Tag: #OsunState
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ADELEKE WINS SECOND TERM IN OSUN, DEFEATS APC’s OYEBAMIJI BY 66,252 VOTES
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has won re-election, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the 2026 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner at the state collation centre in Osogbo after results from all 30 local government areas were collated. The governor polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji…
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TINUBU ORDERS EFCC TO UNFREEZE OSUN ACCOUNTS DAYS TO ELECTION
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to approach the court and vacate the order freezing accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying the action should not create the impression of federal interference ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a State House statement issued on Thursday, the…
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OSUN GOVERNMENT HEADS TO COURT OVER EFCC ACCOUNT RESTRICTION
A legal and political dispute has emerged in Osun State after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly restricted access to one of the state government’s accounts with First Bank, about 10 days before the Aug. 15 governorship election. The state government says the action could disrupt its operations and has moved to challenge…
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FIRST LADY EMPOWERS 1,000 PETTY TRADERS IN ILE-IFE WITH 50 MILLION NAIRA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday July 29, disbursed 50 million naira to 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife, Osun, under the Renewed Hope Initiative. The empowerment programme, held at Kensington Hall, Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, provided 50,000 naira each to the beneficiaries to support and expand their businesses. Represented by Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde, the…
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EID-EL-KABIR: COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES RESUME SLOWLY IN OSOGBO
Commercial activities recorded a slow start in Osogbo on Friday following the Eid-el-Kabir holiday, with many shops and markets still under lock and key. Markets in areas such as Akindeko, Adekunle, Igbona and Ayegbaju witnessed low business activity as several traders reportedly remained out of town for the Sallah celebration. While commercial banks and government…
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OONI OF IFE NAMED GRAND PATRON OF YORUBA ELDERS’ COUNCIL
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been appointed Grand Patron of the Yoruba elders’ council, “Egbe Olodo Ide Igbimo Agbagba Ile Yoruba.” According to a statement from the Ooni’s Palace, one of the monarch’s queens, Olori Ashley, was also installed as the Iyalode of the organisation in recognition of her cultural advocacy efforts.…
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EID SECURITY BOOST: NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,750 PERSONNEL ACROSS OSUN
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun has rolled out a massive security plan—deploying 1,750 personnel to keep residents safe. According to spokesperson Kehinde Adeleke, the operation—directed by State Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo—covers markets, recreation centres, and other key public spaces to prevent any security breach during the festive period.…
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NRC BOOSTS TRAIN SERVICES AHEAD OF EID-EL-FITR
Travel plans just got easier! The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is ramping up train services across key routes to handle the festive rush during Eid-el-Fitr. According to Callistus Unyimadu, Lagos–Ibadan commuters will enjoy three special trips on Thursday, while Abuja–Kaduna will run multiple trips from March 20–23 to ease passenger flow. In partnership with the…
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NDLEA ARRESTS ALLEGED LAGOS DRUG KINGPIN, SEIZES FOREIGN CURRENCY AND TONNES OF CANNABIS
After weeks of careful surveillance, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Frank Chijioke Ibemesi, aka Chisco Bee, a wanted suspected drug baron in Lagos. The 42-year-old hotelier and businessman, who also manages Franc CJ Ibemesi Nig. Ltd, was caught early Saturday at Isolo, Lagos. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed that officers traced Ibemesi…
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JUSUN OSUN HOLDS FIRM ON STRIKE UNTIL PROMOTION AND WELFARE DEMANDS ARE MET
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State has reaffirmed its ongoing strike over delayed promotions and welfare issues, stating the action will continue until all demands are permanently resolved. State Chairman Idris Adeniran addressed reporters during a protest at the Osun High Court complex in Osogbo. Since commencing the strike on September…
