Sacked OAUTHC staff protest planned exam

About 1,500 sacked staff of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, on Friday, protested the plan by the management of the hospital to conduct examinations for certain cadre that would be considered for employment. Reports had it that the workers were laid off by the Federal Government following alleged irregularities in their recruitment process. […]

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France, Osun to parley on investment

As part of the efforts to strengthen foreign relations and investments, the Osun State Government has stretched a diplomatic hand of fellowship to France. Such foreign trade relations, which are considered germane with the current state of the country’s economy, are expected to aid the social and economic development of the state and open it […]

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Adeleke canvasses review of federation account sharing formula

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for the review of the Federation Account Revenue sharing formula as well as the moving of solid minerals from exclusive to concurrent legislative list. A statement by his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed said the Governor made the advocacy in Lagos on Thursday while attending the South West […]

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Osun begins free surgery

Osun State Government, in collaboration with Amen Health Care and Empowerment Foundation, has flagged off free surgery for the residents of Ayedade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency in the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary Health, Dr. Michael Oyerinde, represented Governor Ademola Adeleke at the flag-off ceremony which took place at the State Specialist Hospital, […]

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Osun judicial workers suspend strike, to resume March 11

Workers in the Osun State Judiciary, under the auspices of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have suspended their over three-month strike. This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the union, Comrade Gbenga Eludire. According to Eludire, workers in the state judiciary will resume on Monday, March 11. “Comrade Oluwagbemiga […]

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Hajj 2024: Osun registers 1,500 intending pilgrims

Over 1,500 intending pilgrims have deposited their Hajj fees with the Osun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to enable them to perform this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board Chairman, Alhaji Maruf Ishola, disclosed this as part of the four-week enlightenment program for the pilgrims for a successful Hajj. According to […]

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Adeleke mourns Nollywood actor, Sisi Quadri

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, as shocking and devastating. The Governor in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted in a condolence message that the deceased was a delight to watch on the screen, radiating homes […]

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Osun APC queries extension of State Accountant General’s tenure

says action anti-civil service Osun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has queried Governor Ademola Adeleke on the rationale behind the extension of the state Accountant General’s tenure. It said the controversial extension of the statutory tenure of the state Accountant-General, Mr Rasheed Olalere Alabi is contrary to the Public Service Rules (PSR). […]

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