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Osun government and politics of plurality By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State deserves a pat on the back for instructing the three senators representing the state in the Upper Chamber to “mobilize support for former Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nomination as Minister” during last week’s screening exercise. Of course, it is a gesture that could not be caged! But beyond sheer propaganda, did the senators’ support amount to anything? Are we saying that, as senators, they cannot reason or talk unaided? If Osun senators have spoken against Nominee Oyetola, would the senate have rejected him and would…

Osun’s Sallah scuffles and Abuja’s dog meat By Festus Adedayo

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Two issues engage this piece today. Each of them is reflected in animal imagery. The first has a dog as the totem of its analysis. The second too is better explained by the bestial engagement of rams. Let us begin with the latter. Last Wednesday, Osun state witnessed a bestial ram fight. Children in, especially northern and western parts of Nigeria, grew up to see the perennial rituals of ram – called agbo in Yoruba – fight. By the way, ram flaunting during Id-el Kabir celebrations is more than part…

Why we suspended Ileya Free Train Ride – Osun Govt

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The Osun State Government has blamed a damaged train track as the reason behind its decision to suspend the free train ride for indigenes coming for the Ileya festival from Lagos and its environs. The state government had put in place proper machinery to offer the Imole Train services but was forced to suspend the service after the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) informed it of a train accident around Abeokuta – Lagos old gauge line. Announcing the suspension of the free train ride, the Osun State Ministry of Commerce expressed…

CORONATION: Dambazau To Be installed As Jagunmolu of Ede Wed 7th

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As part of the activities lined up to commemorate the 15th Coronation Anniversary of Oba (Dr) Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Agbale Laminisa 1, the Timi of Ede land, Osun state, the Monarch will confer on Lt.Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior, the esteemed title of Jagunmolu of Ede land. In a statement by the Chairman Planning Committee, Prof. Tajudeen Akanji said the event will hold on Wednesday June 7, 2023 in Ede, Osun state. Akanji said the choice of Lt. Dambazau for the…

I have forgiven All Those who Offended Me – Gov Adeleke * Ataoja, Timi of Ede Endorse Adeleke for Second Term

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Following the unanimous Supreme Court verdict that reaffirmed his election, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has stated that he had forgiven all those who might have offended him during his struggle to assume the leadership of the state.   Governor Adeleke stated this while on a thank you visit to the Palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olaonipekun (Larooye II) and Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa1) after the Supreme Court victory.   ” I’m now a Governor for all. For those who…

Eid-il-Fitr: Continue with the act of love, sacrifice – Gov Adeleke urges Muslims

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has urged Muslim faithfuls in the state not to jettison the virtue of love and sacrifice the holy month of Ramadan teaches.   The Governor while felicitating with Muslims on the celebration of the 2023 Eid-ul-fitr charges the Muslim faithfuls to continue to live with love, sacrifice and piety as they did throughout the holy month of Ramadan.   “I rejoice with fellow Muslims across Osun State on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. While we throng the Eid ground for prayers…

Eid-el-Fitr: Osogbo agog as Gov Adeleke promises action on Ilesa Garage-Testing Ground Road ● Adeleke is Allah’s choice for us,says Chief Imam Osogbo

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The Oke Baale Osogbo Eid praying ground was agog today as Governor Ademola Adeleke joined Muslim faithfuls for the eid-el-fitr prayers to mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.   The Executive Governor of Osun State who was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, Hon Muniru Raji, Hon Ganiyu Olaoluwa, Hon Kolapo Alimi and other prominent leaders, assured the people of Osogbo and Osun state of his resolve to forge ahead with his pro-people policies, describing the basic task of government as caring…

ElD-EL-FITRI: Osun Govt offers free Train service from Lagos to Osogbo

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The Osun State Government under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke has put in place necessary measures to make movement convenient for its citizens in and out of the State during Eld-El-Fitri celebration.   Mrs Kehinde Odediran, Coordinating Director, Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Empowerment said this in a statement on Tuesday, 18th April, 2023 in Osogbo.   Mrs Odediran said the train would leave Lagos terminus to Osogbo by 10.am on Thursday, 20th April, 2023 and return to Lagos on Monday, 24th April, 2023 by 10.am.   She…

2023 Census: Osun Govt inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee …. assures of full support for a successful exercise in the state

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The Osun State Government has today inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Population and Housing Census with a focus on ensuring that facts and figures about the state are correctly compiled during the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census Governor Ademola Adeleke who was represented at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye assured the committee and the National Population Commission (NPC) of the full commitment of the state government in ensuring a successful 2023 census and addressing any challenges that might…

University of Ilesa has come to stay – Gov Adeleke

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Osun State Governor,Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the recent appointments of principal officers for the University of Ilesa as part of the fulfillment of his promise to nurture a sustainable tertiary institution for Ijeshaland.   In a statement issued today at Osogbo, Governor Adeleke reaffirmed his commitment to building a sound footed university which he said informed his approval of a leading academic of international repute, Prof Taiwo Asaolu as the Vice Chancellor of the university.     Commending the applause the new appointments elicited from Ijesha society, the State…