Oyetola’s track records earned him ministerial nomination – Osun APC

Says Adeleke, PDP senators’ support no big deal The All Progessives Congress in Osun State has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke, the ruling People’s Democratic Party, and his supporters to desist from remarking as if the political fortune of his predecessor and APC leader in the state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, depends on their whims and caprices. […]

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Osun partners Fidelity Bank, others to empower 600 jobless youths

Osun State Government has partnered with Fidelity Bank, Wootlab Foundation, Microsoft, UNDP, SMEDAN and BOI to set up an MSME Clinic (OSUNPRENEUR) to empower 600 youths across the state’s Local Government Areas. Hon Kehinde Ibitoye, the state’s Focal Person on Social Intervention Programs(SIP), made this known in a statement on Monday. He said: “In line […]

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Osun APC sues Adeleke for appointing self commissioner for works

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sued Governor Ademola Adeleke for appointing himself as the Commissioner for Works. The ruling party filed the lawsuit at the State High Court in Osogbo, the state capital. Also, the APC challenged the appointment of Adeleke’s deputy, Kola Adewusi, as the Commissioner for Sports and […]

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FG team visits flooded part of Osun, vows intervention to combat disaster

The Federal Controller Of Works in Osun State, Engr. Orisaleye Ayodeji has promised that flooding will soon be brought to an end in Ikire and other parts of Osun State. He vowed that all relevant stakeholders at the state and federal levels will put their thinking caps together to arrest the menace of floods in […]

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Adeleke swears in 47 chairmen, special advisers

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has sworn in 47 board chairmen and vice chairmen, special and senior special advisers charging them to shun corruption and be responsive in the discharge of their duties . The Governor spoke during the swearing-in ceremony held at Bola Ige House Governor’s office secretariat at Abere in Osogbo, Osun State […]

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Anthrax disease: Stay away from infected animals, Adeleke warns Osun butchers

Osun State Goverr Ademola Adeleke has warned butchers in the state to stay away from the animals infected with the deadly disease, anthrax. The Director, Veterinary Services Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. (Mrs) Abosede Olatokun gave the warning on the Governor’s behalf during a sensitization tour to the butchers at Sabo Market, […]

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Adeleke commiserates with, promises succor for Ikire flood victims, directs quickened prevention plans

By Banji Ayoola Disturbed by the fiery flood that wreaked havoc on Ikire in the western axis of Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state’s commissioner for Environment to accelerate action on the ongoing state flood prevention plans. While expressing his deeply-felt sympathy with the victims of the flood, he also assured them […]

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Osun Accord Party’s guber candidate Ogunbiyi set to join APC

By Banji Ayoola Arrangements have been finalised by Accord Party’s governorship candidate in last year’s July 16, governorship election, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). It was gathered that plans are already in top gear to welcome the insurance magnate into the APC, which is the immediate former party in power, […]

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Osun knocks APC, debunks Adeleke’s reported promise to pay inherited half-month salaries arrears in 6 months

By Banji Ayoola Contrary to the claim by the opposition, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke did not at any time promise to pay up all the half-month salary arrears owed workers by the immediate past All Progressives Congress administration within his six months of assuming office, the government has said. While debunking the claim through […]

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