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An Islamic cleric, Imam Olorunlomerue, has called on politicians in Osun State to retrieve firearms allegedly distributed to political thugs during the last governorship election to prevent further bloodshed in the state. The cleric, who spoke on a political programme on a private radio station in Osogbo, warned that the…
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Broad Focus for Community Development has marked its first anniversary with a one-day skill acquisition training for 30 youths in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The training held on Wednesday, ahead of the NGO’s anniversary tomorrow, August 27, targeted participants between the ages of 12 and 21. Beneficiaries were taken…
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The Osun State Chapter of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, DLA, has lauded the appointment of its chairman, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, as Co-Chairman of the National Campaign Council of the party. The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Qasim Odetara, in a statement late Tuesday, described the appointment as well-deserved and…
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The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has pledged full cooperation with the newly posted Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim D. Zungura, while demanding impartial policing in the state. The party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, in a statement on Tuesday, said the APC is ready to partner…
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Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osogbo Local Government have commenced a review of the party’s performance in the August 15 governorship election, with a vow to rebuild a stronger party structure ahead of future polls. APC chieftain and Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, Lekan…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has condemned the escalating post-election violence and the tragic loss of lives across parts of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, the former Governor of Osun State described the attacks on…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Muslims in the state on Eid-ul-Mawlid, appreciating their support and prayers during the just-concluded governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor urged residents to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad, particularly peace, forgiveness, compassion and tolerance. He also…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday met with the new Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim D. Zungura, with the duo agreeing to work together to restore peace in the state. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, CP Zungura, who paid a courtesy visit along too officers of the…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up a 10-man Committee on Election Violence Victims to verify claims and manage the disbursement of the N500 million Election Violence Victims Relief Endowment Fund. The committee will be chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. In…
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Former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni, has celebrated the ex-speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. Ayeni, in a birthday message issued on Monday, described Owoeye as “a man of God, an accomplished…
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