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By Joseph Akanbi In a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the State of Osun House of Assembly has suspended all parliamentary activities for 16 days. In a press conference addressed yesterday by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Hon. Kunle Akande, he disclosed this to journalists…
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In Nigeria, the seeming imbroglio, confusion over education policies in State of Osun is superfluous, needless. How? The ‘old’ and ‘new’ policies cannot be divorced from the ideation bravura and triumphalism of their progenitors, held out for accelerated development and genuine rescue of Osun education sector from its substantially worse…
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Oyo state has recorded its first case of coronavirus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 patients in Nigeria to 23. In a statement on Sunday morning, Seyi Makinde, the governor, said public health officials are collaborating with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan’s team on the case. The governor added…
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The shutdown of English football was extended until at least April 30 on Thursday after the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) held crisis meetings. “We’ve collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than Thursday 30 April,” said a joint statement…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the production of Chloroquine for clinical trials in the search for a cure for COVID-19. Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the announcement on Friday at the NAFDAC headquarters in Lagos. She, however, pointed out that…
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An Islamic human rights organization has urged the governors of the South West to change the name of the Amotekun security outfit to ‘Oduduwa Guards’. The governors recently launched the Amotekun security network and gave it legal backing by signing bills on the initiative into laws. The suggestion to change…
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By Joseph Akanbi The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, today, failed to appear before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osogbo over alleged assault of another monarch. The Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, had earlier approached the court alleging that the Oluwo physically assaulted him during a peace meeting…
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The Government of the State of Osun has placed a ban on all gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place. This measure takes immediate effect and will be in place until further notice. The ban will affect all Schools in Osun, Churches, Mosques, Night…
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The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide over the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the country and as part of measures to contain the spread. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono, confirmed this to…
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By Editor The Senator representing Osun east senatorial district, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has said the return of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has signalled the eclipse of the ruling party in Osun and the nation “Oyinlola’s exit affected our party in Osun and by extension the nation, that faithful day when he…
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