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  • Osun APC debunks division over governorship ticket

    Osun APC debunks division over governorship ticket

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun on Thursday in Osogbo debunked alleged crisis within the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.

    The party urged members to discountenance fabricated stories by faceless groups where it was alleged that there was a crisis within the party in respect of the 2026 governorship election candidature.

    In a statement issued by its chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, he described the stories as the handiwork of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

    He stated that the PDP had become jittery in recent times because of the rising profile of the APC in Osun.

    He added that the APC would not have dignified PDP handlers with a response, but it was sufficient to state that the two stories were mere propaganda by the PDP.

    “Those behind the hatchet job have failed woefully in their mission to cause disaffection and rancour within the APC in Osun,’’ he stressed.

    Reacting to APC’s allegation, Mr Sunday Bisi, PDP’s chairman in Osun stated that his party should not be dragged into the crisis within the APC.

    He enjoined the APC to face its divided house and not drag the PDP into its reported battle over the governorship ticket.

    “The public is aware of the battle within the APC; it is none of our business in Osun PDP. We know there is no vacancy at the Osun Government House, come 2026,’’ he added.

    A story has been circulating in the social media by a group in the APC opposed to the aspiration of the immediate past governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, for the party’s 2026 governorship ticket.

    The group, according the story, supports either Sen. Ajibola Basiru, APC’s National Secretary or Mr Lekan Badmus, Executive Director of Marine Operations at the Nigerian Port Authority to run for the governorship election.

  • Amotekun arrests ex-convict for alledgedly raping 9-year-old girl in Osun

    Amotekun arrests ex-convict for alledgedly raping 9-year-old girl in Osun

    Osun State Amotekun Corps, on Thursday said it arrested a 30-year-old ex-convict, Dada Isiaka, an indigene of Ada in Boripe Local Government of Osun, for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl in Ada Town.

    A statement by retired Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun State Amotekun Commander, said the suspect was arrested on Tuesday at the scene of the crime.

    Adewinmbi explained that the suspect lured a minor, around Aogun Compound in Ada, to an uncompleted building in the area and allegedly raped her.

    He said it was the girl’s shouts, during the intercourse that attracted the attention of residents of the area who quickly called the officials of Amotekun Boripe Command to the incident.

    “The girl raised alarm when she was being raped and when residents rushed to the scene of the incident, they met her with blood coming out of her private part.

    “The residents apprehended the suspect on the spot and called the attention of Amotekun operatives to the incident.

    “When the Amotekun officers took the suspect in for questioning, he admitted that he committed the offense,” he said

    Adewinmbi explained that it was also discovered during interrogation, that the suspect was an ex-convict, having served three months in jail for stealing.

    The commander said the suspect, however, had been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.

    He appealed to residents of the state to always report any infraction and suspicious movement in their areas to security agents for prompt action.

     

  • Osun JUSUN rejects dissolution of Exco

    Osun JUSUN rejects dissolution of Exco

    The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN ), Osun Chapter, has rejected the dissolution of the state executive committee by the national leadership of the union.

    Mr Olugbemiga Eludire, the chapter chairman, in an interview on Tuesday in Osogbo, said a protest letter would be sent to the national body in Abuja over the dissolution.

    Eludire noted that the dissolution of the chapter’s executive committee by national body was without due process.

    “We just finished an emergency congress over the decision of JUSUN’s national body and we have resolved to write a petition to the national leadership.

    “Our members reject the decision to dissolve the chapter’s executive committee by the National Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria and would not be deterred or hindered in achieving our set object, “ he said.

    The national leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria had on Monday dissolved the chapter’s executive committee and replaced it with a three-man caretaker committee.

    NAN reports that Osun JUSUN had on Nov. 22, declared an indefinite strike, leading to the paralysis of judicial activities in the state following an alleged teargassing of its members by policemen during a peaceful protest.

    The union was protesting against alleged high-handedness and abuse of office by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adepele Ojo.

    The protest came amid plans by the state government to suspend the Chief Judge and appoint the next most senior high court judge in acting capacity.

    The national leadership of the union, however, in a statement in November dissociated itself from the strike embarked upon by the chapter.

    It warned that the union would not be used as a weapon in the hands of politicians “to settle any perceived or real political scores.”

     

  • Osun gov, Adeleke signs 2024 budget into law

    Osun gov, Adeleke signs 2024 budget into law

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Friday signed the state 2024 Appropriation Bill into law,  promising to ensure its full implementation.

    The governor’s spokesman, Malam Olawale Rasheed, said in a statement that the total approved budget was N273,908,997,410.

    Adeleke said the budget,  tagged:  “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” was crafted to fast track the revitalisation of various sectors of the state economy.

    “Our focus is to put the state on the path of sustainable development, hence we are rebuilding all the sectors namely education, health, sports, roads, agriculture, creative industry, digital economy, general infrastructure alongside women and youth focussed programmes and policies.

    “I commend the state Assembly for prompt processing of the appropriation bill. I also laud my team for their cooperation with the various assembly committees in the budgetary process.

    “We will ensure implementation as stipulated to reconstruct the society and ensure recovery of critical sector,” the governor said.

    Recall that the Osun House of Assembly, on Dec. 21, passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N273.9 billion after it was presented before it on Nov. 9 for consideration and approval.

  • Lone accident claims 9 lives in Osun

    Lone accident claims 9 lives in Osun

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, on Tuesday said nine persons lost their lives in an accident that occurred on the Ikirun-Ilaodo highway.

    The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamaisia, said the accident occurred around Courage Petroleum Company premises in Inisa at about 6:35 p.m. on Monday morning.

    Benamaisia said a Mitsubushi Canter Orange vehicle, with registration number, MNA 606 XB, drove in a dangerous manner that led to the death of the nine persons.

    He said the vehicle, loaded with some goods coming from Makera in Niger State, was speeding excessively and the driver lost control before the incident happened.

    “A total of 15 persons were involved in the accident with five persons injured and one unhurt,” Benamaisia said.

    According to him, the dead victims have been evacuated to Orotunde Hospital mortuary while the injured victims are being treated in that hospital.

    He cautioned road users against excessive speeding and total disobedience of the road safety regulations.

    Benamaisia, however, commended the effort of other sister agencies in ensuring that normalcy returned to the route involved.

  • Adeleke approves N1.6bn bond certificates for 346 retirees

    Adeleke approves N1.6bn bond certificates for 346 retirees

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the release of bond certificates worth N1.6 billion for 346 retirees under the contributory pension scheme.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Bureau, Mr Ibrahim Akibu, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

    Adeleke said the beneficiaries cut across primary schools teachers and local governments staff, among other retirees.

    He said about 182 primary school teachers and 164 local government staff were among the beneficiaries of the bond certificates.

    Adeleke said the presentation ceremony would take place on Dec. 21.

    ”This is another phase in fulfilment of my open resolve to clear backlogs of salaries, pensions and emoluments issues within the public service.

    “We have commenced payment of inherited half salaries and other emoluments owed public licence servants by the past administration,” Adeleke said.

    According to him, the presentation of the bond certificates is a continuation of the commitment of the state government to workers welfare in and out of service.

  • Adeleke lifts curfew on warring Osun communities

    Adeleke lifts curfew on warring Osun communities

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has lifted the curfew imposed on Ifon and Ilobu communities, sequel to a near-perfect semblance of peace and orderliness that has returned to the warring communities.

    The governor also said the curfew would be lifted on Dec. 20 to enable everyone to go about their normal activities without any restriction of any kind in the two communities.

    This is contained in a statement by the commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    Recalls that Adeleke, had imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ilobu and Ifon communities over communal clashes on land disputes.

    The commissioner who announced the curfew on Oct. 5,  said it became imperative to prevent further breakdown of law and order in the affected communities.

    Adeleke said the state government truly acknowledged that lasting peace and stability seemed to have been restored across the warring communities.

    He said that a 24-hour surveillance would be strictly observed and maintained by the eagle eye of the joint security tasked force in the communities.

    ”We use this opportunity to thank and appreciate all those who contributed to the restoration of peace and order during and after the unfortunate community skirmishes,” he said.

    According to him, the state government is  satisfied and convinced that peace has returned  to the  communities

  • Amotekun arrests 3 suspects for allegedly exhuming corpses from graves in Osun

    Amotekun arrests 3 suspects for allegedly exhuming corpses from graves in Osun

    The Westen Nigeria  Security Network (code named Amotekun Corps) in Osun, has arrested three suspects in connection with exhuming corpses from graves and removing body parts for rituals.

    This is contained in a statement by  Spokesperson of the Corps in Osun, Mr Adeniyi Brown, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    Brown said that the suspects, an automobile mechanic, 43; a driver, 56; and a native doctor, were all arrested by operatives of Amotekun in Iwo

    According to him, the suspects were apprehended following intelligence received  of their despicable acts.

    The corps spokesman said that when interrogated, the suspects made confessional statements that they exhume corpses from graves and sell the body parts for money making rituals.

  • Osun Govt. orders full investigation over poisoning of school students

    Osun Govt. orders full investigation over poisoning of school students

    The Osun Government has ordered full investigation into an alleged food poisoning of 18 students at St. James Primary School (B) Owoope in Osogbo.

    This is contained in a statement by the state’s  Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, and made availaible to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    The statement said Gov. Ademola Adeleke ordered the action and also directed the stoppage of food cooking.

    It stated that the affected cooks in the school and their planning officer for the programme had been summoned to a meeting on Tuesday.

    ” The governor  has directed enforcement of food standard as well as the auditing of O-Meal structure to prevent future occurrence .”

    According to the statement,  the state government has settled all medical bills of affected students after they were discharged from an undisclosed hospital.

    The Chairman of  Local Government Education Authority,  Mr Nathaniel Ojetola, said 18 students were treated and discharged.

    ” The total student population of the school is 200 while only 103 were within the population receiving food from the O-Meal programme .

    ” Also, a government delegation is visiting families of the affected students.”

  • Mining processing to commence in 2024 – Gov Adeleke

    Mining processing to commence in 2024 – Gov Adeleke

    Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended progress and successes his administration recorded in the mining sector with securing shareholding within Segilola Operating Limited and enforcement of environmental standards in mining operations among others.

    Responding to a situation brief submitted by his Special Adviser on Mining and Solid Minerals, Prof Lukuman Adekilekun Jimoda.

    Governor Adeleke recalled that a year ago, he promised an overhauling of the mining sector with a view to secure maximum returns for the state from her solid mineral wealth.

    “We are recording an increase in revenue generation. Accumulated service charges on our licences have been cleared. We are at the tail end of upgrading our exploration leases to mining leases. This will bring more investors.

    “I am elated to report that we have fulfilled that promise within a year of assuming office, the Governor noted, adding that he was particularly elated with the environmental standard enforcement.

    “We are now operating an environmentally friendly operation. EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) and EMP ( Environmental management plan) is now a must before mining operation. Cleaning up the polluted environment is also ongoing. Our mining operation now has zero tolerance for environmental degradation.

    He narrated that a long drawn negotiation with mining companies operating in Osun has been on since the beginning of the year, noting that Osun will soon be earning more revenue from the mining sector

    “My strategy was to get Osun to genuinely benefit from her natural wealth within the federal set up. We have positive results now.We have secured shareholding with Segilola Resources Operating limited. Further earnings will soon be coming from Segilola very soon.

    “As part of the overall plan,we have increased our signature bonuses in line with reality. We are indeed starting mining processing from early next year.

    “To ensure full involvement of all interested parties, I have directed the solid mineral office to organize a meeting of all stakeholders before the end of the year.”

    Speaking earlier, Prof Jimoda assured the Governor that no effort is being spared to implement the mining sector sector reform as laid out by Mr Governor.