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“Ebola Scare False In Abuja” – FCT Health Secretary
The Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Health Secretariat, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, has dismissed fears of an Ebola outbreak in Abuja. She assured residents that the territory remains free of the deadly disease. Addressing reporters on Friday, September 19, Dr. Fasawe confirmed that a suspected case, involving a traveler recently returned from Rwanda, […]
Stop Illegal Levies On Ife Muslims, MURIC Appeals Ooni
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, to stop alleged harassment of Muslim traders in Ile-Ife markets by palace agents over levies for the annual Olojo Festival. The group’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement on Monday, claimed that Muslim traders […]
Ilesa Varsity Don Listed Among World’s Top 2% Scientists
The University of Ilesa, Osun State has recorded a major breakthrough in its academic profile as one of its top dons, Prof. Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji, has been named among the 2025 World Top 2% Scientists. Prof. Oyebamiji, who serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Chairman of the Committee of Deans, made […]
Osun LG Funds: Court Fixes Sept 29 For Hearing, Delists AGF From Case
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2025, to hear a motion filed by the Osun State Government challenging the jurisdiction of the court over the suit on the withheld local government funds. At Monday’s proceedings, the state government, through its lead counsel, Musibau Adetumbi (SAN), argued that the Abuja division […]
PDP Delegates Congress Holds Across Osun’s 30 LGAs Today
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will today, Monday, September 22, 2025, conduct its National Delegates Congress across the 30 local government areas of the state. In a statement signed by the State Organizing Secretary, Hon. Ojetola Adekunle, the exercise is aimed at electing delegates who will represent Osun at the […]
“Adetunji Empowers Constituents with N160m, Pushes Bills for Ikirun FMC, Agric College” – Aide
The member representing Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Soji Adetunji, has unveiled his two-year scorecard, highlighting a string of empowerment initiatives, infrastructural projects, and legislative contributions aimed at uplifting the lives of his constituents. In a statement issued by his media aide, Oluwasegun Taiwo, Adetunji outlined his interventions across critical sectors […]
Sheikh Ibrahim Adekilekun Dies
…..Adeleke, Ede Elders Council, Afolabi Mourn The Muslim community in Edeland and across Osun State has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Sheikh Alhaji Ibrahim Tijani Adekilekun, popularly known as Mallam Dende, who until his death served as the Chief Imam of Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Ede branch. Governor Ademola Adeleke, in a condolence message […]
Gov Adeleke Felicitates Senator Remi Tinubu at 65
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. Adeleke, in a statement on Sunday by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the First Lady as “an Amazon” whose life has been defined by service, […]
Osun LG Crisis: What Is The Interest of The FHC Chief Judge?
By Sarafa Ibrahim There are two letters circulating on the internet. The two letters were signed by Joshua Ibrahim Ali, Esq, who identified himself as the Special Assistant to the Hon. Chief Judge and purportedly conveyed the decision of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer suit FHC/OS/CS/94/2025 from […]
I’m Ready To Govern Osun, Says APC Aspirant K-RAD
Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has declared his readiness to contest the 2026 governorship election, describing himself as the most qualified among the party’s hopefuls. Adegoke, popularly known as K-RAD, made the declaration at a political gathering in the state, where he emphasised his long-standing […]
