In a statement on X.com, Adeleke directed the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice to launch a full investigation into the case and initiate processes to grant the young man a prerogative of mercy. The case, which has attracted widespread attention, reportedly involved a young man who was reportedly arrested in 2010 and sentenced […]
A fully loaded petrol tanker burst into flame at Ijabe, a community in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State, creating panic among residents of the area. The tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, was said to have caught fire right on the highway linking Osun with Kwara State. According […]
The program, which commenced in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, earlier today, saw beneficiaries drawn across several segments of society enjoy up to 30% subsidy on basic food items. Subsidized Food items under the Scheme include Rice, sold for ₦2300 as against 3,000 in the market; Beans sold for ₦2700 as against 3,300 in the market; […]
The suspects, Sadiq Opeyemi, 30 years old, Afeez Olalekan, 26 years old, Ismail Ibrahim, 30 years old, and Abdulahi Garba, 33 years old, were arrested on December 3 in Iwo, Iwo Local Government Area of the state. Parading the suspects in Osogbo, the state capital, the NSCDC Commandant in Osun, Igbalawole Sotiyo said they defiled […]
Osun State Police Command has disclosed that it has arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of a farmer, Sikiru Onaolapo. Report has it that Onaolapo, from Olobu family,was shot on his farm in the Oke Ekutu area. Oke Ekutu area is a disputed settlement between Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu communities. Making this disclosure in […]
The Osun Food Bank, a joint initiative of Eniobani Iranwo Foundation, and Noah Olawuwo Oderinu Foundation, with support from Rédíò Afinju, has launched a food subsidy programme in Osun State.
Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke has promised the citizens of his administration’s intention to revive farm settlements in the State in a bid to ensure adequate provision of farm produce to alleviate hardship people are experiencing.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his administration has disbursed over N47 billion in gratuities to retirees since assuming office in November 2022.
The Peoples Democratic Party has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for what it described as “giant strides” in governance as he approaches the two-year mark in office as the Governor of Osun State.
The controversy erupted following the arrest of a prominent kingmaker, Odeyemi Oladepo, the Otun Balogun of Ido Osun, on Wednesday evening. According to eyewitness reports and statements from local elders, Oladepo, who is a key member of the seven-person kingmakers’ council responsible for selecting the new Olojudo, was detained by a team of policemen around […]