Youths have trooped to streets in Osogbo, capital of Osun state to protest the hike in petrol and electricity tariff. The Federal Government on Wednesday through the Petroleum Pricing Marketing Company (PPMC) increased the ex-depot price of petrol from N138 to NN151.56 per litre, triggering marketers to increase pump price from N148 to N162 per litre. Protesters […]
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Public schools in Osun have been directed to revert to their old names before reclassification effected by Ex-Governor Rauf Aregbesola administration in 2013. The directive was contained in a circular titled ‘Reverting: Reclassification nomenclature of schools to old status,’ by Dr. Taiwo Adeagbo, for the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education. It was addressed to principals, […]
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as communities prepare for commissioning of bridge completed by Nigerian Army, new Olowu Palace The Bridge over Osun River linking Kuta, Ikoyi and Ede communities in Osun State, which was newly completed by the Nigerian Army. It is due for commissioning any moment from now. The people of the communities had on their own started […]
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Prepare for commissioning of Bridge completed by Nigerian Army, New Olowu Palace By Banji Ayoola Arrangements for the commissioning of the newly completed bridge over Osun River, linking Kuta, Ikoyi and Ede communities in Osun State are in top gear as the Federal Government moves to construct the Kuta – Ikoyi –Ede Road. Former President […]
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By Banji Ayoola Leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun West Senatorial District of Osun State have passed a vote of confidence on Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola based on what they described as his achievements in fundamental areas of development especially in the district. In a statement on their behalf by the […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, popularly called Makama, has recorded what would perhaps remain as his most outstanding achievement, by facilitating the completion of the age long bridge over Osun River to link Kuta, Ikoyi and Ede communities, and thus open them […]
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Set for commissioning Oyetola directs construction of road linking the communities By Banji Ayoola The over 500 years’ old bridge over Osun River, linking Kuta, Ikoyi and Ede in Osun State has been completed by the Nigerian Army. The first two communities are in Ayedire Local Government while the third is in Ede Local Government. […]
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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA , has warned Osun State residents to prepare against what it saw as an impending flood disaster due to heavy rainfall between August and November. Its Zonal Head of Operations for Ekiti, Osun and Ondo, Mr Olusegun Afolayan, gave this warning this during a sensitisation programme in Osogbo, the […]
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As part of efforts to boost small scale businesses and alleviate sufferings, Osun State Government and the Community and Social Development Project, CSDP, have raised N200 million for vulnerable groups in the state. Also, the state government has commenced the reconstruction of the Atakumosa market in Ilesa which was destroyed by fire recently. Governor Gboyega […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Chairman of Ayedire Local Government Area in Osun State, Otunba Adeboye Mukaila Oladejo has felicitated with Muslims across the state and the council in particular on the occasion of the 2020 Eid-Ul-Adha celebration. In his special message commemorating the festival with his people, he advised them to observe all the fundamental […]
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