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By Tunde Olamilekan The lawmaker representing Ife Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abimbola Ajilesoro, has said he is enjoying the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party. It would be recalled that the lawmaker on July 22, through a letter addressed to the…
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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected cultists terrorising Osun residents. A statement by the Osun Police Public Relations Officer Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, on Friday, said the suspects were arrested at different locations in the state. According to him, nine of the suspects were arrested…
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The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs, replacing General Christopher Musa with General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff. The President also appointed Major-General…
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Some students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, have cried out over the overgrown bushes that have occupied some sections of the school. The concerned students in a letter posted on Facebook, said the situation poses a serious threat to their safety and well-being. They noted that harmful animals, including snakes…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), Osun State, has announced the commencement of admission for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement came following the institution’s being profiled on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). The University would…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) on Wednesday held a public hearing on the bill seeking to establish the Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies, Ikire, Osun State. The bill was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Osun West, Senator Lere Oyewumi. According to a…
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The management of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, has announced the reinstatement of 18 students of the school who were suspended for protesting. The students had protested on March 16 against the management of the school over an increase in school fees. Following the protest, the school management, through…
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The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating substance abuse among youths and workers across the state through a strategic partnership with the Drug-Free Project, a national initiative dedicated to promoting a drug-free society. Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, made this known while receiving the team…
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The Osun State Government has approved the involvement of the state’s female football team, Osun Babes, in the Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL, for the 2025/2026 season. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Football Matters, Kehinde Johnson, stated this in a statement on Friday in Osogbo. Johnson…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The lawmaker representing Ife Federal Constituency, Taofeek Ajilesoro, on Thursday moved for first reading five bills during plenary. The bills which have passed the first reading, include, the Office of Surgeon-General Bill, 2025 (HB.2552), Free Maternal and Child Health Care Bill, 2025 (HB.2553), National Health Trust Fund…
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