Rtd, also…
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Former speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has warned members of the All Progressives Congress in the state that prayer alone cannot guarantee victory in the August 15, 2026, gubernatorial election. Owoeye who gave the warning on Wednesday at the annual Ramadan lecture of…
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The Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects who specialise in snatching phones and receiving stolen property. The command said the suspects – Muideen Adejumo and Omoyoye Asimiyu were arrested by police detectives from Ikirun Divisional Headquarters. Providing a brief of the matter, the spokesperson for the command, Abiodun…
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An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ilesa has remanded six men at the Ilesa Correctional Centre over alleged offences bordering on conspiracy, assault, breach of peace, threat to life and robbery. The defendants, according to the charge sheet, are Ukechukwu Uwanyi (25), Daniel Annes (18), Mtser Kenneth (26), Godwin…
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The Osun State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 1,750 personnel to strategic locations across Osun State to ensure a safe, secure and hitch-free Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. This is equally as the state commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, issued a marching order to all Area Commanders and…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone D, on Wednesday, staged a protest against the crippling power supply across campuses and student communities in the zone. Addressing the students who converged under the popular November 27 bridge, Osogbo, NANS coordinator for the zone, Josiah Adeyemo, expressed displeasure at the…
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