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Communal clash: Ifon, Ilobu sign peace agreement
To allow peace and order to reign, the two warring communities of Ifon and Ilobu have signed a peace agreement with the Osun State Government to sheath their swords with immediate effect. While welcoming the development as a good omen towards a near lasting peace in the two communities, the State Government, reaffirmed its earlier stand that the 24 hour…
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Ifon-Ilobu communal clash: Oyetola sues for peace, commiserates with victims’ families
Immediate past Osun Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, urged the parties in the ancient towns of Ifon-Osun and Ilobu in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas of the state who are fighting, to sheathe their sword and allow peace to reign. Oyetola noted that it had become imperative for the two communities to…
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Tinubu celebrates ‘loyal ally,’ Dele Alake, on 67th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has praised his long-time friend and Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, who turned 67 on Wednesday. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President described Alake as a patriotic and dedicated public servant who has been with him for over four decades. The President recalled their journey together from the media…
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Communal clash: Osun Govt imposes 24-hour curfew in Orolu, Irepodun LGs
Osun state government has directed that a 24-hour curfew commences with immediate effect in Ifon and Orolu following the ongoing communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities, which has led to the loss of lives and properties. The curfew is with a view to forestalling further breakdown of law and order in the hitherto two peaceful and law abiding communities.…
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Adeleke explains how Osun will spend N2bn FG palliative fund
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has explained what his administration intends to spend the N2bn Federal Government palliative fund. Speaking at the maiden Edition of Ipade Imole, a Public accountability Platform, yesterday at Aurora Event Center, Adeleke said his government resolved to spend the palliative fund on three projects and programmes The projects and programmes according to the Governor are,…
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More revelations unearth as NMA, medical practitioners eulogise Lagos Lawmakers for probing ‘missing intestine ‘
…Health commissioner, others affirm ‘infraction’ in surgery done by private hospital More revelations were on Thursday unearthed at the public hearing held by the Lagos state House of Assembly over the investigation into the case of ‘missing intestines’ involving late Adebola Akin-Bright. It would be recalled that the House had weeks ago launched investigation into the case by constituting an…
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Ogun assembly passes resolution seeking bail Of detained lawmaker from DSS custody
The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution requesting the release of the member representing Sagamu 1 State Constituency, Muhammed Bello, from the custody of the Department of State Security pending the conclusion of investigation, so as not to allow his constituents suffer absence of representation. The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the Majority…
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Communal crisis: Osun govt seizes contentious lands In Orolu, Irepodun LGs
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, said the State Government is taking over the disputed lands in Ilobu and Ifon communities of the state. The governor, who was visibly annoyed over the crisis between the two warring communities also called on the chiefs, community leaders, and kings to call their subjects to order. Adeleke, stated this at the maiden edition of…
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DPO, 3 other policemen injured in Osun communal crisis
Osun State Police Command on Thursday said four of its personnel including a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Irepodun Divisional Headquarters were injured by a mob in the ongoing communal crisis between Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu communities in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the State, SP Yemisi Opalola, who spoke with journalists also said that a patrol…
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Akpabio,Tinubu, two governors to attend National Women’s conference
By Adeola Ogunrinde Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Governor Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State and Governor Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State are to grace the 23rd National Women conference taking place in Lagos. Also, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu will be the Mother of the Day and Special Guest of Honour. The conference is a three day…
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