Category: Osun State

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Employers of labour in Osun State, especially self-employed individuals, have been given up till March 31, 2024, to voluntarily file their annual tax returns for the year 2023, in compliance with the Personal Income Tax Act of 2004, as amended. The Chairman of Osun Internal Revenue Service, Prince Adesola Adewumi […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has charged the National Youth Corps members deployed to the state to embrace their assigned roles with dedication and passion, coupled with diligence, integrity, and selflessness. He noted that the one-year mandatory service is for their personal growth, self-discovery, and development. The Governor advised at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, […]

In its determination to attract foreign investors for economic and social development, Osun State Government has extended a hand of diplomatic fellowship with the United Arab Emirates(UAE). This came to the fore when the Commissioner for Federal Matters, Hon. Adenike Adeleke paid a courtesy call to the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Saled Saeed Alshamsi […]

Osun State Government has denied a report that it obtained a N10 billion loan facility in 2023, asserting that it is not planning to take any such loan now or shortly. The government described the report as a demonstration and ignorance of mischief.  A statement of the Commissioner for Information, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made available to […]

A new Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Umar Abba has assumed duty in Osun State. Abba, who assumed office at the state Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo, the state capital on February 16, 2024, replaces former Commissioner of Police, CP Bzigu Kwazhi who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, […]

Three operatives of the Osun State Command of Amotekun Corps were reportedly injured when some suspected herders  attacked  them at Kajola village along Osogbo/Ilesa Road in Osun state  The spokesperson for the Corps, Idowu Yusuff, who confirmed the attack, said some farmers had lodged complaints against herders grazing cows on their farms in the area. […]

Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) yesterday announced that it would conduct the local government election on February 22, 2025. OSIEC Chairman, Mr  Hashim Abioye announced this at a press conference addressed to herald the activities and arrangements preparatory towards conducting the local Government elections in Osun state. According to the  OSIEC Chairman, the date […]

Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Federal Government as a matter of urgency to address the worsening economic hardship on Nigerians or be ready to face mass action. At a press conference addressed by the Chairman, Comrade Waheed Lawal, and the Secretary, Comrade  Olowu Emmanuel respectively, the coalition said […]

The Catholic Diocese of Osogbo has lost one of its priests, Rev. Fr. Clement Akinwale. According to a statement by the Diocesan Secretary, Fr. Emmanuel Farinmade, the priest died on Thursday morning. The statement titled: “Transition to Glory” reads, “With deep sorrow in our hearts, and with gratitude to God, the author of life, we […]