Category: Osun State

Amotekun Corps in Osun State has deployed 1,000 operatives statewide to beef up security during the coming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Commander, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, disclosed that the personnel have been strategically deployed to maintain peace, ensure surveillance, and boost security during the festive season. Speaking in an interview in Osogbo the state capital, he warned […]

The Police have assured Odin State residents of adequate security during the coming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. A statement on Wednesday by the spokesman in the state, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi,  said proactive security measures are already in place to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state before, during, and after the festivities. It said, […]

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has unveiled the Climate-Smart Investment Portfolio to advance the state’s energy transition and climate resilience efforts. He unfolded this on Tuesday in Osogbo the state capital, at the maiden edition of the Southwest Post-Conference Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Renewable Energy, themed “From Vision to Action: Localizing Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Legislative Agenda.” […]

Osun Democrats for Democracy  has debunked the rumour that Governor Ademola Adeleke plans to dump his party for the opposition All Progressives Congress. Also, the group condemned attempts to slander President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Adeleke, describing those involved as “anonymous megaphones for failed politicians” who lack credibility and integrity. It described the rumour […]

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has extended the service of 119 corps members serving in Osun State, for various offenses. This was in a statement made available to reporters after the low-key passing out ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream 1. It was gathered that 2,057 corps members were successfully disengaged, while 86 […]

The local security network, Amotekun, has arrested 14 suspects of various crimes including two alleged serial rapists, in Osun State. Commander of the State Amotekun Corps, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, confirmed the arrests while parading the suspects in Osogbo the state capital, He said their offences ranged from armed robbery, to theft, and drug possession. It […]

One person has been killed in a violent clash between two rival cult groups at Oke Ola area in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He was reportedly shot in the head during a gun battle with a rival cult hroup, and died instantly. Confirming the incident which happened on Sunday, the state police spokesman, Abiodun […]

A man, Jimoh Taofeek who allegedly killed his mother in Osun State has been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Facility on the order of an Osogbo Magistrate Court. He was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on a one-count charge of murder. Police Prosecutor, ASP Fatoba Temitope,told the court that the incident occurred on February […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for allegedly stopping the statutory monthly allocation to local  government councils in Osun State. A statement by its Director of Media, in the state, Oladele Bamiji, accused the AGF of overstepping his constitutional mandate, abuse […]

Catholic Diocesan Bishop of Osogbo, Most Rev. John Oyejola, has urged journalists to always uphold truth and ethical values in the discharge of their duties. He described them as heroes who deserve constant celebration for their critical role in driving societal development. The cleric spoke in his homily at a Holy Mass and the grand […]