Tag: Osun State

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Op-ed EditorAugust 5, 2017

Opinion: Why do people want Gov Aregbesola’s head on a pike?

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Osun West Senatorial bye-election has come and gone, not unexpectedly, with its twists and turns; sounds and ...

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Op-ed EditorJuly 18, 2017

Opinion: Osun, UNICEF and social protection

by Abiodun KOMOLAFE Conscious of the State of Osun’s leading roles in the enhancement of livelihoods and a life of ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJuly 13, 2017

Police reportedly foil attempt by man who wanted to imitate billionaire kidnapper, Evans

The police in Ogun State have foiled the attempt of Mukaila Alatunse, to kidnap his neighbour, Precious Ogundiran. According to Punch, ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJuly 11, 2017

INEC issues Certificate of Return to Adeleke

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has Tuesday presented a  Certificate Of Return to the Senator-Elect, Osun West Senatorial District, ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 30, 2017

Osun pensioners storm the state secretariat over unpaid arrears

In continuation of their protest to press home demand for payment of their pension arrears and gratuities, the Osun State pensioners ...

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Op-ed EditorJune 10, 2017

Opinion: “The genesis of LAUTECH crisis” | 5 takeaways from this Abuja facts article

Last month, the students of LAUTECH published an obituary of their Vice Chancellor, Professor Sulaiman Gbadegeshin,as a form of protest ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 10, 2017

‘I’m an Alfa and a herbalist’ – Man caught with human head confesses

Rasheed Ajibade who was caught with a fresh female head in Osun State, has confessed that he planned to use ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 31, 2017

Aregbesola inaugurates cabinet after two years in office

The governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, has sworn in his cabinet, with less than two years left in his ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 30, 2017

Drug overdose killed Adeleke not poison – Coroner

The coroner inquest set up to probe the death of Isiaka Adeleke, has ruled that late lawmaker died as  result ...

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Op-ed EditorMay 27, 2017

Tribute: Giant strides of the ‘Ajele’ Aregbesola at 60!

by abiodun KOMOLAFE   Two major factors influenced my decision to support Rauf Aregbesola, especially, in his reelection bid as governor of the ...

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Op-ed EditorMay 26, 2017

Opinion: Who killed Serubawon, Isiaka Adeleke?

by abiodun KOMOLAFE   “This thing of being a hero, about the main thing, is to know when to die. Prolonged ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 24, 2017

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Osun (PHOTOS)

A pedestrian bridge in Ikire, Osun State, has collapsed at about 7pm on Tuesday, May 23. A Facebook user, Rasaq ...

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AzeezApril 30, 2017

Osun to investigate death of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke

by Azeez Adeniyi Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state government will set up a panel to probe ...

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ToluApril 26, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Migos disrespected Nigerians in one interview and they’re taking a major L, Davido strikes Osun out of 2017 tour list | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on ...

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SponsorMarch 30, 2017

Union Bank unveils over 100 state-of-the-art branches

Union Bank, Nigeria’s longest-standing and innovative bank, has launched over 100 state-of-the-art branches across Nigeria. This comes as the bank ...

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AzeezMarch 29, 2017

Ife crisis: Afenifere asks police to return suspects to Osun

The pan Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere has asked the police to return suspects arrested for the clash between Hausa traders ...

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Op-ed EditorMarch 28, 2017

Opinion: In defence of Aregbesola and the state of Osun

by Azeez Olaitan One of the reasons conservative party won the UK election in 2010 was their relentless attack against ...

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Op-ed EditorMarch 27, 2017

Opinion: Re | Odds Aregbesola must surmount

by Abiodun KOMOLAFE and Kunle Owolabi   The season of politics and politicking is nigh, no doubt! This is particularly so ...

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Op-ed EditorMarch 9, 2017

Opinion: The succession battle in Osun

by Abiodun KOMOLAFE Let me start by declaring that, no matter the difficulties encountered on Osun State’s journey to greatness, ...

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AzeezMarch 8, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. MINISTERS, OTHERS REJOICE WITH OSINBAJO ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY Members ...

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AzeezMarch 8, 2017

Yoruba, Hausa traders clash leaves 5 dead in Ile-Ife

by Azeez Adeniyi A clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders in Sabo area of Ile-Ife, Osun State has left at ...

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Op-ed EditorMarch 3, 2017

Opinion: Aregbesola has a special place in history

by Abiodun KOMOLAFE   “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what ...

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RoqeebahFebruary 9, 2017

Where is Opon Imo?

The Osun State Government has not always been known for owing salaries and involved in University shut-downs. There was a ...

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AzeezFebruary 3, 2017

Gov. Aregbesola commissions newly constructed council secretariat

Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday said his government decided to establish new Local Council Development Areas ...

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Op-ed EditorJanuary 17, 2017

Opinion: Understanding Osun workers’ salary issues

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE In deference to the dictates of the Holy Book, it is not my practice to jump into ...

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AzeezJanuary 5, 2017

Oba Adeoye withdraws fraud case against Oluwo

The Oluwo of Iwo Oke, Oba Kadiri Adeoye has withdrawn the case he instituted against the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba ...

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RoqeebahDecember 23, 2016

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 23rd of December

  RoqeebahCreative mind. Enthusiast. Learner. Multipotentialite. And here, an assistant editor.

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Op-ed EditorDecember 23, 2016

The Thread: The Osun New Media assistant came on Twitter to invite trouble this morning

The political class in Nigeria is an entitled bunch. They expect our gratitude for building roads, paying salaries, and everything ...

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Op-ed EditorDecember 16, 2016

Opinion: Aregbesola is an astute administrator and a source of hope in the face of a bleak Yoruba future

by Abiodun Komolafe   A ‘nomics’ has been added to the world of economic policies and Nigerians should appreciate it’s ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 13, 2016

“I have not received any salary since I became governor” – Aregbesola

Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has said he has never received salary since his emergence as governor of the ...

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