A new Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Umar Abba has assumed duty in Osun State. Abba, who assumed office at the state Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo, the state capital on February 16, 2024, replaces former Commissioner of Police, CP Bzigu Kwazhi who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe He was a formidable business tycoon, a London-trained accountant hailing from a prominent Lagos family. Known for his blunt demeanor and fierce ambition, he was nonetheless meticulous in his dealings, achieving great success in business without compromising fairness. Inheriting the family company from his late father, Chief Smart Owonikoko-Decency (Chief Smart) propelled […]
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Three operatives of the Osun State Command of Amotekun Corps were reportedly injured when some suspected herders attacked them at Kajola village along Osogbo/Ilesa Road in Osun state The spokesperson for the Corps, Idowu Yusuff, who confirmed the attack, said some farmers had lodged complaints against herders grazing cows on their farms in the area. […]
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In his efforts to turn around the economic standing of Osun State to be more viable, robust and globally acceptable, Governor Ademola Adeleke has restated his readiness to identify, harness, and support industries within the State. Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, a world-class engineering services and equipment manufacturing organization has been described as an important stakeholder […]
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Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) yesterday announced that it would conduct the local government election on February 22, 2025. OSIEC Chairman, Mr Hashim Abioye announced this at a press conference addressed to herald the activities and arrangements preparatory towards conducting the local Government elections in Osun state. According to the OSIEC Chairman, the date […]
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Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Federal Government as a matter of urgency to address the worsening economic hardship on Nigerians or be ready to face mass action. At a press conference addressed by the Chairman, Comrade Waheed Lawal, and the Secretary, Comrade Olowu Emmanuel respectively, the coalition said […]
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The Catholic Diocese of Osogbo has lost one of its priests, Rev. Fr. Clement Akinwale. According to a statement by the Diocesan Secretary, Fr. Emmanuel Farinmade, the priest died on Thursday morning. The statement titled: “Transition to Glory” reads, “With deep sorrow in our hearts, and with gratitude to God, the author of life, we […]
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By Sola Adeyegbe Life on Earth can often seem perplexing, especially when we witness the sudden passing of someone who seemed to have it all – education, wealth, fame, and position. We question the meaning of achieving material success only to leave it all behind without fully experiencing its benefits. Perhaps our confusion stems from […]
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To ensure the safety of the citizens of Osun State from consuming contaminated food, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially adopted the National Policy on Food Safety and its Implementation Strategy (2014) in the State. The Governor made this announcement at the official launch of the policy document in the Ministry of Health, Osogbo. […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has admonished civil servants in the state to make love the centre point of their day-to-day dealings with one another at work and outside workplaces. He spoke through the Head of Service, Mr. Samuel Ayanleye Aina during the occasion of the 2024 St. Valentine Day organized by the Nigeria Civil Service […]
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