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Governor Adeleke of Osun Approves N15,000 For Civil Servants As Monthly Subsidy Palliative

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered payment of monthly allowance of N15,000 to all civil servants in the state. He said the money will serve as palliative to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. The governor has also approved a monthly relief of N10,000 for pensioners to alleviate the hardships resulting from the removal of t

Osun Monarch, Oba Fagberade Is Dead

The Owa of Afole of Otan-Ile, Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade 1, has died.It was gathered that Oba Fagberade died on Sunday night in an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo.The Monarch’s demise was made public by the Obanikun of Otan-Ile, Bamiji Fayinminu. “On behalf of the entire Prince and Princess of Otan Ile,l announce the demise
VIDEO: NDLEA Storms Osun Illicit Drug Party Tagged ‘Unholy Alliance’, Arrests Organizers

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Saturday 25th November raided a lounge in Osogbo, the Osun state capital where a night party organized for illicit substance abuse was going to hold and arrested some of the organisers who were found with drug exhibits.A statement released by Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the anti-d

Farmer, Paul Amaechi Kills Herder For Grazing Cattle On His Farm In Osun

Operatives of the Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a farmer, Paul Amaechi, over the alleged killing of a herder for grazing cattle on his farm at Telemu village in Ago-Owu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Ondo State. The mutilated body of the herder was said to have been found on Amaechi’s farm on Thursday, fueling suspicion of his in
BREAKING: Police Teargas Protesting Osun Judiciary Workers

The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday morning, fired teargas canisters at Osun Judiciary workers, who gathered at the entrance of the State High Court, Oke-fia, Osogbo, to protest against alleged maltreatment by the Osun Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Adepele-Ojo.Protesters could be seen in groups chanting songs and holding placards with var

Osun Woman Refuses Free Surgery To Remove Her Goiter; Asks For N300k Instead

Mrs Folakemi from Ede local government in Osun state, has been suffering from goiter for a while. She sought medical help but when a team of doctors offered her free medical services, she opted out and asked for the money raised on her behalf. The NGO tried to change her mind but she insisted on walking away with the N300,000 contribution. She was
Gov Adeleke sacks Osun Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo

The Osun State Government has sacked the state’s Chief Judge, CJ, Justice Adepele Ojo.In her place, Justice Olayinka David Afolabi was appointed as the Acting Chief Judge.This was disclosed in a statement by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday.According to the statement, the appointment of Justice Afolabi as A

Gospel Singer, John Idowu Donates 2 Boreholes To Osun Community, Distributes Palliatives

Nigerian-America-based gospel singer, Evang. John Kola-Idowu has handed over two motorized borehole water projects to residents of Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, with a charge to residents to always ensure maintenance of public utility among others.Speaking during the commissioning of the project, which was donated to immortal
Ignore Fake Video; Osun Govt Denies Report That Gov. Adeleke Snubbed Ooni Of Ife (VIDEO)

Osun State Government has urged the public to ignore a video where Governor Ademola Adeleke appeared to snub the Ooni of Ife at an event.Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, noted that the video was doctored by “agents of the opposition.”Alimi further proved that the videos of the snub that went viral on

BREAKING: Osun Schools Shut Down Over NLC, TUC Strike

In compliance with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to embark on a nationwide strike, some public schools in Osun State on Tuesday have been reportedly shut down.Recall that the Labour Unions had earlier asked its affiliate bodies to embark on industrial action.Reports obtained on Tuesda
Herbalist, 4 Others Jailed For Obtaining N38m Over Osun Ex-Speaker, Timothy Owoeye N00de Video

Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has jailed five men for obtaining a sum of N38 million from the former Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has jailed five men for obtaining a sum of N38 million from the former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Ti

VID: Gov. Adeleke, Davido Set To Help Physically Challenged Street Hawker From Osun

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and Afrobeat superstar, Davido have initiated efforts to locate a physically challenged street hawker who recently came into the spotlight.The physical challenged street hawker, Eniola garnered attention after a skit maker, Brain Jotter, met her selling water on the streets of Lagos during his journey to a vide
Osun Woman Whose 4 Kids Failed DNA Test For Husband Narrates Her Side Of The Story

Oluwatoyin Olarewaju Tella aka Mummy G.O, whose DNA test revealed that her husband was not the biological father of all her four children, has revealed why she did itAccording to her, she discovered after marrying her husband in 2007 that he was unable to perform in bed. To keep this secret from their church members and the public, she decided to

VIDEO: Fear Grips Residents As Hoodlums Beat Soldier In Osun

Residents of Iree town in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State have been thrown into panic over fears of a reprisal attack due to an attack on Nigerian Army personnel in the town.A soldier was assaulted and left wounded on Tuesday by some hoodlums at the Poly Junction area of Iree.The identity of the soldier could not be ascertained at the t
4 Community Leaders, 1 Prince Arrested For Allegedly Defrauding Ex Osun Speaker, Owoeye Of N38m

A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has convicted five persons for defrauding the former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye of the sum of N38 million and releasing his nude video on the internet.The convicts; Kazeem Agbabiaka, Femi Oyebode, Abdul-Rasheed Ojonla, Babatunde Oluajo, Adebiyi Kehinde, Oyebanji Oyeniyi and Is

Osun Amotekun Arrests 31-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper & Murderer, Banji Olaniyi Julius

The Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) have arrested a suspected kidnapper and murderer, Banji Olaniyi Julius.The 31-year-old, according to the security outfit, is responsible for the sudden disappearance of Damilare Akinranti, a native of Moro, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State.According to a press statement made avai

Anxiety In Osun Community Over Killing Of Motorcyclists

There is anxiety in Iba community, Ifelodun local government area of Osun State following the killing of a man by unknown persons.The incident which occurred on Wednesday evening left residents worried over the perpetrators of the dastard act.It was gathered that deceased was riding a motorcycle when he was attacked around 5pm along Obaagun/Iba ro

28Yr Old Man, Bayo Lands In Court Over Alleged Theft Of Block Moulding Equipment In Osun

A 28-year-old man, Bayo Abimbola was on Tuesday arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court over an alleged theft of block moulding equipment and other building materials.Abimbola had pleaded not guilty to a six- count charge of theft, unlawful entry and breach of public peace slammed against him.The Police Prosecutor, ASP Jacob Akintunde, tol
Drama Looms As Gov. Adeleke Suspends Foreign Trips For Osun Officials

Ademola Adeleke, the Osun state governor, has barred international visits for key officials in his government for the remainder of the year, with exceptions for emergencies, The Nation reports.To improve efficiency in the governance process, the governor also asked the Head of Service, Leye Aina, to produce a document outlining the relationship be

Teacher, 5 Others Arrested For Bypassing Electricity Metres In Osun

Operatives of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have arrested a private school teacher, identified simply as John.Following his arrest, John was paraded alongside five others, for allegedly tampering with electricity metres in a bid to use energy without paying commensurate amounts.The other five suspe
Pensioners Slump While Waiting For Audit Team In Osun

Three pensioners, yesterday, collapsed in Osogbo, Osun State capital while participating in the ongoing forensic audit of active and passive workers of the state government.The senior citizens arrived at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, venue of the exercise, waiting for the take-off, before the incident.Vanguard obser

Two Women Feared Dead As Church Collapses In Osun

Two women were, yesterday, reported dead, following the collapse of a church building in Ikirun, headquarters of Ifelodun Local government area of Osun State.This came as a man, simply identified as Seun, had been pulled out of the rubble of a collapsed building in the Old Bank area of Ifo, in Ifo Local Government Area of the stateThe deceased in
We’re Ambushed By Kidnappers Due To Deplorable Road, Osun Residents Cry Out

Residents of Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have lamented the state of the road in the town.The road which is in a deplorable state links Esa-Oke and Imesi Ile communities.The deplorable condition of the road where the popular Adonis American College of Health Technology and Sciences, Esa-Oke is cited has caused hardship to co

Osun Amotekun Arrests Four For Theft And Burglary

Operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps in Iwo Area Command on Wednesday apprehended four men- Isaac Oluwafemi, 23 years, Adeolu Ayuba, 19 years, Afeez Ismail, 23 years, and Sola Azeez, 19 years, all indigenes of Iwo Local Government.They were arrested for alleged theft, burglary and vandalism of government properties.According to the Osun Amotekun Corp
"I Won’t Borrow To Run Government In Osun" -Governor Adeleke Vows

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reiterated that his government has resolved never to borrow money from any financial institution to run the state.Governor Adeleke also revealed that he has devised better means of generating funds internally to continue his works in the state.The Governor made this known during the first edition of “Ipad

Police Officers Injured As Osun Communities’ Clash Worsen

As many as four police officers have been injured in Osun State.They were reportedly injured by a mob in the ongoing communal crisis between Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu communities in Osun state.Among the injured officers is the Divisional Police Office, DPO, Irepodun Divisional Headquarters while a patrol vehicle was set ablaze by the mob.The communal c

Osun Community To Finally Receive Electricity After 91 Years Of Darkness

Araromi-Oke Odo, a longstanding community in Ife South Local Government Area of Osun State, will be illuminated after a staggering 91 years of darkness.The community has endured the absence of basic amenities such as electricity, pipe-borne water, and good roads since its establishment in 1932.Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged to collaborate wi
Protest Rocks Osun Govt Secretariat Over Planned Imposition Of Monarch

Yesterday, residents of Ifon community, located at the heart of Orolu Local Government in Osun State, converged on the State Secretariat in Abere to voice their opposition to the proposed imposition of a monarch upon their community.The protesters marched to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs with placards bearing inscription
Osun Nursing Mother Shot Dead While Bathing Succumbs To Her Injuries

A nursing mother has died after she was shot while taking a bath.The deceased, identified as Adijat, was reportedly shot by unknown assailants in her bathroom on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at about 10pm.The incident occurred at Oke-Akute area of Iba in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State.Adijat, a Fulani by tribe, who was nursing a three-month-ol
Mohbad: Celebrities, Youths, Fans Storm Lagos, Osun, Delta As Protests Enter Day 2

As controversy continues to trail the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, protesting fans in Lagos, Osun and Delta states took to the streets, yesterday, to demand justice.On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters rallied in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Akure, the Ondo State capital, seeking justice for the late singer.The Afrobeat