Tag: Osun State
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Osun gets new FRSC sector commander
Mr Taofeeq Sokunbi has been appointed as the new Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State.
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Osun govt shut all schools ahead of hunger protest
The Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration has closed all schools and academic activities in the state ahead of the hunger protest slated to begin in August. The state’s Ministry of Education, signed by the permanent secretary, MK Jimoh, on Monday, announced the development, disclosing the action as a security measure. The memo, while directing parents, guardians,…
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Man kills sick friend to make soap for money ritual
A 50-year-old herbalist, Kehinde Ganiyu, has been arrested for allegedly killing his friend on a sick bed for money ritual in Osun State. The Osun command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said he was arrested shortly after he killed the deceased.
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Two rescued from collapsed building in Osun
The Police Command in Osun on Sunday confirmed the rescue of two persons who were trapped under a collapsed building at Sabo Area of Osogbo.
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Hardship: Man ends own life in Osun
A man identified as Femi on jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship facing him. A vulcaniser, working close to the scene, who preferred to remain anonymous for security reasons, said the victim stood on the Gbodofon bridge located along Osogbo/Gbongan road around 10:30 am and jumped into the river…
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Adeleke appoints new Amotekun Commander
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has appointed a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Adekunle Omoyele, as the new Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps.
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Osun: 3 dead, 22 injured in Eid-el-Kabir crashes
Three persons have died in an accident that occurred in Aagba town, Osun State on Sunday.
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Osun ex-LG Chairman, Babatunde, five others jailed
Tajudeen Babatunde a former local government chairman in Osun state , has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for conspiracy, malicious damage, and arson.
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Osun APC disowns former governor, Rauf Aregbesola
Former governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola who rose to power under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has been disowned by the party. Chairman of the party, Mr. Tajudeen Lawal disclosed this in a communiqué after a stakeholders’ meeting at the state secretariat in Osogbo on Tuesday.
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APC will reclaim Osun in 2026 – Oyetola
Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says he is confident that All Progressives Congress (APC) will defeat the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the2026 governorship election in the State.