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The Osun State Government on Tuesday announced that it has officially rolled out 19 buses as part of efforts to cushion the harsh effects of the petroleum subsidy removal by the Federal Government, adding that over N25 million was spent to put the buses in good shape. A statement signed…
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By Michael Adeyemo Barring any unforeseen, the government of Osun State would soon announce the appointment of an Ede-born medical expert as the new head of the Osun Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OSEMSAS), otherwise known as O’Ambulance. Recall that the Osun State House of Assembly had on the…
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By Michael Adeyemo A socio-cultural group operating under the aegis of Osun Renewal Forum has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke over the continuous trend of his ‘lopsided’ appointment to his kinsmen in Ede. The group who rose from its quarterly meeting in a statement released by the President, Wale Salami, warned…
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By Michael Adeyemo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West is now enmeshed in crisis over who replaces the late National Vice Chairman of the party, Honourable Soji Adagunodo. Adagunodo had passed away on Monday 8th May 2023 and was buried on Saturday 22nd July 2023. The late National…
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Sacked local government chairmen in Osun State have urged the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo to declare an attempt by Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration to appoint a caretaker committee into the 30 local government areas in the state as illegal. The chairmen, elected during the administration of Governor Adegboyega…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday presented a bond certificate worth N2.1billion to pensioners in the state. Speaking before the presentation at the Local Government Service Commission in Osogbo, he said the paucity of funds would not stop him from prioritising the welfare of both active and passive workers…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for the establishment of a trans-regional security taskforce to curb the growing cross-border criminality. Adeleke made the call when Valentine Okoro, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, paid him a courtesy visit. The GOC led members of his team among…
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To the surprise of many, Adeleke last Friday led a delegation of PDP leaders from Osun State to visit Makinde at the Oyo State Government House lodge in Abuja. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke may have visited his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde over his interest in who becomes the…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has berated Muslim Rights Organisation (MURIC) for its failed bid to foment religious crisis in the state, affirming that his appointments of commissioners and permanent secretaries are based on merit and competency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted…
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The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday berated Governor Ademola Adeleke over the people he nominated for appointment as commissioners. The party in a statement by its chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, said it was offensive to the sensibilities of Osun people that Adeleke would nominate the wife…
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