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Osun communal crisis: Slain NSCDC officer laid to rest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The slain officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Shittu Wasiu Kehinde was murdered by hoodlums while on duty during a communal clash between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities has been laid to rest. The incident which took the life of the officer occurred the in Ayedaade Local Government…
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illegal mining has caused untold damage to environment, says Oyo Govt.
The Oyo State Government has said illegal mining has caused untold damage to the environment and has jeopardized the health and livelihoods of its people The government said that the time has come to address the menace of illegal mining in the State, as these unlawful activities have gone unchecked. This disclosure was made today by the Director General, Oyo…
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PHOTOS: S̩ò̩ún arrives US for convention of Ògbómò̩só̩ indigenes in North America
The Paramount Ruler and S̩ò̩ún of Ògbómò̩só̩ , His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III, has arrived the United States of America to meet Ògbómò̩só̩ sons and daughters in North America. According to Inside Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty was welcomed on arrival at the airport with pomp by Yoruba drummers and praise singers. He will be sharing his…
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Osun Govt allocates space for display of agricultural commodities
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has approved a section of Ayegbaju International Market in Osogbo for the display of agricultural commodities, aiming to provide affordable produce for the residents of the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, during a meeting with the leadership of the Southwest Commodities Farmers,…
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Gov. Abiodun urges youth to embrace dialogue, shelve protest
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to Nigerian youths to constructively engage the government in finding lasting solutions to Nigeria’s problems rather than engaging in protests that could cause more harm to the country. Abiodun made the appeal when he met with the coalition of youth organizations in the state at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor,…
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Police arrests doctor for allegedly assaulting teenager in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police has apprehended a medical doctor, Olayode Akangbe Shakiru for allegedly defiling a teenage girl. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the arrest, revealed that the suspect, Shakiru was apprehended on Thursday by a team of policemen from Oke-Baale Police Division in Osogbo after the family of the 18-year-old girl…
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Shun planned protest, group charges Oyo youths
Says ‘there is ample evidence Tinubu has great plans for you’ A socio-political group, Ojo Ola Oyo, has appealed to youths in Oyo State to seize benefit of hindsight, look at current youth-focused moves of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration and desist from partaking in “any fruitless protests.” Palpable fear has gripped the nation over the threat of an impending…
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Two killed in Osun kingship tussle
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A violent dispute over kingship has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Araromi Owu, located in the Ayedade local government area of Osun State. The clash which occurred on Tuesday, has caused widespread panic among residents. According to information made available to Western Post, violence erupted due to a contest between two claimants to…
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Federal Polytechnic, Ede expels 27 students following riot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Federal Polytechnic, Ede in Osun State has expelled 27 Higher National Diploma (HND) students following a riotous protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In addition, eight students have been suspended for two semesters, and two former Student Union leaders have been banned from the institution. In a statement signed by the institution’s…
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Lagos students reject planned national protest, announce solidarity walk
Students from various tertiary institutions in Lagos State have announced they will not participate in the planned national protest, ‘#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria,’ set for August 1 to 10. Instead, they will undertake a “Solidarity Walk” to show support for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Lagos, the students made their stance clear…
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