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Monarchs in Ijeshaland of Osun State have called on Governor Gboyega Oyetola to suspend mining activities over the growing insecurity in the area. The traditional rulers in Ijesa North and South as well as the representative of Osun East Senatorial District, in the Senate, Francis Fadahunsi, made the call in…
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By Jamiu Ganiyu The Ede born billionaire and founder of Adeleke University, Dr. Deji Adeleke, has rejected the adoption of his brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the sole gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2022 governorship election of Osun State by some leaders of the opposition party. The…
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Acting Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Dr. Olawoye Olaniran, has called on students who are on break to resume as lectures are set to commence in earnest. Olaniran, a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance of OSPOLY, was appointed Rector in acting capacity by Osun State…
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Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has cautioned motorcyclists against aiding kidnappers and ritualists in the state. Oyetola said this while addressing members of amalgamated body of Osun Commercial Okada Riders of Nigeria at a rally in Osogbo on Wednesday. The rally was organised by the riders to celebrate the recent…
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The Osun State Police Command, on Wednesday, said it had commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Monsuru Lawal, who was killed on Tuesday in Osogbo. Sources in Oja Oba and Isale Osun areas of Osogbo, who spoke to PUNCH Metro, said the deceased was shot at…
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By Jamiu Ganiyu The Osun State House of Assembly member representing Odo-Otin state constituency, Hon. Michael Adetoyi has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress over today’s victory at the Supreme Court. The Odo-Otin parliamentarian described the judgment as a big one for the members of All Progressives…
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By Jamiu Ganiyu Osun State government has finally met with scores of the state retirees who protested in Osogbo on Tuesday and continued today demanding for the payment of their 15 months pension and some other issues that has to do with their welfare. The Deputy Governor of the state,…
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Former Governor of the state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has congratulated Muslims the world over on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fast. In a statement, Aregbesola urged Muslims to remain pious and committed to the ideals of Islam even after the Holy month. He…
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By Editor Senator Ademola Adeleke has been granted bail by the Mpape Magistrates Court sitting in Abuja. Adeleke who was arrested yesterday and arraigned this morning is facing a 5 count charge of forgery, the Magistrate after granting him back adjourned the case till June 24 for hearing.
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With the intention to eliminate the practice, UnCUT Initiative and the British Council and Action Health Incorporated (AHI) have joined forces to fight female genital mutilation (FGM). They have embarked on a social intervention drive in five communities in Ola-Oluwa Local Government Area of Osun State – Tankoka, Aba Omooba,…
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