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  • Woman dies, three children injured in Osun car crash

    Woman dies, three children injured in Osun car crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that one woman died while three children sustained various degree of injuries in a road accident on Gbogan -Ibadan highway on Thursday.

    The FRSC Sector Commander in Osun, Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement by the command spokeswoman, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi in Osogbo.

    Ibrahim attributed the cause of the accident to dangerous driving and speeding without adherence to road traffic regulations by the motorists involved.

    According to her, the accident occurred on Gbongan -Ibadan highway, 23km away from Sasa bridge, Ikire, Osun State.

    She explained that the mishap involved a private car- Ash Toyota Corolla with registration number FKJ627EY which collided with a White DAF Truck with registration number XC606MKA.

    The commander said that the three children, who sustained various degree of injuries and shock, were given first aid treatment by the FRSC Ambulance team.

    Ibrahim said that the body of the woman has been deposited at the mortuary in OAU Teaching Hospital Ile Ife.

    “All items found in the vehicles were handed over to the Nigerian Police Force Ikire.

    “The items include a black bag containing some personal effects, a brown suitcase, food items and a black purse containing a driver’s licence, first Bank ATM card and a sum of N18,610,” Ibrahim said .

    She explained that a private car- Ash Toyota Corolla with registration number FKJ627EY and a White DAF Truck with registration number XC606MKA had a collision involving the six persons leading to one death.

    The sector commander called on road users to comply with road safety regulations to avoid any unwanted situations which may lead to death.

    Ibrahim, however, said safety on highways was a shared responsibilities which must not be left in the hands of the corps alone , adding that everyone must be self conscious while using the road.

  • COVID-19: Osun bans “cross over night” services

    COVID-19: Osun bans “cross over night” services

    The Osun government on Sunday said there would be no countdown to New Year ceremonies and cross over nights under whatever guise by religious bodies and groups during the New Year eve.

    A statement by Mr Wole Oyebamiji, the Secretary to State Government, in Osogbo, said government had directed the security operatives in the state to enforce the directives without exception.

    Oyebamiji said that other directives aimed at curbing the spread of the Coronavirus were still in force.

    The statement read: ” In addition, the ban on youth carnivals still subsists.

    “Also, all social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres and allied centres are to henceforth operate at half of their capacities and observe COVID-19 protocols.

    “Wearing of face masks at public places is equally compulsory.

    “We want to appeal to all residents and citizens to cut down on social gatherings, including weddings, naming ceremonies and funeral ceremonies so as to reduce the spate of exposure and contact with possible carriers visiting the state during the Yuletide.

    “Also all towns and cities are to put on hold the annual days through physical attendance and change such to the virtual version.

    “We assure all citizens and residents that Government is insisting on all these measures in their collective interest.

    “Therefore, let’s all join hands with Government to keep Osun safe.”

  • Osun cancels annual New Year countdown over COVID-19

    Osun cancels annual New Year countdown over COVID-19

    Due to the increase cases of Coronavirus across the country, Osun State Government under the leadership of Governor Gboyega Oyetola has introduced new measures to curb spread of the infection in the State.

    The State Executive Council announced the new directives after its meeting held on Monday to discuss emerging national issues, including the management of the pandemic.

    The Council expressed worry over what it described as appalling and abysmally low level of compliance of residents of the State with the existing COVID-19 protocols.

    It has therefore issued new directives that groups, associations and residents of the State must comply with, to limit spread of the disease in the State.

    Part of the new directives is that all social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centers and allied centres are to henceforth operate at half of their capacities.

    The Council appealed to the citizenry to cut down on social gatherings for weddings, naming ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and others to reduce the spate of exposure and contact with possible carriers visiting the State during the Yuletide period.

    It also mandated religious organisations in the State to reintroduce the abandoned protocol regimes already put in place at the wake of the pandemic before the economy was unlocked for business activities.

    Additionally, the Council directed its members to engage leadership of various religious groups to sensitise and enlighten their congregations on the need to comply with the Covid-19 protocols.

    Towns and cities are to put on hold the annual days through physical attendance and change such to virtual version.

    Council directed Local Governments and Local Council Development Authorities to form enforcement/suasion committees to save the situation and further spread of the pandemic.

    Also the Executive Council directed the Citizenry to embrace the use of face masks in public places, washing of hands with soap and water, hand sanitisers and social distancing as compulsory steps to avoid infections.

    The Council pleaded with the citizenry to continue to take their health seriously as their personal responsibility and enjoin all to adhere to the Covid-19 protocols.

    The Council encouraged proper management and disposal of used face masks and other materials used daily in the prevention of the virus of the pandemic from spreading.

    The Council did not leave out the need to sustain the ‘no mask, no entry’ at MDAs and public places across the State, including educational institutions.

    The Council also directed that annual youth carnivals should be discouraged across the State with cancellation of countdown to the new year rallies and ceremonies.

  • Osun Gov. Oyetola orders closure of all schools indefinitely

    Osun Gov. Oyetola orders closure of all schools indefinitely

    The Osun State Government has asked public and private schools in the state to vacate on Friday for Christmas and New year break.

    This was contained in a statement, signed by C K Olaniyan, the coordinating Director Ministry of Education.

    According to the statement, “the government places a high premium on the safety of our citizens generally and students in particular hence this proactive preventive measure.”

    “Resumption date will be communicated as soon as it’s safe to resume in the new year. The Ministry of Education wishes all stakeholders in the education sector a merry Christmas and a safe new year.

    This is coming less than 24 hours after Government ordered that all private and public schools vacate by Friday, Dec. 18th.

  • Two feared dead, others injured as Chinese expatriates, Nigerians clash over mining site

    Two feared dead, others injured as Chinese expatriates, Nigerians clash over mining site

    Two persons have been killed during a fracas between local miners and Chinese expatriates at a mining site in Osun.

    The two sides were said to be fighting over a mining site in Idoko village, Obokun local government of Osun state.

    Those killed are, Kuang Zhang, a Chinese expatriate and one Hausa miner, Abdulhadi Musa.

    Also, one Chinese expatriate was beaten to coma during the fracas while another Hausa man reportedly sustained bullet wound.

    It was gathered that the fracas broke when a team of Chinese miners stormed the mining site at Idoko village with Civil Defence Corps and some policemen to stop the Hausa men from mining on the site.

    Sources said that the Chinese expatriate claimed that the site was licensed to them by the federal government and Osun state government.

    But, the Hausa miners refused to leave the site, claiming they had been on the site for long time.

    The argument however led to fracas where two were killed and two injured.

    It was gathered that the injured victims have been receiving treatment at the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, while the two corpses were also deposited at the same hospital.

    Sources revealed that security operatives have been deployed to the site.
    The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State Command, SP Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident.

    She said policemen have been deployed to the site to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law.

  • Rector of FedPoly in Osun suspended for creatiing room, king-size bed in his office

    Rector of FedPoly in Osun suspended for creatiing room, king-size bed in his office

    The Academic Board of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has reportedly passed a vote of no confidence on the rector of the institution, Dr. John Adekolawole, citing 21 grounds for its decision.

    The Chairman of the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Adekunle Masopa, at an emergency congress of the union on Friday, said the academic board had submitted a paper containing 21 grounds for its decision to move against the rector.

    Masopa said when he heard that members of the academic board had a rowdy session at their meeting, he quickly went to the venue, but was told not to intervene. He noted that the board members told him that a position paper on the decision taken at the meeting would be submitted to the union.

    The ASUP leader further said, “We tried to intervene, but members of the academic board said they had taken a decision and that their decision would stand. They, however, said a position paper would be communicated to us. The said position paper has been communicated to us.

    He said, “The following are some of the reasons adduced for the action: one, flagrant dereliction of duty by absconding from office for about a month. Two, the desecration of the highly respected office of the rector with the creation of a bedroom furnished with a king-size bed which has made it possible for him to be sleeping at work.

    “Improper improvisation of dual award programme of National Diploma plus NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) programme in collaboration with a consultant.”

    But Sola Lawal, the Protocol/Media Relations Officer of the institution, while responding through a statement, explained that the issues causing disagreements in the institution would be resolved.

    The statement read in part, “Following the purported suspension of the Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, by the Academic Board of the institution, I wish to first and foremost restate that the school is not in crisis in any way whatsoever.

    “While we are cognisant of the fact that there are pending fundamental issues to be resolved; as a one big family, I want to assure members of the public and the polytechnic community that the management is on top of the situation and working assiduously to douse the tension.

    “Furthermore, it is imperative to inform the public and the academic community that the National Board for Technical Education in collaboration with eminent stakeholders within Ede Community are working round the clock to amicably resolve all contending issues without delay.”

  • Police expose ritualist den in Osun

    Police expose ritualist den in Osun

    The police in Osun State have uncovered a ritualists’ den in Yemoja Area of Iwo, Osun State.

    The den is allegedly operated by siblings – Tajudeen Monsuru and Lawal.

    According to reports, a woman identified as Mutiat Alani, and a girl went missing and a manhunt was launched.

    She said: “The missing woman’s phone was tracked to a vulcanizer and he told the police he got the phone from one of the Tajudeen brothers. He led the police to their house and they were arrested.

    “Irate youths burnt the house on Monday. We are still in fear.”

    Police spokesman Yemisi Opalola said the brothers were arrested for being in possession of mutilated bodies.

    She said: “We arrested two ritual killers – Tajudeen Monsuru and Tajudeen Lawal. A woman identified as Mutiat Alani was reported missing and when we investigated, her phone was found with Monsuru.

    “The police went to the house and recovered two mutilated bodies and discovered decomposing bodies. The brothers confessed to have killed many people but only two bodies were recovered from them. They kill for rituals to help those that patronise them.”

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, in a statement by his media aide, Alli Ibraheem said: “I am disappointed that the people can still kill for rituals despite frequent anti-ritual campaigns. The perpetrators are bastards. I urge security agencies to also investigate their allies.

    “The perpetrators should face the law. Iwo is known for morality and respect for human lives. Anyone caught dealing in human parts should be treated as a criminal and bastard.

    “I’ve begun the process to confiscate the ritual den. I will approach a competent court to give a permit to confiscate the land/house. A security committee will be set up to liaise between the town and security agents to give information on suspicious ritual killings. Doing so will deter others and chase ritualists away from Iwo.”

     

  • Man dies strangely after stabbing co-tenant to death in Osun

    Man dies strangely after stabbing co-tenant to death in Osun

    A middle-aged man known as John Amoo has died mysteriously after stabbing his co-tenant to death in Osun State.

    It was learnt that Amoo pierced one Oyeyemi Adeleke to death at Awosuru Area, Osogbo on Wednesday evening.

    According to reports, It was gathered that after he stabbed his co-tenant, he destroyed the car of the landlady before he was found dead in the house.

    Source told newmen that Amoo was not mentally balanced and he put up strange behaviours sometimes.

    When the spokesperson of Osun State Police Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, was contacted, she confirmed the sad incident.

     

  • Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun, applauds security agencies

    Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun, applauds security agencies

    Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has lifted the curfew enforced on the state with immediate effect.

    The Governor had earlier relaxed the 24-hour indefinite curfew to run from 8:00 pm till 6:00 am daily.

    In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, on Wednesday, the governor was quoted as saying that “citizens can now go about their business and other transactions beyond 8:00 pm without any hindrance or restrictions with effect from Wednesday, November 11.”

    The statement titled, ‘Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun’, added, “The government has once again observed the level of compliance to all directives aimed at restoring tranquility to our dear State, and hereby appreciates the citizens for their patience and understanding.

    “The government also appreciates security agencies for their efforts in maintaining law and order in the State.

    “With effect from Wednesday, November 11, residents of the State are free to go about their business without any hindrance or restrictions, while security agencies continue to discharge their duties to forestall breakdown of law and order.

    “The government urges every citizen to be wary of actions that can upset the peace and harmony that the State is reputed for, and not hesitate to provide useful information to security agencies in case of suspicion of violence in any of our communities.

    “The government is also calling on parents and guardians to continue to caution their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements to jeopardize the peace of the State.”

     

  • Mob chase away Osun monarch, seals palace

    Mob chase away Osun monarch, seals palace

    Irate mob on Monday reportedly attacked Oba Olatunde Falabi, the Akire of Ikire, Osun, where they allegedly chased away the king and seal off the palace.

    The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that Oba Falabi was taken into safety by military personnel who rescued the king from the mob who were on a mission to forcefully evict him.

    NAN learnt that the youths were protesting the non-implementation of a Supreme Court judgement which declared Oba Falabi’s continued stay the throne as illegal.

    The police Spokesperson in Osun, SP Opalola Yemisi, confirmed the development to newsmen and added that no life was lost during the incident.

    The battle for the throne had started in 1987 after the demise of the former traditional ruler, Oba Oseni Oyegunle.

    NAN also reports that when the process of appointing a new monarch started, one of the five ruling houses, Aketula, presented a candidate, Mr Tajudeen Olanrewaju, in line with the Akire of Ikire Chieftaincy Declaration of 1958.

    Before the process of Olanrewaju’s installation could be completed, two ruling houses, Ladekan and Lanbeloye, went to court to challenge the inclusion of Aketula in the ruling houses.

    An Ile-Ife High Court, Ile-Ife, where the matter was instituted, consequently stopped Olanrewaju’s installation as the monarch, while the incumbent, Oba Olutunde Falabi, was installed in May 1993.

    Even though he lost at the Appeal Court, Ibadan, Olanrewaju proceeded to the Supreme Court.

    The Supreme Court, in its judgment on April 11, 2014, affirmed that Aketula was one of the ruling houses, as provided in the 1958 Akire of Ikire Chieftaincy Declaration.

    The Supreme Court also held that in view of the evidence on record, “it shows that the 1958 Declaration, in respect of the Akire of Ikire Chieftaincy stool, has not been amended or repealed.’’

    Following the judgment, the incumbent monarch approached an Osun High Court, praying it to restrain the state government from deposing him because he had not committed any offence warranting his removal.

    He also pleaded with the court to restrain the state governor, the Commissioners for Justice, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, from deposing him while his incumbency subsisted.

    Justice Abdulkareem of Osun High Court, in his judgment of June 29, 2020, however, said that Falabi could no longer occupy the stool, based on the 1958 Akire Declaration and the rotational procedure contained therein.