Visually impaired man who fabricates local “Adire” in Osun begs govt for patronage

says there is ability in disability Physically challenged persons in Osun State and Nigeria have been told to see themselves as promising people with limitless abilities and capabilities. Speaking with our correspondent in an interview, a visually impaired representative of the Adire section of one of the rehabilitation centres in the state, Mr.Adebayo Muritala, appreciated […]

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Osun spends N2b on 267 micro projects

– Physically challenged benefit Osun State Government has spent about N2 billion on over 267 micro projects across the state. This is to ensure that basic and social amenities get to the urban and rural development areas of the state Many physically challenged people, and widows and the poor were major benefitaries. The General Manager […]

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Erin Ijesa Water Falls: Adeleke directs tourist site upgrade

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed an upgrade of Erin Ijesa Water Falls to boost the state’s economy. The State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi disclosed in response to a recent viral video on the state of Erin Ijesha Water Falls, announcing that the government is implementing a systemic upgrade […]

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Harsh policies caused hunger protests – Experts

The recent nationwide EndBadGovernace protests would have been adverted if the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government had planned well before removing fuel subsidy. This is why many experts and political analysts have continued calling on the president to return the subsidies on electricity and fuel to tackle the present challenges of hunger protests. Many were […]

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NAPS condemns Osun ploy students’ rustication

On Thursday, the National Association of Polytechnic Students condemned the recent rustication of 12 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State students. The association also accused the Rector, Dr Sanni Yahaya, of tyranny and lack of commitment to the welfare and progress of the students, and demanded his sack. According to a statement, NAPS’ […]

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Osun varsity seeks priority for digital competence development to improve global economy

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Prof Clement Adebooye, has urged tertiary institutions to prioritise the development of digital competencies among students for the country to thrive in increasingly AI-driven global markets. He took charge of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Studies and Innovation Training Programme held at the University of Osogbo. Adebooye affirmed, “By building digital […]

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Osun LG polls: OSSIEC amends notice of election

Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) said it had adjusted the notice of the local government elections billed to hold on Saturday, 22 February 2025. The chairman of the commission, Hashim Akintude Abioye, who disclosed this in a statement in Osogbo, said the commission has also adjusted the timetable and schedule of activities regarding the […]

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