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Osun Commissioner, ex-Commissioner clash over alleged misappropriation of N3.7bn
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, has denied allegations of financial misconduct leveled against him by Prince Adebayo Adeleke, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under the administration of Gboyega Oyetola. Adeleke had accused Alimi of misappropriating N3.7 billion during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government and…
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Osun Police arrest highway robbers, telecom vandals
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Police Command has apprehended two suspected highway robbers and several telecom vandals in separate operations. In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, SP Adeoye Akeem Adeola, said that on March 3, 2025, at around 7:20 a.m., the police arrested Wasiu Kehinde, 41, and Yusuf Makinde Idris, 29, both ex-convicts, for allegedly robbing a victim who…
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Amotekun begins training for 1,000 new recruits in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has begun the training of 1,000 new recruits to bolster security across the state. The training kicked off at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun State, with the formal accreditation and documentation of the new recruits. In a statement, the corps spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass, said the cadets would undergo an…
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Oyo Assembly probes activities of Pacesetter Transport Services
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has launched a comprehensive investigation into the operations of the state-owned Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS). The directive was issued after the House received an interim report from its Committee on Transport on Wednesday. The committee, chaired by Hon. Babajide Adebayo, was given a two-week deadline to engage with PTS management and…
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Fire outbreak: Governor Makinde visits Aleshinloye Market, outlines plans for traders
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with traders at Aleshinloye Market following a fire outbreak on Wednesday. Represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, Makinde conveyed the government’s sympathy to the victims during an on-the-spot assessment of the incident. He assured traders that the government would provide immediate support once a full report of the…
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Okpebholo recalls suspended Edo commissioner for justice, Osagie
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has recalled his Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, 37 days after he was suspended. A letter to Osagie by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, dated March 12, 2025, said that “having considered the report of the Investigative Panel set up by Government to investigate allegations of financial infractions reported…
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Adeleke provides free eyeglasses to over 42,000 students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo No fewer than 42,000 pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools across Osun State have received free corrective eyeglasses as part of a statewide vision care initiative. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, disclosed this on Wednesday during the presentation of corrective eyeglasses and medications to public school students, alongside the distribution of free medical…
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Leadership is about using influence to effect meaningful change- Okpebholo
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has leadership is not about wielding power but about using influence and actions to effect meaningful change. He identified the dearth of leadership as a major factor stalling Nigeria’s development. Okpebholo made this assertion while delivering a keynote address titled “Shaping the Future: The Importance of Leadership in Edo State Youth Development”…
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Osun LG crisis: APC urges AGF to reject PDP chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to disregard a letter introducing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors. The letter, issued by the Osun State Government through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Tesleem Igbalaye,…
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UPDATED: President Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Lagos Assembly members
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, has virtually all 40 members of the Assembly in attendance. Sources familiar with the meeting disclosed that Mojisola Meranda, the former Speaker of the Assembly, is present at the session. Meanwhile, Mudashiru Obasa, who…
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