By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that his pact of service with Osun people is unbreakable and sustainable, repeating his vow to deepen the service relationship with the people of the State. The Governor who spoke today at a massive reception by people of Ila Orangun at the flag off of Ila Orangun…
About seven inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following the collapse of part of the custodial centre wall. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, created an opportunity for the prisoners to flee the premises undetected. Confirming the incident, the Controller-General of Corrections, CGC, Sylvester Nwakuche, speaking through the…
Allegations of misrepresentation have emerged in Osun State over reports that Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs, are being repainted from red to black, to be re-presented as newly acquired assets. Ismail Omipidan, former Chief Press Secretary to ex-governor Adegboyega Oyetola, levelled the allegation against the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration on Monday. In a statement posted on…
The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to restructure its examination procedures. The Osun civil society organisation also demanded that accreditation and protocol activities commence by 8am instead of 6:30am. The demand by the group is coming after complaints of accidents, disappearance of candidates and inability of some…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, alongside the Olubadan-in-Council and other key stakeholders in Ibadanland, has expressed concern over the ongoing boundary disputes between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo in Osun State. This was revealed in a statement issued after a meeting held at the Bodija residence of Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described Easter as a momentum reminder that tribulation is a temporary condition that will give way for everlasting relief. Governor Adeleke also enjoined the people of the state not to waver in their hopes for a better days ahead in the face of prevailing challenges. The Osun governor made…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed relaxation of the 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities. A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the curfew which is now 17 hours, would commence from two o clock in the afternoon to seven o clock in the morning. The relaxation of…
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has visited the troubled areas of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun for an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing communal crisis, reiterating his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and order. The visit came in response to recent violent clashes between the affected communities, which had led to the loss of lives,…
As part of efforts to improve healthcare services and infrastructure, Osun state is to embark on a new round of renovation and upgrading of primary health centres across the state. The state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke made this known during an inspection of newly renovated primary healthcare centres at Telemu, Ola Oluwa Local Government and…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, said it collected the sum of N2bn as revenue in February. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Joseph Adelaja, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Mr Adelaja added that within the period under review, the sum of N165m was generated from anti-smuggling activities. He said,…