The Osun State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas of the State. The development is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji. Curfew Imposition is sequel to fighting that broke broke between Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities on Saturday. At … Read more
Courtrooms in Osun State have been shut down with immediate effect with court staff below level 12 ordered to work from home. The development is sequel to a directive given by state chief judge, Justice Adepele Ojo. The directive is coming in the wake of five cases of the deadly B117 strain of COVID-19 recorded … Read more
A 44-year-old father, Kazeem Olapade, has been remanded at Ilesa correctional facility by a Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun, for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. Olapade was on Friday docked on three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse, indecent assault and canal knowledge of his daughter (name withheld). Police prosecutor, Inspector Jacob Akintunde, disclosed that … Read more
Gunmen on Sunday night abducted some travellers along Omoh/Erin-Ijesha road in Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State. The travellers were reportedly taken to nearby bush around Ori-Oke Omoh while others were left at the scene. Osun State Corps Commander of Amotekun outfit, General Bashir Adewinbi who confirmed the incident, added that numbers abducted are … Read more
Cross-over 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, Eko hot blog gathered. A statement by Mr Wole Oyebamiji, the Secretary to State Government, in Osogbo, said government had directed the … Read more
Youth Carnival, New Year Rallies The Osun government has announced ban on youth carnival as well as New Year rallies and ceremonies in the state. The government also directed social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres and allied centres Eko hot blog gathered that henceforth they should operate at half capacities. A statement issued … Read more
Food Security, Osun The Federal Government says it is ready to commence all year round farming in Osun to ensure food security and avert the possible effects of food scarcity in the dry season. Mr Paul Ikonne, Executive Secretary, National Agricultural Land Development Authority ( NALDA), made the disclosure during an on-the-spot assessment of irrigation … Read more
Police have on Monday evening, uncovered a ritualist den allegedly operated by two siblings identified as Tajudeen Monsuru and Tajudeen Lawa in Yemoja Area in Iwo, Osun State. The Nation gathered that a woman identified as Mutiat Alani went missing and the police launched an investigation into the matter. A resident identified as Olaide said … Read more
Some youths under the aegis of Face of #EndSARS Movement, on Monday, held a protest in Osogbo, Osun State capital. They marched through the streets of Osogbo to the Osun State House of Assembly, demanding an audience with the leadership of the Assembly. Read Also: Insecurity: Buhari Hails Nigerian Army The led by Emmanuel Adebisi … Read more
The Government of Osun State has announced the transfer of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital to Osun State University. In a tweet on the government twitter handle, it was made known that Osun State University has taken over Lautech Teaching Hospital. “The State Govt of Osun announce that the Osun State University has … Read more
 Despite reports of frosty relationship between them, Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has commended his successor, Gboyega Oyetola over his management of the state affairs. In a letter to Oyetola on his second year anniversary in office, Aregbesola admonished the governor to always put the people on the front burner of the state … Read more
Peace The Osun government, on Saturday, called on residents of the state and Nigerians in general to embrace peace and unity in order to move the country forward. The state Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mr Olalekan Badmus, made the call during the First Asepo Omo Igbomina Day, held in Ila-Orangun, Osun. Read … Read more
National Universities Commission (NUC) has dissolved the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Abubakar Rasheed, executive secretary of NUC, announced the dissolution of the joint ownership of the institution at press conference on Friday. LAUTECH was established by the old Oyo state government in 1990, but the creation of Osun state, carved … Read more
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has put an end to the curfew imposed 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, Funke Egbemode, on Wednesday, the governor was … Read more
The Osun State government on Friday announced that with effect from November 1, it will begin the payment of new minimum wage to its civil servants throughout the state. The government also announced the lifting of the ban on annual salary increment and also embargo on promotions and conversions with immediate effect in order to … Read more
Osun has announced resumption for all public and private schools across the state. The government noted the schools should resume academic activities on Monday November 2, 2020 to conclude the extended 3rd term. This was contained in an announcement by the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education, Mrs. C.K Olaniyan. The statement reads: “This is to … Read more
Osun government has announced the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew Osun government has announced the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to curtail the looting of government and private property by hoodlums under disguise of EndSARS protest. A statement by Mr Wole Oyebamiji, the Secretary to State Government, said the curfew will … Read more
The Nigerian AirForce on Wednesday said it had apprehended some personnel who allegedly meted out corporal punishment on hoodlums engaging in nefarious activities during curfew in Ilesha. On Tuesday a viral video on Twitter showed men of the Nigerian AirForce flogging young men with stick. In a statement on its official twitter page, it said … Read more
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has given those who invaded public and private edifice to cart away goods ultimatum to return what they stole. The governor warned that failure to return all items taken within 72 hours will lead to carry heavy penalty. He issued the warning while addressing newsmen when he visited places attacked … Read more
looting in Osogbo, Ede, Ikirun, Iwo and other part There was massive looting in Osogbo, Ede, Ikirun, Iwo and other part of the Osun State on Saturday. Earlier, it was gathered that hoodlums on Saturday, forcefully entered a private warehouse at MDS, old garage, Osogbo where they looted motorcycles, television and among others. Read Also: … Read more