Osun state
US Jails Nigerian Pastor as Monarch Awaits Sentence in $4.2M COVID Fraud
A U.S. District Court has sentenced Nigerian-born pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, to 27 months in prison for his role in a multi-million dollar COVID-19 relief fund fraud scheme. Oluwasanmi was convicted of conspiring to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million, alongside his associate and long-time friend, Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, a traditional […]
Olufon Sues For Peace And Unity
His Royal Majesty, Oba Peter Oluwole Ipadeola, Akinyooye III, the Olufon of Ifon-Osun, Orolu Kingdom, and President of Irepodun and Orolu Traditional Council, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the people of Ifon-Osun, Ilobu, Erin-Osun, and the entire Osun State to embrace peace and unity in the face of the recent communal clashes. “‘With a […]
NULGE Members Get Green Light for Sit-at-Home Order from National Body
The national leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has thrown its weight behind the Osun chapter’s ongoing strike action. In a statement, the national president, Comrade Olatunji Ambali, described the strike as “in order” for the safety and security of lives. The Osun chapter of NULGE had embarked on the strike […]
Osun Government Approves Guidelines for Tractor Operations
We are happy to inform the public that the tractors are out for the rainy season. We are conscious of the question of sustainability, hence the careful approach to inject private sector practices Osun Tractor Operations – In preparation for the upcoming rainy season, Osun state government has approved modalities for the operations of tractors […]
Ojajuni Exposes 55 Herdsmen Kidnapping Camps In Southwest
I sustained two gunshot wounds one narrowly missing my spinal cord and suffered relentless physical abuse, including being beaten 72 times daily. 55 Herdsmen Kidnapping Camps In Southwest – Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who serves as the National Youth President of Afenifere, has issued a plea for immediate action to be taken in response to the […]
Osun APC Criticises Adeleke’s $20m Fraud Claims Against Oyetola
Adeleke has been looking for ways to exact revenge on the APC leaders in the state because he has been unable to maintain his control over the local governments in the state. The allegations of misappropriation of a twenty million dollar World Bank health grant that were levelled against the Minister of Marine and Blue […]
LG Crisis Deepens in Osun as Workers Insist on February Salary Payment
The standoff between local government workers and the Osun State Government continues, with workers refusing to resume work until their February salaries are paid. The workers, who were instructed to stay away from their offices on February 16 by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the National Union of Local Government Employees […]
PDP CRISIS: The Adolphus Wabara Dimension
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently facing crises in many states across Nigeria. These crises are not only limited to the national level but have also permeated the state chapters, manifesting as leadership crises and power struggles over control of the party structure. An Abia State High Court has halted the enforcement of the […]
Osun LG:OSSIEC did not Break any Laws During Polls-Chairman
The notice of election was given on 19th February, 2024. That means we gave a notice of one year, 360 days’ notice as required by the Electoral Act 2022 and as required by the Osun State Electoral Commission Law 2022. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and the Chief Returning Officer […]
Osun Govt Cautions APC Chairmen Against PHCs Invasion
Any genuine inquiry regarding healthcare administration should be directed to the appropriate authorities and not through unlawful, politically motivated intrusions On Thursday, the Osun state government issued a severe warning regarding the purported invasion of Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) by dismissed council executives. Dr. Adekunle Akindele, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, […]