Tinubu prioritises youths employment – Oyetola

Marine and Blue Economy minister, Mr Gboyega Oyetola at the weekend assured Nigerians especially youths that President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating jobs through various skills acquisition programs. He said the only way for youths to benefit from such programs is for them to pursue their education career which he according to him, is […]

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APC says Osun CJ sack vindictive, unconstitutional

The swearing-in of the newly-appointed Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Yinka Afolabi did not hold on Friday as scheduled as Governor Ademola Adeleke faced a barrage of criticisms that he acted contrary to the powers vested in him by the Consitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Governor who is outside the state […]

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Adeleke sacks CJ over alleged misconduct

– Acting CJ to be sworn in tomorrow Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the resolution of the Osun State House of Assembly asking the Osun State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo to step aside pending investigation of allegations of misconduct, abuse of power, corruption and disregard for rule of law against her by the […]

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Court stops Adeleke from removing CJ

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has restrained Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke from removing the state’s Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo, and the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSCN), Michael Obidiya. The orders were granted following separate suits filed by Ojo and Obidiya, both represented by counsel Oladipo Olasope, challenging Adeleke’s decision to […]

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Adeleke directs officials, appointees to wear adire on Wednesdays

To boost industry and enhance the cultural strengths of the state, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed all public officials, appointed and elected, to start wearing Adire Osun every Wednesday. In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, the governor said the directive affects all categories of public servants across […]

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School feeding: Osun hires 2,470 food vendors

In a bid to improve school enrolment and banish hunger, among others, Osun State Government has hired 2,470 food vendors to roll off the Osun Home Grown School Feeding Programme, O’Meals. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony of the programme, Governor Ademola Adeleke said the programme aims at improving the health status, cognitive, affective and […]

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CSOs warn Adeleke against plot to remove CJ

– Allegations untrue – Govt A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in Osun State has warned Governor Ademola Adeleke against any attempt to remove the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Adebola Adepele-ojo. It described the move as illegal amounting to interference in the Judiciary by the Executive arm of government. At a press […]

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VC stresses dialogue in resolving issues as UNIOSUN inaugurates new students union leaders

The management of Osun State University on has inaugurated the newly elected officers of the Students’ Union Executive and Legislative Council, charging them on effective dialogue in resolving issues. The inauguration ceremony took place at the university’s multipurpose hall, main campus, Osogbo. Addressing the newly inaugurated executives and legislative council, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Odunayo […]

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Adeleke clears retired judges’ salary arrears

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved payment of arrears of salaries owed retired judges in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. He said the development was widely applauded by the legal community, adding that Adeleke noted that judges serving or retired deserve […]

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NYSC members visit schools, sensitise students on environmental cleanliness in Osun

A group of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, membees serving in Osun State have sensitised secondary school students in the state on environmental cleanliness, effects of climate change and pollution. The corps members who visited some schools stressed the benefits of keeping a clean environment for healthy and better lifestyles within their surroundings. Mr Babatunde […]

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