Reversing Aregbesola’s controversial education policy best for Osun

Failure of the former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola to consult widely, would cost the state more millions of naira, despite its lean resources, as the current governor, Gboyega Oyetola, embarks on the reversal of some of the educational policies made by his predecessor, Ujunwa Atueyi reports. Prominent among the issues that have been […]

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Oyetola reverses Aregbesola’s education policies

Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, has approved the recommendations of the committee on education review, which reversed the education policies of his predecessor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, at a press conference jointly addressed with her counterpart in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Folorunso Bamisayemi, said […]

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Osun evacuates 17 cows, two sheep killed by thunder

Osun State Government on Sunday said it has evacuated and destroyed 17 cows and two sheep killed by thunder strike in Gaa Elesun Village, Iba, Osun State. All the animals that died in the attack belonged to a herder called Ismaila Mohammed. As many as 40 cows belonging to different herders in the village were […]

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Olanibi charges Osun APC to close ranks, support Oyetola

Members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state have been urged to remain steadfast to the cause of the party and promote policies and programmes of  Governor Gboyega Oyetola led administration. The Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs in Osun, Mr Segun Olanibi made this known while speaking at the APC […]

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Oyetola suggests industrial zones to develop Nigeria 

Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has advised government at all levels to promote the cluster system of industries that will concentrate on industrial zones rather than intermingling with residents. He made the call at the first International Conference on Engineering and Environmental Sciences held at the Osun State University in Osogbo. He also stressed the […]

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12 injured as petrol truck, two other vehicles catch fire in Osun

Picture from the scene of a road accident in Ikire, Osun State on Thursday. Photo: Bola Bamigbola. Twelve people sustained varying degrees of burn on Thursday in a road accident involving three trucks and one other vehicle in Ikire, Osun State. According to sources near the scene, two trucks carrying cement and one other carrying […]

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Osun United to play in next league, government assures, uplifts Osogbo stadium

Osun State government has promised to renovate  facilities at the Osogbo Township Stadium to make it more suitable for all sporting activities. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Yemi Lawal gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen during an inspection tour of the structure and facilities at the Osogbo township stadium. Lawal, who was warmly […]

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Oyetola credits journalists for fair, balanced coverage

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has scored the journalists high in the reportage of the state, describing it as balanced, fair, and in line with the ethics of the profession. Speaking at the Dinner/Award Night of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, held at Leisure Spring Hotel, Osogbo, he said that journalists, […]

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Osun APC sues for peace as Chairmen, Councillors’ rift deepens

Disturbed by the crisis brewing up in some Local Government Council areas, All Progressives Congress chairmen and councilors in Osun State have been urged to embrace peace in the overall interest of the people and the party. Party’s State Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famodun in a statement signed by his Media Consultant, Kola Olabisi, in Osogbo, […]

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Osun plans waste management firm

Osun State residents have been urged to change their attitude to indiscriminate dumping of refuse defacing the beauty of the state and causing health hazard to the general populace. The Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mr Sola Oladepo stated this while addressing Private Sector Partners (PSP) service providers on refuse collection and waste management in […]

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