Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup from Bilaro Oluodo ruling house has emerged as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland. His emergence was announced after an election by the kingmakers within the premises of Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat, in Ilesa. Announcing the result, the Head of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed concern over a reported death sentence of a young man in the state for stealing a fowl. In a statement on social media, Adeleke directed the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice to launch a full investigation into the case and initiate processes…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has felicitated with the Chief Press Secretary to former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, on his recent appointment as the Deputy Editor (Politics and Head of Politics Desk) of the Sun Newspaper, commending his vast experience in journalism…
By Michael Adeyemo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has again pledged his administration’s commitment to ensuring transformation of the socio-economic landscape of the state to bring governance closer to the people. Governor Adeleke made this promise during the 2024 Ede Day celebration and 5-billion-naira development fund raising for the ancient town Governor Adeleke, who is…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The families of Senior Mother in- Israel- Bernice, Mofoluwake Olukunle has laid her remains to rest.The burial service held at Abeokuta Grammar School Event Hall, Idi – Aba, Abeokuta conducted by Elders and Members of eternal sacred order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Mount Zion Cathedral, Araromi Province, NNPC, Apata, Ibadan was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Adelami Olayide. The certificates were handed over in Abuja on Wednesday by the Supervisory National Commissioner for Ondo State, Prof. Kunle Ajayi. This comes four days after INEC declared Aiyedatiwa the winner of the governorship election…
In preparation for increased water transportation during the Yuletide season, the National Inland Waterways Authority has commenced the clearance of water hyacinths from Lagos water channels. In a statement released on Wednesday, NIWA noted that the initiative aims to ease transportation activities and enhance safety for waterway users. The Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Chairman of the 2024 Ede Day Central Committee, Hon. Lukman Afolabi has assured sons and daughters of Ede in diaspora planning to attend the event of adequate security before, during and after the celebration. Represented by Chairman of Mobilization Committee, Alhaja Tijani Hassanat, Hon. Afolabi gave the assurance during an interface…
The Kwara State Government has urged public sector workers yet to register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) to do so immediately because anyone without it will not get the salary or bonuses in November. The state commissioner for finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin on Monday, stating that…