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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odo-Otin Local Government, Hon. Eniade Francis Damilare has felicitated with Muslim Ummah in Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin Federal Constituency on this year's Eid-Il-Fitr celebration. In a special celebration message, Eniade who is the Chairman of Eniade Foundation, a non-governmental organization that caters for the welfare of youths, aged and less privileged in the society, described Eid as a season of happiness and merrymaking after a period of perseverance and  sober reflection. He urged Muslim Faithfuls to continue in the teachings of unity, brotherliness, peaceful coexistence and love which guided them throughout the Holy month of Ramadan. "Eid-Il-Fitr isn't just for merrymaking, it should be a season that Muslims should reflect and uphold the teachings of Allah. Muslim faithfuls across Osun and IBO federal constituency must remain pious, extend an hand of fellowship to the less privileged at all times and encourage an...

"Eid Mubarak Greetings: Hon. Sanmi Areoye Greets Gov Ademola Adeleke, Yeye Modupeola Sanni Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, SSG Teslim Igbalaye, Speaker R.T. Hon Adewale Egbedun, and His Constituents on the Occasion of Eid Mubarak. The lawmaker representing Atakunmosa East and West State Constituency, Honourable Sanmi Areoye, has extended his warmest and most sincere wishes to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Yeye Modupeola Sanni Adeleke, Chief of Staff Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, SSG Teslim Igbalaye, and the Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Adewale Egbedun and his constituents on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives, and Empowerment, who gave thanks to God for the successful completion of Ramadan, rejoiced with all royal fathers, the league of Imams and Alfas, leaders and members of the People's Democratic Party, and all Muslim Ummah in Atakunmosa East and West State Constituency for reflecting and demonstratin...

Right Hon. Olufemi Popoola greets Chief Adebisi Akande, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Speaker R.T. Hon Adewale Egbedun, and his constituents on the occasion of Eid Mubarak. The Lawmaker representing Boripe/Boluwaro State Constituency, Right Honourable Olufemi Popoola, has extended his warmest and most sincere wishes to Chief Adebisi Akande, Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Right Honourable Adewale Egbedun, and his Boripe/Boluwaro constituents on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Right Honourable Popoola, who gave thanks to God for the successful completion of Ramadan, rejoiced with all royal fathers, the league of Imams and Alfas, Chairman of my party APC,Sooko Tajudeen Lawal,members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and all Muslim Ummah in Boripe/Boluwaro State Constituency for reflecting and demonstrating the true values and obligations of Rama...

Esa Oke/Ayegunle Chieftaincy Tussle: Royal Families Blame Owamiran of Esa-Oke for Escalating Crisis  Armed Thugs Allegedly Disrupt Panel Proceedings in Esa-Oke The longstanding chieftaincy tussle between Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle has taken a new turn, with the royal families of Ido-Ayegunle accusing the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran, of fueling the crisis.   The families, who back Oba Oluwatimileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the rightful Olojudo of Ido-Ayegunle stool, alleged that external interference has worsened the dispute, creating tension in the community and obstructing the work of the Osun State government's panel of inquiry.   It will be recalled that Governor Ademola Adeleke constituted the panel to investigate the chieftaincy dispute between the two towns in the Obokun Local Government Area.   The panel was mandated to determine both the immediate and remote causes of the crisis, which erupted on January 30, 2025, shortly after the state e...

Osun Amotekun Corps to Hold Passing Out Parade for New Recruits on Friday, March 28th, 2025 The Osun Amotekun Corps has officially announced that it will hold a Passing Out Parade for its new recruits on Friday, March 28th, 2025. A total of 1,150 new personnel will be completing their training as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture. The announcement was made by the Board Chairman of the Osun Amotekun Corps, AIG Wale Abass (Rtd), alongside the Corps Commander, Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, in a press statement made available to the newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday. They revealed that the grand event is scheduled to take place at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun State, starting at 10:00 AM. His Excellency, the Governor of Osun State, Sen. Asiwaju Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, will serve as the Chief Guest of Honour for the occasion. A number of distinguished personalities, including prominent figures from various sectors of society and r...

The management of the Osun State University, UNIOSUN, has announced that five of its students lost their lives in a fatal motor accident on Sunday. The University Public Relations officer, Ademola Adesoji, in a statement issued on Monday, said the accident occured around Balogun Area, before Unity School in Ikire, Irewole local government area of Osun State. Adesoji said the accident involved a luxurious bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo resulted in multiple fatalities including five UNIOSUN students. He also revealed that reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, stated that the accident was caused by the head-on collision of the two buses, leading to a severe impact that claimed the lives of several passengers. The name of the students involved in a gashly accident are; Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering, Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level student of Law, Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level student of P...

Communal Crisis: Osun Lawmaker, Oladimeji condemns Ifon, Ilobu, Erin crisis, commends Gov. Adeleke for quick intervention, calls for relief materials for victims Pleaded for relief materials and temporary shelter for the affected victims The lawmaker representing Irepodun/Orolu State Constituency, Honourable Adekunle Oladimeji has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his swift response to the recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities. Speaking on a matter of urgent public importance, Hon. Oladimeji highlighted the extent of damage to lives and properties caused by the clashes. He noted that the incident had set back the warring communities significantly, leaving many inhabitants homeless. The deputy majority Leader acknowledged the state government's efforts to put an end to the long-standing communal clashes.  He appealed to the state government to provide relief materials and temporary shelter to the affected victims. Additionally, he called on the Osun ...

Osun Communal Clash: Adeleke Imposes Fresh Curfew, summon Olufon, Olobu Others To Meeting Following a resurgence of the crisis between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a move to curb its further spread, has announced a new curfew time frame from 6 PM to 6 AM daily until lasting peace is restored. Recall that, following the outbreak of incessant communal clashes in the two communities, Adeleke, a few weeks ago, ordered the imposition of a curfew. The new time frame, 6 PM to 6 AM, was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, where Governor Adeleke was quoted as expressing dissatisfaction over the resurgence of the crisis in the warring communities. Alimi’s press statement reads as follows: “His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, has expressed unhappiness and dissatisfaction with the breakout of fresh communal crises in Ilobu and Ifon. “To this end, the Governor has dir...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State for an initial period of six months. Tinubu said: “In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State having failed to make a request to me as President to issue this proclamation as required by section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, it has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, 18th March, 2025 and I so do. “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period of six months. “In the meantime, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to t...

Osun Legislators discusses Certification, Registration, legal framework on Islamic and Traditional Marriages Registration Bill ... sailed second reading A bill to legally recognize Islamic and traditional marriages in Osun has passed its second reading.  The bill authored by the Lawmaker representing Osogbo State Constituency,Honourable Rasheed Bamidele Lawal christened Osun State Islamic and traditional Marriages,aims to safeguard and legitimize these marriages. The proposed law offers several benefits,including:Increased Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through registration,Standardized Marriage Licenses, ensuring proper documentation,Simplified International Travel Documents for couples,Protection of rights for couples and their families, ensuring access to legal recourse and social benefits. To legitimize Islamic and Traditional Marriages to be in tandem with Court marriage and be recognized all over the world, Osun State House of Assembly on Tuesday debated on Osun State Isl...

Ijaws in Delta state protest against FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. Appeal to President Bola Tinubu to call him to order over recent denigrating comments, against the Ijaw Ethnic nationality.

The accusations that we engaged in partisan behavior during the recruitment process are not only baseless but also malicious The recruitment exercise was open, transparent, and merit-based, with no consideration given to political affiliations. The process was designed to ensure that only the most qualified individuah were selected to serve in our esteemed organization The 1,000 cadets who were invited to the camp underwent a rigorous selection process. They first submitted their application forms online, which were then reviewed for completeness and accuracy. Following that, we invited all applicants for further scrutiny, including submission of academic credentials and verification of results Only those who passed these stages were invited to undergo physical screening and fitness tests. It was only after passing these thorough assessments that the selected candidates were invited to report to the camp.

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in 2023 Mr. Peter Obi has just arrived at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Bauchi. Peter Obi Who is accompanied by Senator Nanadi Usman among other political actors in the party was received by the Chairman PDP Governors Forum and the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed at the Ramat house.  Governor Bala Mohammed and the Peter Obi are currently in a Closed door meeting and they are expected to brief the journalists on the outcome after the meeting

The Osun State House of Assembly is set to hold its annual Ramadan lecture tomorrow, in line with its tradition.  The event, scheduled for tomorrow morning,under the spiritual guidance of the Assembly's Chief Imam Alhaji Abdul Fatai Adebisi will feature Alhaji Muhiyiddein Salman, a renowned Islamic icon and Chief Imam of Offa, Kwara State, as the guest speaker. Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Right Honourable Adewale Egbedun, will host Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, as a special guest of honour. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, will chair the occasion. This year's lecture is themed "Duties of Leaders and Followers" and will take place at the Assembly's central mosque.  According to a released authored and signed by the state parliament deputy clerk information and public Relations Mr Laide Lawal urged Assembly's Muslim community  to attend the event en masse and reflect on the significance of the Ramadan lecture....

Ramadan 2025: Ghaff Unity Feed's Over 2000 Muslim Faithfuls In Ede, Holds Special Prayers For PBAT, Oyetola, Nigeria and APC Ede, Osun State, witnessed a significant gathering of Muslim faithfuls and All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Ede North Local Government. The occasion was a special prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Honourable Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, and APC leaders and members in Ede and Osun State. The 2-in-1 event, which  which included a Ramadan lecture was organized by the party in the local government, was attended by prominent figures, including Hon. Ghaffar Ajani Ayodeji, popularly known as Ghaff Unity. The organizer of the event, Hon. Ghaffar Ajani Ayodeji, urged muslims to maximise the opportunities provided by the Ramadan period, offer prayers and supplications to Allah for the continued peace and development of Osun. He charged muslim faithfuls to remain steadfast in the teachings of Allah while he urged ...

Dr. Deji Adeleke: A Born Philanthropist. Hon Sanmi Areoye congratulates him as he turns 68 The Lawmaker representing  Atakunmosa East and West State Constituency in Osun State House of Assembly,Honourable Sanmi Areoye has congratulated Dr. Adeleke, describing him as a kind-hearted and compassionate personality. In his 68th congratulatory message Hon. Areoye held that Dr. Adeleke's philanthropic efforts know no bounds, and his contributions to reclaiming Osun State Government from 12 years of APC misrule are unparalleled. As a global business icon, his impact on the state's infrastructural development has been significant. He noted that as a philanthropist, Dr. Adeleke has made significant impacts on human development and welfare. According to Honourable Sanmi Areoye the 68th birthday celebrant has provided scholarships to over 2,000 students annually and has supported various charitable causes a feat which he affirmed that his philanthropic efforts have earned him recognition a...

Heartfelt felicitations on your 68th birthday to an illustrious Ede-born business icon and Philanthropist per excellent : Ehia Olu. Akhabue celebrates Dr Deji Adeleke Today, March 6th. 2025, we celebrate a quintessential and remarkable individual, Dr. Deji Adeleke, a man of many parts, whose life's work has left an indelible mark on the world of business, education, power generation, and a philanthropy. As he marks his 68th birthday today, we honor God in his life, his achievements, dedication, and  unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others that comes across his way. Deji Adeleke's journey to success is a testament to his hard work, resilience, and vision. Born into a humble family of Senator Raji Ayoola Adeleke and Mama Esther Adeleke on March 6th, 1957 in Enugu, in the present day Enugu State. He rose through the ranks to become one of Nigeria's most respected and accomplished businessmen. His foray into the business world began with a modes...