Osun directs hospitals to treat gunshot victims without police report

Osun State Government has directed hospitals and medical facilities in the state to henceforth treat gunshot victims, even without a police report. It gave the directive on the heels of the order by the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun canceling the longstanding order which made presentation of a police report compulsory before gunshot victims […]

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FIDA sensitises Osun monarchs on anti-violence law

Osun State’s chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has sensitised the state’s traditional rulers on the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law. It met them during their monthly meeting held at the Government Secretariat, Abere, in Osogbo the state capital, on Thursday. According to the FIDA Chairperson, Mrs. Oluwadamilola Olabiyi, the sensitisation […]

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Osun assembly workers join nationwide strike

Osun State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has joined other states in the nationwide strike to fight for the implementation of Financial Autonomy for the legislative arm of government. PASAN said the strike action will continue until their demands are met. Chairman of the state’s chapter, Comrade Akeem Adesina, told reporters […]

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Adeleke reabsorbs 23 sacked teachers

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the reabsorption of the 23 Special Needs Teachers who were part of the 1,500 teachers laid off as a result of alleged irregular recruitment. It will be recalled that Adeleke on his assumption of office reportedly sacked 1,500 teachers employed by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola over alleged irregularities […]

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Multi-billion Naira Infrastructure Plan: PDP says Osun APC is anti-people

Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the criticism of its government’s multi-billion naira infrastructure plan by the state’s All Progressive Congress APC) as “unpatriotic, reprehensible and a display of anti-development anti-people politics for which the opposition is known for” Responding to what it described as an ill-intentioned statement from the […]

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Adeleke suspends foreign trips for govt officials, subordinates special advisers to commissioners

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Monday suspended foreign trips by top government officials. Also, he subordinated the special advisers to commissioners. He directed the state’s Head of Service to prepare a memo to streamline the relationship between the two categories of his closest helpers. The governor directed that henceforth, memos by Special Advisers must […]

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I won’t borrow to fund projects – Adeleke

Sacrifices statutory security votes on infrastructural developmental projects Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed never to borrow money from any financial institution to run the affairs of the state, saying he has better means of generating funds internally to continue his good works. He made the vow in Osogbo, the state capital, at the first […]

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Ipade Imole: Turnout excites Adeleke, promises actions on weak areas

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed his gratitude to the people of the state over their positive turnout and feedback at the maiden Ipade Imole, assuring that actions would be taken on the various recommendations and viewpoints from the people, particularly the weak areas of his administration. In an appreciation statement issued by his […]

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Osun removes broken down vehicles on major roads

Osun State Government has commenced the evacuation of broken down articulated vehicles on major roads of the towns and cities of the state. This is to ensure free flow of traffic and protect lives and properties of the residents The operation which kicked off at the State Secretariat will see to the evacuation of all […]

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