Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that the local government election scheduled for Saturday is holding unfailingly. The governor stated this while receiving members of a civil society coalition who are in the state to monitor the local government elections. According to the Governor, Osun voters are prepared to exercise their voting rights on Saturday just…
By Michael Adeyemo Some traditional rulers in Osun State have praised the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, for his exceptional leadership and developmental contributions to Ede Kingdom and its surrounding areas. The traditional rulers, Alaassan of Ilaasan, Oba Mulkaila Tijani; the Olorigo of Origo, Oba Morufu Adeagbo; and the Onipara of Ipara Land, Oba…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A former Osun State House of Assembly Speaker and prominent chieftain of the All-Progressives Congress, APC, Ambassador Adejare Bello, has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for his development stride across the state. The immediate past Ambassador to Mexico made the commendation while featuring on Fresh FM’s socio-political program, Agbami Oselu, on Sunday. The…
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oluwole Oke, has expressed grief over the tragic violence that erupted in Esa Oke, Osun State, on Monday, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries to members of the community. A statement released by the 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, 𝗜𝗷𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲,…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of those behind the deadly attacks on the Ido-Ayegunle community, noting that this must happen regardless of their social status. Governor Adeleke expressed shock at the attacks, which caused loss of lives and properties and praised security agencies for capturing and detaining many…
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Adeyemi Adewale while participating in a football competition in Osogbo, the state capital. The deceased said to be a player of the Ilesa West Local Government Area football team, reportedly slumped on the field and was rushed to a hospital. It was further learnt that,…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, imposed a fresh curfew on Ilobu and Ifon communities, following the outbreak of another clash between the neighbouring towns. The umbrella body for the indigenes of Ifon-Orolu in Osun State, Ifon Progressive Union, had alleged that some gunmen from Ilobu stormed the Apiponroro area shooting, causing panic among…
By Michael Adeyemo The Osun State Government is set to reposition its health sector to enhance service delivery. The Special Adviser on Public Health to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Dr. Akindele Adekunle, disclosed this during an interview with Pensioners FM correspondent in Osogbo, the state capital. Dr. Adekunle revealed that the renovation of state hospitals will…
The Ajeniju of Halleluyah Community in Osun State, Oba Jelili Olaiya, has narrated his ordeal following a violent attack on his palace by hoodlums last Friday. The monarch revealed that four individuals, including his wife, sustained injuries during the incident, which he attributed to allegations concerning the installation of an Imam in his community without…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A traditional ruler in Osun State, Oba Adefemi Adelakin, Alabere of Abere, Ede North Local Government of Osun State has condemned the attack on Oba Jelili Olaiya, Ajeniju of Hallelujah in Egbedore Local Government of the state, by some youths. Some irate youths on Friday descended on the newly installed Ajeniju and…