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NLC: We hope Osun government will pay new minimum wage
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun says it is optimistic that the state government will pay the new approved National Minimum Wage when President Muhammadu Buhari assents to the bill.
Gunmen attack mosque-bound Muslims in Osogbo
Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have apprehended one of the gunmen that attempted to kill Muslims at Aleluya Estate Mosque, Osogbo, Osun State,at about 6am on Wednesday.
Osun governorship tribunal delivers judgment on PDP’s petition Friday
The Osun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, is to deliver judgment on the complaints lodged against the outcome of the September 2018 election in the state by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate in the poll, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
House of Reps suspends plenary to April
The House of Representatives has suspended plenary to April 2 to enable members engage Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at committee level on the defense of 2019 budget proposal.
Osun government shuts three tertiary institutions over violent protest
The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has ordered the closure of three tertiary institutions in the state following a protest which turned violent in Ilesa.
Irate youths protest electricity disruption in Osun
A group of youths in Ilesha, Osun on Monday staged a violent protest over disconnection of electricity in the town by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
Osun elections: 2,500 voters expected to take part in supplementary poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun says 2,500 registered voters are expected to take part in the supplementary election for Oriade Constituency in Osun State Assembly on March 23.
36 states borrowed N2 trillion above generated revenue in 2017
Osun State is leading the 35 other states of the federation in accumulating a N2 trillion debt more than the gross revenue they generated in the 2017 financial year, a report has shown.
Governor Oyetola orders integrity test on houses
Osun State governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, has ordered that integrity test be carried out on old and weak houses across the state.
Official: No return to modulated salary in Osun
Mr Adelani Baderinwa, the immediate past Osun Commissioner for Information and Strategy, who is the current supervisor of same ministry, says it is untrue that the state government intends to return to the era of modulated salary, also known as half salaries.
Man bags four months jail term over $100 online scam
For defrauding an American citizen the sum of $100, an Osun State High Court, sitting in Osogbo has sentenced one Adeniyi Ebenezer (aka Mary Oliver) to four months imprisonment.
Governor Yari: President Buhari expects cooperation from new governors forum
The outgoing chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has said President Muhammadu Buhari expects all the cooperation he can get from the new crop of state governors, as he begins his second term.
Governor Oyetola: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun capable to deliver
Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has expressed confidence in the ability of Lagos State Governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State counterpart, Governor-elect Dapo Abiodun to perform to the expectation of their people.
Supreme Court frees lawyer disbarred for misconduct
The Supreme Court has set aside the May 21, 2015 decision of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) which disbarred Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kule Kalejaye, for engaging in professional misconduct.
Governor Oyetola appoints SSG, CoS, DCoS
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Thursday made three major appointments.
Vandals of electrical installation to get two years jail terms in Ekiti
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has inaugurated an Electricity Regulatory Act, which forbids theft and vandalism of electricity equipment and installation in the state.
Bauchi elections: They’re after my life – returning officer
Mrs. Dominion Anosike, the returning officer for Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, in the gubernatorial election, has written to Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting to appear before the electoral body at its headquarters in Abuja.
Oba Adekunle: Our military must not be dragged into politics
The Olowu of Kuta in Osun, Oba Hammed Adekunle, has warned those he described as ‘unscrupulous’ politicians to stop politicising the military.
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Man jailed 15 years in Ekiti for manslaughter
A 52-year-old man, Joshua Akanbi, has been jailed for 15 years by an Ado Ekiti High Court for manslaughter. He committed the offence during a land dispute between Ayede Ekiti and Itaji Ekiti in 2017.
NAF to take delivery of battle aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force says it will take delivery of Augusta 109 power helicopter from Italy soon, to strengthen its arsenal for the fight against insurgency in the North-West.
Stakeholders seek NJC intervention on violence during Rivers elections
Stakeholders in Rivers State on Tuesday has called on the National Judicial Commission (NJC) to ensure justice is meted out to perpetrators of violence during and after the 2019 general elections.
Election petitions: PCA Bulkachuwa threatens to deal with erring judges
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, on Wednesday warned that the court will not hesitate to deal decisively with any chairman or member of the Election Petitions Tribunal found wanting in the discharge of his or her duties.
Atiku Abubakar: I’ll reclaim my mandate
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to reclaim his stolen mandate.
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ADP gives DSS, IGP 48 hours to bring to book, killers of Oyo Reps...
The National Leadership of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, yesterday gave 48-hour ultimatum to the Director-General, Department of State Services, DSS, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammad Abubakar Adamu, and other security agencies to arrest and prosecute the killers of Olatoye Temitope Sugar, member, Federal House of Representatives.
New Zealand shooting: Firms consider pulling ads from social media
Some New Zealand companies are weighing whether to advertise on social media as two industry groups urged them not to in the wake of recent mass shooting in Christchurch that was live-streamed on Facebook and redistributed on other platforms.
Bauchi elections: Court adjourns hearing on governorship poll suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned till Thursday the hearing of the main suit which gave rise to the interlocutory order of the court stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission from continuing with the collation of the March 9, 2018 governorship election, Bauchi State.
British premier seeks brief Brexit delay from hesitant EU
Britain will write to the EU on Wednesday to seek a short delay to Brexit, but Brussels has warned any decision may only come next week — just before the scheduled departure date.
Senate may pass 2019 budget in April
The Senate Tuesday resumed the consideration of the general principles of the 2019 Appropriation Bill with more knocks on the budget.