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Osun Amotekun arrest ex-convict for stealing mosque’s amplifier
An ex-convict, Tajudeen Ridwan, has been arrested by the operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps in Isale Osun Area of Osogbo, Osun State, for allegedly stealing electronic appliances in a mosque. The spokesperson for the Corps, Idowu Yusuf, in a statement, said 30-year-old Ridwan was released from a Custodial Centre in March after serving a four-year […]
Osun directs schools to begin recitation of returned national anthem
The Osun State Government has directed public and private schools in the state to start reciting “Nigeria, We hail thee” the returned old national anthem recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. The instruction was contained in a release signed by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Murtala Jimoh obtained in Osogbo on Friday. Tinubu on Wednesday […]
Osun ongoing projects won’t affect ‘stomach infrastructure’ – Adeleke
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his administration’s ongoing infrastructure projects would not make him abandon ‘stomach infrastructure’ for the people of the state. The term ‘stomach infrastructure’ in government circles in Nigeria means taking care of loyalists and supporters. The concept was made popular by ex-Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, having appointed […]
Osun NSCDC nabs mason for burglary, theft
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defoence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has apprehended 24-year-old mason, Adedapo Ayobami, for burglary and theft. The Osun NSCDC State Commandant, Michael Adaralewa in a statement issued by the Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde on Wednesday revealed that Ayobami had broken into a house at Osunjela, Osogbo and carted away a […]
Adeleke urges transparency in public governance
Federal and state Auditors-General have been urged to help in building more accountable and transparent administrations for the benefit of Nigerians. The call was made by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke in Ede, on Monday, at the opening session of the 53rd biannual conference organised by the Office of the Auditor-General, Osun State, in collaboration […]
Adeleke seeks auditors’ cooperation for transparency in governance
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Auditors-General working with states and the Federal Government to collaborate with various heads of government where they serve in building more accountable and transparent administrations for the benefit of Nigerians. Adeleke made the call in Ede, Osun State on Monday at the opening session of […]
Alayemore’s death: Oluwo, monarchs condole with family, chiefs, towns people
The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria has paid a condolence visit to the family of Oba Aderemi Adedapo. Oba Adedapo, the Alayemore of Ido-osun, died on Friday at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife. The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a condolence message signed by his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, said […]
Osun crash claims mother, two children
A mother, her two children and one other person have been killed in a road crash in Osun State. The accident, DAILY POST gathered, reportedly occurred in Ode-Omu town, Ayedaade local government area of the state on Saturday. The victims, including the rider, were on a motorcycle when a car heading towards Ibadan from the […]
Alayemore of Ido-Osun Kingdom Passes Away
Oba (Dr) Aderemi Adedapo, the Alayemore of Ido-Osun Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, has passed away. The revered monarch reportedly joined his ancestors early this morning. Oba Adedapo, who also served as the secretary of Yoruba Obas, reigned for 19 years. At the time of this report, no official statement has […]
Collapsed Amphitheatre: Governor Adeleke rallies support for OAU
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has stated that he is devastated by the incident of the collapse of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Amphitheatre roof. Governor Adeleke conveyed this message in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed and obtained by DAILY POST on Friday in Osogbo. The governor, while praying for the quick […]