Osun
Man jumps into Osun river after complaining about hardship
A man identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship facing him. A source close to the scene said Femi stood on the Gbodofon bridge located along Osogbo/Gbongan road around 10:30 am and jumped into the river. A vulcaniser, working close to […]
Osun police arrest ally to alleged kidnap kingpin, Emir, several others
The Osun State Police Command has arrested one John Olowosaye, who allegedly conspired with Olalekan Oyeyemi, a.k.a Emir, in the abduction of some people in Ede sometime in August 2023.The Osun police command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola revealed this while addressing journalists while parading suspects at the Police Command headquarters in Osogbo on Friday. Opalola revealed […]
Ikirun-born Philanthropist, Adekunle luqman Ibraheem joins PDP, turns down APC invite
• Pledges Commitment to Governor Adeleke’s administration’s success An Ikirun-born Philanthropist and Real Estate Mogul, Adekunle luqman Ibraheem has officially joined the People Democratic Party( PDP) in Osun State. While picking up his membership card at Ward 3, Ifelodun Local Government, Ikirun during the week, Adekunle noted that he has considered all options and realised […]
Adeleke’s suspended aide denies diverting 70 bags of Sallah rice
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, announced the suspension of his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Mr. Emmanuel Adebisi. Adebisi’s suspension was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed. The statement was silent on the reason for Adebisi’s suspension but said he would remain on suspension “pending the outcome of […]
Nothing can derail Governor Adeleke, says Irekandu
The lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, popularly known as Irekandu, has stated that the scheming or gimmicks of the opposition party or any group of naysayers cannot derail Governor Adeleke from taking Osun to higher prosperity. This was made known by the state legislator during the 37th edition of a monthly program […]
Five to die by hanging for herder’s killing in Osun
Five men standing trial for the abduction and murder of a Fulani herder, Ibrahim Adamu, who until his death was selling cows at Owode-Ede, Osun State, were on Tuesday sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court. After Adamu’s abduction, he was said to have been moved into a secluded place in […]
Breaking: Osun Assembly Passes Anti corruption Commission Bill
The Osun State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill to establish the Osun State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission in the state. The bill was passed into law on Tuesday, after the third reading of the bill by the house and a consequent voice vote. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. […]
Taiwo Kekere-Ekun’s demise: Governor Adeleke pays condolence visit to Fresh FM management, family
By Sunday Okunade Following the untimely death of a popular Osun based broadcast- journalist, Comrade Taiwo Kekere-Ekun, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has paid a condolence visit to Fresh FM, Osogbo and the family of the deceased in Ilesa. Speaking, Governor Adeleke who was represented by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]
Yoruba language, culture may go into extinction if… — Ifa Council
The President of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR), Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, has hinged the survival of the Yoruba language and culture on the preservation and promotion of traditional religion (Isese). Fakayode made this assertion yesterday while delivering a lecture titled: “Yoruba Language and Culture, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” at the Palace of […]
FRSC Officer Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Osun
A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer was injured on Friday morning after being struck by a speeding driver on the Osogbo-Gbongan Road. The incident occurred near the Osun Government Secretariat in Abere. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of a Lexus Jeep was traveling at high speed when he failed to stop at a roadblock […]