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INEC to issue Osun lawmakers certificates of return today

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun Stae said it will issue certificates of return to the 26 elected members of the state House of Assembly today (Thursday). According to a statement signed by the state’s INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC),

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Osun REC misquoted on over-voting comment in gov poll – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2023 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital, dismissed media reports that its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, said there was over-voting during the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state. The Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity and

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Osun REC misquoted on over-voting comment in gov poll – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2023 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital, dismissed media reports that its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, said there was over-voting during the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state. The Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity and

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Osun PDP to police: Arrest Tadese, Oyegbade, Akin now, avert further bloodshed in Osun West

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2023 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has called on the state command of the Nigeria Police to, without further delay, effect the arrest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Osun West, Mr. Amidu Tadese, “and halt his end-of-the-road frustration he is spilling around in disguise of electioneering.” […]

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Osun Gov’ship Election: Tribunal to deliver Judgment Jan. 27

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2023 0

The Osun State Election Petition Tribunal has fixed Jan. 27 to deliver judgment in the petition challenging Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the July 16, 2022, governorship election The former governor of Osun, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had challenged the victory of Sen. Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Suspected cult group murders Osun Prince

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2022 0

A son of Oba Abdulahi Okunloye the Olofa of Ofatedo, Yinusa Okunloye has been killed by a suspected cult group. A 43-year-old Okunloye was murdered in the wee hours of Saturday at his residence in Ofatedo, Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State. Sources told DAILY POST that the prince was called out of his […]

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Osun gov’ship poll: Time to build on democratic gains – NPC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2022 0

Ahead of the July 16, 2022, Osun State off-cycle governorship election, the National Peace Committee (NPC) has urged the people of Osun State to once again come out en-masse, exercising their civic rights to vote, without fear of violence and with the understanding that the structures for growth are dependent on peace. Chairman of the […]

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Osun 2022: Sanwo-Olu, Ganduje to head APC 86-member national campaign council

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2022 0

By BENJAMIN OMOIKE Ahead of the July 16 governorship election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced an 86-member National Campaign Council for the poll headed by the Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as its chairman. Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and his Niger State counterpart, Abubakar Sani Bello will serve […]

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Osun NSCDC arrests father, grandfather for incest, defilement of minor

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2021 0

The Osun State Command of the Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a father and grandfather for the defilement of 13-year-old girl, a student of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Primary School, Erin-Osun, Osun State The arrest of Adebayo Lukman and his father, the elder Lukman which was effected on Friday, November 26, […]

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Osun Osogbo festival: Worshippers throng sacred grove, disregard COVID-19 protocols

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2021 0

Despite the morning downpour, adherents and worshippers of the Osun deity trooped out en-masse to the Osun Grove, the venue of the grand finale of the 2021 Osun Osogbo traditional festival in Osogbo. At the venue packed full of worshippers and guests, DAILY POST observed that the enthusiasm with which people went about the festival […]

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Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for peace, end to kidnapping, others – Osun APC urges Muslims

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2021 0

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Muslims faithful and urged them to utilize this period of renewal of faith and expression of thanksgiving to pray for peace to reign in Nigeria. The party’s Directorate of Publicity, Research, and Strategy signed by its Director, Barr Kunle Oyatomi in a goodwill […]

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Angry mob descends on man, Wasiu Olasukomi, who was caught picking human faeces in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2021 0

Wasiu Olasukomi, a 30-year-old man, on Friday was rescued by policemen from a mob in Ede, Osun State after he was allegedly caught picking dried human faeces suspected to be for ritual purposes. The Nation gathered that the incident which happened on Friday around 10:30 am attracted a crowd after he was caught. He was […]

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BREAKING: Police confirms release of abducted travellers in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2021 0

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of two tourists who were abducted on Saturday evening along the Ibadan-Akure route. SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun Police spokesperson, made the announcement on Tuesday. The release of the two abductees, a driver and a commuter, kidnapped along the Ibadan/Akure road on Saturday was reportedly secured […]

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Don’t cause chaos in Osun, NNPP warns Aregbesola, Oyetola

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2021 0

A leader of the Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Mr. Tosin Odeyemi, has urged the All Progressives Congress to prevail on its leaders and members not to disrupt the peace in the state. Odeyemi gave the warning in a statement, in Osogbo, on Monday, asking APC to resolve the rift between […]

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Auto crash claims 1 live, injures four in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2021 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Sector Command, said on Monday that one person lost his life in an auto crash that occurred on Gbogan-Ibadan expressway. The Sector Commander, Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement by the command’s Spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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Rep. gives IG 7 days to probe alleged killing of youth by SARS in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

A member of the House of Representatives, Rep Bamidele Salam, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, to immediately probe the alleged killing of a youth, Idris Ajibola, by Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in Osun. READ ALSO: Youths riot as SARS chase suspected Yahoo boys to… Bamidele, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, […]

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Fuel and electricity hike: Protesters hit the streets of Osogbo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2020 0

Disgruntled members of the Coalition for Civil Societies in Osun State took to the streets on Friday morning to protest against the hike in electricity tariff and petrol price. The protest began from Freedom Park, Osogbo around 8:30 am, DAILY TIMES gathered. The protesters were seen carrying placards to show their grievances over the increase […]

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Man arrested for stealing motorcycle in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2020 0

A  Magistrate  Court sitting in Ile-ife Osun state on Wednesday, arrested  one Tobi Adetunji, over alleged theft of a Bajaj motorcycle. READ ALSO: Police arrests father for defiling 15-year-old daughter to test her virginity The Prosecutor, Insp. Emmanuel Abdullahi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug 4, 2019 at MSN

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COVID-19: Osun govt orders reopening of hotels, relaxation centres

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2020 0

Osun Government on Wednesday ordered the reopening of hotels, and other categories of relaxation centres across the state. READ ALSO: Osun declares August 20 public holiday This is coming after five months of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Daily Times Nigeria learnt that other businesses ordered to commence activities […]

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Osun declares August 20 public holiday

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

The Osun State Government has declared August 20 as a public holiday for hijrah – Muslims’ new year. The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Funke Egbemode, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. The statement read, “The State Government of Osun wishes to inform the public that Thursday, August 20, 2020, […]