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Osun Police parade suspected criminals for various offences
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 18 suspects for various offences in the state. This was made known during a suspect’s parade to showcase successes recorded by the Command headquarters in Osogbo on Friday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola while addressing journalists revealed that the suspects were arrested for murders, stealing, fraudulent […]
Adeleke makes U-turn on new Osun logo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a call for entries for a new logo of Osun State, with the submission period running from today until Friday, April 26. This decision comes in response to public outcry and opposition criticism over the design initially released on the state government’s social media handle on Wednesday. The […]
Governor Adeleke Orders Logo Design Competition Between April 19th to 26th
Following his assent to a bill for change of Osun State logo, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the holding of a logo crafting competition to hold between April 19th and 26th. Those submitting a design are to take into account the prototype logo in terms of its contents and style. The submission can be made […]
Breaking: Governor Adeleke Assents to Bill Creating New Logo for Osun State
• Says Osun is Witnessing Rebirth ● House Speaker, Adewale Egbedun Applauds New Logo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has assented to a bill adopting a new logo for Osun state, describing the new symbol as a signal of new rebirth for Osun state. “I am elated to sign this new Logo into law […]
Yoruba Nation: Osun Amotekun cautions against unlawful gathering
The Osun Amotekun Corps has issued a stern warning against any unlawful gatherings masquerading as Yoruba Nation agitation, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state. Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, rtd, the Corps Commander, emphasized that Amotekun would not tolerate any protests by the Yoruba Nation group in Osun State. He stated […]
Lagos warns against breaking waterways safety rules
The Lagos State government has warned against overloading boats, adding that passengers must always wear life jackets while traveling on waterways in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, gave the warning on Sunday in an interview with The PUNCH against the backdrop of the disclosure by the police that seven drowning incidents […]
Osun Amotekun arrests security guard for stealing air conditioners
On Friday, the Osun Amotekun Corps reported the arrest of a 25-year-old man, employed as a private security guard, for allegedly stealing nine air conditioners in Osogbo. According to Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi (retd.), the corps Commander, the suspect, Micheal Eze, hailing from Ebonyi State, was apprehended after purportedly selling the stolen air conditioners to scrap […]
Gov Adeleke approves expansion of Ilesa road
Governor Adeleke Orders Rehabilitation of Ibodi-Ilesa Road to Curb Accidents, Implements Safety Measures Governor Ademola Adeleke has instructed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to renovate and widen the Ibodi-Ilesa road in the Ilesa area of the state to prevent frequent accidents that have resulted in fatalities recently. In a statement by his spokesperson, Malam […]
Eid-el-fitr: “Keep praying for us”, Gov Adeleke tells muslim faithful
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged muslims faithful not to stop praying for his administration while calling for unity and peaceful coexistence among all residents of the state. In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor congratulated muslims in the state and in Nigeria at large on the occasion of […]
Man arraigne purchasing phone with fake transfer in Osun
Twenty-one-year-old Adejimi Adepoju stood before a Magistrates’ Court in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, facing allegations of using a fake money transfer to purchase a mobile phone. The defendant reportedly defrauded a phone seller at New Market, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on April 3 by acquiring a mobile phone and settling the payment with counterfeit […]