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Adeleke pledges to work with FG to track escaped inmates
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has pledged full cooperation with the Federal Government to uncover the cause of the recent jailbreak at the Ilesa Correctional Centre, which led to the escape of seven inmates awaiting trial. Governor Ademola Adeleke made the pledge while leading a government delegation, including service chiefs from the Nigeria Police, DSS, Immigration, NSCDC,…
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Adeleke eases curfew in Ifon, Ilobu, Erin Osun, warns monarchs against unrest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the immediate relaxation of the curfew imposed on the warring communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. The curfew, which remains in effect until full peace is restored, has been adjusted to run from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, effective from Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Commissioner for…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oba Adedokun Abolarin celebrates bountiful agricultural harvest in Oke-Ila Orangun
Orangun of Oke-Ile, Oba Adedokun Abolarin has taken to the social media to celebrate bountiful agricultural harvest in his domain. “The renowned monarch praised the farmers and the youth in his kingdom for embracing agriculture and expressed gratitude to God for making the soil of Oke-Ila productive and fruitful. Oba Abolarin wrote on Facebook: “The fruits of our labor are…
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Osun APC chieftains sue IGP, Adeleke aide over alleged threats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Two chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi and Adebayo Adedeji, have filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Wale Bolorunduro, a senior aide to Governor Ademola Adeleke; the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone…
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LASG urges retirees to embrace empowerment initiatives for sustainable future
The Lagos State Government has called on the public service retirees to actively engage with various empowerment initiatives designed to foster continued engagement and provide new income streams. The State’s Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, made the call during a send-forth ceremony for 18 Officers who retired from the Public Service Office in 2023 and 2024. Speaking at the…
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Lagos Govt reaffirms commitment to approving qualified private schools
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to approving private schools that meet the required standards for operation. This was highlighted during an intervention workshop organised by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MB&SE), held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education,…
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Tinubu congratulates Oba Haastrup on coronation as new Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup (Ajimoko III) on his official coronation as the new Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijeshaland. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Oba Haastrup’s distinguished journey from politics to business, and now to traditional…
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Training aircraft crash-lands at Ilorin airport
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two occupants of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin sustained injury following the crash-landing of the aircraft. The NSIB stated that it has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of the aircraft. According to a statement on Friday night by the Director.of Public Affairs and Family…
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Adeleke vows to combat illegal mining, environmental degradation in Ilesa
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Friday announced that his administration will initiate reforms in the mining sector. The governor made the statement during the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Adeleke also assured that his government will intensify efforts to combat illegal mining and address the issue…
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Akin Alabi installed as Jagun Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, has installed Chief Akinola Adekunle Alabi as the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland. During the installation ceremony on Friday, Oba Olakulehin urged Alabi to use his new position to attract more developmental projects to Ibadanland. The installation of Alabi, who represents Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the…
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