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Osun government seals off 23 ‘substandard’ schools
The Osun State government on Monday sealed off 23 private schools it said were “substandard” across the state.
Oluwo: Insecurity in Nigeria is perennial problem
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi said insecurity in Nigeria is a perrenial challenge which requires a linear process to be tamed.
Oyo Amotekun intercepts 80 herdsmen with bows, arrows
Amotekun operatives have intercepted a truckload of about 80 Fulani herdsmen in the Iwo Road area of Ibadan.
Sunday Igboho attacks Asiwaju Tinubu, Ooni, others
A controversial Yoruba activist and acclaimed warlord, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, on Tuesday, attacked some prominent leaders in the southwest region of the country.
Retired teachers protest non-payment of gratuity, pension in Osun
Many retired teachers in Iwo, Osun State under the contributory pension scheme on Monday took to the street, protesting alleged non-payment of their pension and gratuity.
Osun monarch declares war on ritualists
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has declared war against ritual killings in his domain, saying he would confiscate the ritualists’ den that was recently discovered in Iwo.
#EndSARS: Osun governor, predecessor meet Iwo Muslim community
In line with presidential directives, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, have met with a section of the Muslim community in the state, urging them to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in its quest to stem youth unrest and in the wake of the recent #EndSARS protest.
#EndSARS: Traditional rulers push for dialogue to resolve youth grievances
Traditional rulers across the country have lent their voice to the call on the youth who staged the recent nationwide protests against police brutality to embrace dialogue in resolving their grievances.
Two die in Osun auto crash
Two persons were confirmed dead on Saturday in a fatal auto accident along Iwo-Ibadan road in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State.
Ibadan communities drag DisCo before NERC over ‘eight-year erratic power supply’
The Lalupon/Iwo Road Feeder Electricity Consumers Association, Ibadan, has dragged Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) before the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over alleged erratic power supply in the area for the past eight years.
Oluwo condemns Olufon’s murder, calls for probe
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has condemned the killing of Olufon of Ifon, Oba Adegoke Adeusi, calling on security agency to fish out the perpetrators.
#EndSARS: Osun monarch wants leadership of next protest
An Osun monarch, the Oluwo of Iwo, AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has enjoined the youth in the state to make him their leader whenever the need arises to hold another protest against police brutality.
Former finance minister highlights six economic opportunities for Nigeria, Africa
Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Saturday, highlighted six economic opportunities for Nigeria and other African countries as they strive to recover from the negative shocks of the pandemic.
#EndSARS: Court remands three for looting senator’s properties
An Osogbo Magistrates’ Court in Osun State has remanded three men for allegedly looting the home and farm of a senator representing Osun west senatorial district, Adelere Oriolowo.
NiMet predicts hazy, sunny weather activities Monday to Wednesday
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy, sunny weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
#EndSARS: Mob invades Senator Folarin’s residence
The mostly angry youth looted several new motorcycles at the Oluyole home of the lawmaker. Other materials carted away are freezers, grinding machines and other valuables.
#EndSARS: Hoodlums attack Osun council secretariat
During the attack, the hoodlums damaged properties and set a vehicle ablaze, sources at the Oluwo of Iwoland’s palace confirmed.
#EndSARS: Two policemen killed in Ibadan
Two policemen and one civilian have been confirmed dead as a result of fracas that ensued between the protesters and policemen in Abayomi area of Ibadan on Thursday.
Nigerian government expending N113.37 billion on road projects in Osun – minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday disclosed that the Federal Government is expending N113.67 billion on road construction and rehabilitation across Osun State.
Nigerian doctors begin strike over pay, facilities
Nigerian doctors in state-run hospitals began an indefinite strike on Monday to demand a pay rise, better welfare and adequate facilities, union leaders said.
Nigerian health workers begin strike September 13
Health Workers on Monday gave the Federal Government ultimatum to address all their demands before September 13 or they will proceed on strike.
Nigerian doctors begin strike over pay, inadequate facilities
Nigerian resident doctors in state-run hospitals began an indefinite strike on Monday to demand a pay rise, better welfare and adequate facilities, union leaders said.
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President Buhari appoints new DTCA, NIIA chiefs
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Plateau senator seeks Nigerian government’s support for victims of yam market fire
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Bauchi: Police nab kidnappers, cattle rustlers, bandits terrorising communities
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Niger PDP crisis: Ward chairman pleads with members to remain calm
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Gunmen attack another Imo police station, kidnap one, injure others
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