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“Release Osun LG Funds”, House of Reps Minority Caucus to FG
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has intensified calls for the Federal Government to release statutory allocations owed. The caucus demands immediate release of Osun local government funds to local government councils in Osun State, warning that continued inaction could prompt legislative intervention. In a statement issued on Sunday, the caucus urged President […]
Osun Police Probe Lady’s Death in Esa-Oke, Assure Justice
The Osun State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the sudden death of a young lady, Miss Bidemi Omole, at her boyfriend’s residence in Esa-Oke, with an assurance that justice will be served. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening in the Oke Esa area of the town, threw the community into shock. […]
Police Repatriates Wanted Chinese Gang Leader
By Sola Isola The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated a high profile fugitive, Dai Qisheng to the Republic of China, for orchestrating and leading violent organized crimes. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi noted that Qisheng fled his home country in 2024 after a warrant for his arrest was issued by […]
Oyo government debunks closure of Bola Ige Complex
By Sola Isola • Says Complex Remains Open The Oyo State Government has dispelled rumours regarding the closure of the Bola Ige International Business Complex, Gbagi, Ibadan on Monday, saying the rumour is unfounded. This was contained in a statement issued and made available to the media on Sunday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for […]
Governor Adeleke Hails President Tinubu, Ribadu, Security Agencies Over Arrest of Terrorists
By Sola Isola Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and all security chiefs over the recent arrest of ring leaders of Ansaru terrorist group, describing the development as “a major advancement in the fight against terrorism. The state governor who hailed the […]
Gov Adeleke Hails Wazeerul Mumineen of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Abdullateef Adekilekun At 80
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke greets the Wazeerul Mumineen of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Abdullateef Adekilekun, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described the Islamic scholar as “one of the rare gifts of Allah to mankind.” He added […]
2025 New Yam Festival: Owaloko Condemns Ritual Killings, Social Vices
Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Alayeluwa Oba Akeem Olusayo Ogungbangbe, has called on Nigerians and Yoruba people at home and abroad, particularly Iloko’s youths and residents, to shun ritual killings, cybercrime, drug abuse, and other social vices threatening the moral fabric of society. This was made known on Saturday, August 23, by the monarch during the annual […]
Artisan Commits Suicide After Marital Dispute
A resident of Otan-Ile, identified as Tope Olajide, has reportedly taken his own life following a disagreement with his wife. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning at Otan-Ile, in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. Confirming the development yesterday (Friday), the spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State […]
Let Osun breathe, release LG allocation— Osun Youths tells Tinubu
By Omolola Okanlawon, Osogbo A Coalition of Youth groups in Osun State have pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing local government crisis in the state with a view to ensuring the release of statutory allocations to the councils after six months. Speaking with newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday, the spokesperson of […]
Adeleke Returns from Vacation, Receives Rousing Welcome
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday returned from a brief vacation abroad. He declared his renewed energy and commitment to consolidating the gains of his administration. The governor, who was received by leaders and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s Secretariat in Osogbo, said Osun State had witnessed a […]
