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Federal Allocation to Osun state can’t even pay electricity bills [DETAILS]
Osun state might just be facing its hardest financial month ever with the total Federal Allocation accrued to the state just a tad above N6 million. According to the document…
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Just In: Osun state doctors sacked
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has sacked doctors, who have been on strike for the past few months. The mass termination was announced on Friday at a press conference…
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Kikiowo Ileowo: A Rejoinder to ‘A prayer for Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the impatient reformer’
In my few years of sojourn on earth, I have encountered diverse kinds of people; but of all humans, Nigerians stand out. Nigerians are a special breed of people. Our…
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Fresh bailout request: Aregbesola slams PDP… but denies nothing
Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party in the state for questioning his fresh request for bailout funds from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The…
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‘It’s embarrassing for Aregbesola to be begging CBN for another bailout’ – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state has criticised the Governor, Rauf Aregbesola for allegedly begging the Central Bank of Nigeria to release fresh bailout funds. The opposition party made…
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Osun state advertises job vacancy to replace striking doctors
by Emeka Nwankwo The Governor Rauf Aegbesola led Osun state government has advertised vacancies at hospitals in the state. The advert was reportedly aired on Osun State Broadcasting Corporation and signed…
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Aregbesola, Osun lecturers at war over mass sack
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has fired lecturers and other members of staff at the Osun State Colleges of Education in Ilesa and Ila Orangun. The termination letters for the affected staff,…
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Ooni of Ife begins nationwide tour, visits Aregbesola (PHOTOS)
The recently crowned Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has kicked off his nationwide tour. The thank-you tour will see the monarch pay courtesy visits to key politicians and public…
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Minority Leader of Osun state Assembly, Oladejo Makinde dies
Oladejo Makinde, the Minority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, is dead. Makinde, who represents Ife Central Constituency died on Sunday afternoon, in a hospital in Ekiti state.…
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‘There’s no money’, ‘We must go back to the farms’ | The lamentations of Governor Aregbesola
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, is heavily lamenting over the financial crisis in his state. Aregbesola says Osun received only N55m from the Federation Account for the month of September, 2015,…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Afenifere leader resigns | Buhari waiting for senate confirmation | Police to reopen Dele Giwa’s case | More stories
Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti resigns. Ynaija Nigeria government set to stop Dansuki overseas medical trip. Premium Times Troops raids militants hideouts, recovers weapons. Punch CJN explains reasons EFCC, ICPC fail…
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Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi emerges new Ooni of Ife
A successor for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuawde, has been announced by the Osun state government. The appointment of Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi as the new Ooni…
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Soldiers guilty of rigging Ekiti, Osun elections should be dismissed – Opadokun
Ayo Opadokun, the Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, has enjoined the Nigeria military to dismiss any officer found guilty of working with politicians to rig the 2014 governorship…
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‘Aregbesola owes over 1-year worth of hotel bills in Osun’
Hotel owners in Osun state say they are struggling to stay afloat as a result of the refusal of the Governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola to pay debts incurred by guests…
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Osun state students harass Deputy governor
Students in Osun state-owned tertiary institutions, on Monday, held hostage the deputy governor of the state, Titi Laoye-Tomori, at the State Secretariat, in Osogbo. Before the hostage-taking incident, the students…
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PDP claims Aregbesola is misspending bailout fund meant for salaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola of paying N20 billion to a road contractor, Slava Yediteppe, from the N34.988 billion bailout received from the Central…
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The spirit of late Bola Ige will not sleep, until… – Aregbesola
The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, revealed that the spirit of the late Chief Bola Ige, was still tormenting his killers almost 14 years after he was murdered. Aregbesola, disclosed…
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#JJmeetsOgbeni: 7 things we learnt from Omojuwa’s interview with Aregbesola
Japheth Omojuwa, columnist and social commentator, had a Tweet Meet with Rauf Aregbesola, Governor of Osun state, today on Twitter. Omojuwa asked pertinent questions from Governor Aregbesola, on issues related…
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Osun workers asked to bring primary school certificate before getting salaries
The government of Osun has made it difficult for civil servants in the state to receive their salary arrears. The state government on Tuesday, demanded the presentation of workers primary school certificates for screening…
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Davido takes a tour of his ‘possible inheritance’ (PHOTOS)
Davido was recently in his hometown, in Osun state to attend the maiden convocation of Adeleke University, which is owned by his billionaire dad Deji Adeleke. The artiste, alongside his brother Adewale Adeleke and members of…
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Osun group pushes for presidential appointment for Osun judge
The Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State has recommended Justice Folahanmi Oloyede of Osun State Judiciary to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointment as one of the judges…
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It’s a Lai, the APC is “proud” of Aregbesola
The national publicity secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, has defended the governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, stating that Aregbesola's inability to pay workers salaries is…
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Majority Leader reportedly seen sweeping Osun State Assembly, as workers go on strike
Once upon a time not-too-long ago, Justice Folahanmi Oloyede wrote a petition calling for the probe of Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over his alleged financial recklessness with the state's…
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A moment of silence for Osun State’s education system
Words by Simon Utsu My good friends, the moment we have all been praying against is finally here. Can we please observe a moment of silence for education in Osun…
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‘Tinubu should not set Yoruba land on fire’ – Bode George
Erstwhile Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has warned the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, against setting fire on Yoruba land, by…
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Aregbesola takes a swipe at Osun Judge over call for his impeachment
Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola described Justice Folahanmi Oloyede who petitioned the state house of assembly to investigate him and his deputy, Titilayo Laoye-Tomori for alleged mismanagement of the state…
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Osun lecturer ‘faints’ when he discovers N150 was paid as his salary
Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola is pulling some stunts on the workers in the state, a move that is becoming quite worrisome. A lecturer in a tertiary institution in Osun…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose takes another swipe at PMB, Judge’s petition against Aregbesola dismissed, PMB sacks 8 GEDs, More stories
Saraki seeks foreign assistance to rebuild North-east. This Day APC urges banks, FG not to grant Mimiko loan. Leadership Presidency denies claims that PMB spent N2.2 billion on US trip.…
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The judge who petitioned Aregbesola, is in troubled waters
Justice Folahanmi Oloyede may have gotten herself into a fix, over the petition she wrote against Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola. Oloyede had accused the governor of corruption and called on…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: N1.5bn missing in Niger-Delta account, PMB will cut down on number of ministries, NNPC gets deadline queries, More stories
EFCC invites judge who called for Aregbesola’s impeachment. YNaija Air Force, Army repel Boko Haram attack on Borno village. Leadership N1.5billion missing from account of Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.…
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The September Standard
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- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy