Osun State Governor Dissolves Seventh Assembly
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dissolved the seventh Osun State Assembly and issued a proclamation for the eighth Assembly. The dissolution of the seventh Assembly comes after the expiration of its four-year term. The eighth Assembly is scheduled to be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at 10 am.
Osun State Governor Dissolves 7th House of Assembly, Proclaims 8th
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dissolved the 7th Osun State House of Assembly and proclaimed the establishment of the 8th Assembly. The dissolution was made in accordance with Section 105, sub-section 3 of the Nigerian Constitution, which gives the governor the power to dissolve the state legislature.
Reactions as the Osun Government says subsidy removal is a wicked and an inhuman act
On Tuesday, the Osun State Government referred to marketers' stockpiling of gasoline as an inhumane and immoral behavior caused by President Bola Tinubu's revocation of the fuel subsidy. Additionally, it threatened to shut down any gas stations in the state found to be intentionally stockpiling the product in order to inflict agony on the populace.
Today's Headlines: Sanwo-Olu Dissolves Cabinet; Seun Kuti Thanks Wife, Legal Team After Release
Sanwo-Olu dissolves cabinet The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has dissolved his cabinet ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on May 29, 2023. Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, will be sworn in for a second term of four years on May 29. The Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the announcement on Wednesday through a circular with No.
New Iyaloja General is appointed by the Osun government.
Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, gave his approval on Thursday to Mrs. Oyebode Aderonke Mary's appointment as the next Iyaloja General of Osun State. Mrs. Awawu Asindemade, the female head of all traders in the state who was appointed Iyaloja General under the administration of former governor Rauf Aregbesola, will be replaced by Oyebode. The governor's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, referred to the new Iyaloja General as "a strong leader of business women" in Osun state in a statement. The governor
Armed Hausa Kidnappers Demand N30 Million After Abducting Cattle Dealer In Oyo
According to the Punch,the relatives of one Olushola Ayanshola are currently in abject distress as a result of the outrageous ransom of N30 million requested by his captors,who kidnapped him along Otu-Alaga road in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area LGA of Oyo state. Following the information acquired by local news reporters,the victim who is a cattle dealer was riding his motorcycle home from his farmland along Alaga road, which is located close to Radio Station in Otu town, on Sunday evening,14th May 2023 when two assailants armed with guns ambushed him and opened fire erratically into the air to terrify passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Governor Adeleke dissolves UNIOSUN Governing Council.
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke ha approved the dissolution of UNIOSUN Governing council with immediate effect. This was contained in a tweet by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed via his twitter handle @iwogoke. According to Mallam Olawale Rasheed, a letter released by the Head of Service, Mr. S.A Aina reads: "the Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Osun University with immediate effect.
Seun Kuti told us that his rank is SENIOR MARSHALL and not GO- Lawyer Adeshina Ogunlana
According to a news that was published by the Punch Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that the lawyers of the remanded Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, have said that contrary to the reports circulating online and print media, which claimed that Seun was crowned “General Overseer” in the cell by inmates, his rank is “Senior Marshall.”
Photos: Reactions Trail The Absence Of Tinubu, Shettima At The Inauguration Church Service
The outgoing vice president of the country, Yemi Osinbajo, has attended the inauguration interdenominational church service at the National Christian Center in Abuja on Sunday. In the picture shared by the Punch, it was gathered that the president elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his vice, Kashim Shettima were not present in the inauguration service which has stirred reactions among Nigerians
I Be Orphan But Family Dey—Seun Kuti Speaks After Being Released
Seun Kuti, an afrobeat singer, has expressed gratitude to everyone who supported his release from police custody. Previously, a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court issued an arrest warrant for Kuti and he was detained at the State Criminal, Investigations and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos.
Seun Kuti Speaks After He Was Released From The Police Detention
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has expressed deep gratitude towards his family, legal advisors, and well-wishers following his release from a week-long detention by the police. SaharaReporters reported that Seun Kuti met the requirements for bail, which led to his release from custody. Earlier, his esteemed lawyers, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) and Kunle Adegoke (SAN), had informed him that administrative approval was pending for his release, which was eventually granted.
Osun Governor Appoints 29 New Permanent Secretaries
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the appointments of 29 new permanent secretaries for the state civil service. The appointments take effect immediately. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, the governor said the new appointments were in line with his administration's commitment to repositioning the civil service and ensuring efficient service delivery.
Reactions As Makinde Says He Is 12% Poorer As Governor In The Last 4 Years
According to Vanguard, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that he has become 12% poorer since becoming governor of the state four years ago. The governor visited the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) headquarters in Ibadan over the weekend and submitted a copy of the end-of-tenure assets declaration form, declaring his assets ahead of the start of his second term in office.
Govenor Adeleke to dualise Old garage-Okefia-Lameco area.
The Executive Governor Osun state, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has concluded plan to dualise Old garage-Okefia-Lameco junction in Osogbo the state capital and he equally directs councils to construct 1.5 km roads each. This was made known on Saturday 20th May, 2022 by Engineer Olusola Ajao, the coordinating director, Osun State Ministry of Works and Transport as he appeared on Osun State Broadcasting Corporation(OSBC) Radio and Television weekly programme "Imole Ayo" put in place by the Chief Press Secretary to Govenor Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed to promote the activities of Governor Adeleke's administration.
Seun Kuti Granted Bail with Conditions as Court Gives Police 48 Hours for Investigation
Ade Ogunlana expressed satisfaction with the court's decision to grant bail to his client. Ogunlana argued that the conditions for bail were fair and reasonable, considering the circumstances of the case. He emphasized that Seun Kuti had cooperated fully with the police during their investigation and had provided a statement as required.
Kidnappers abduct Oyo farmer, demand N30million ransom
A seller of cows in Oyo State was kidnapped along Otu- Alaga Road, in Itsewaju Local Government Area. The kidnappers are now demanding the sum of N30 million to let him go. It was learnt that the old man, Olushola Ayanshola, was coming back from his farm, when he encountered two kidnappers with guns. They stopped him on his motorbike, and fired gunshots indiscriminately, to scare away motorists and other people nearby. They took him into the bushes. All attempts by his family and security personnel to find him
Kidnappers Demand ₦30M Ransom after Abducting Oyo Farmer
A cattle dealer named Olushola Ayanshola was abducted by armed kidnappers on Otu-Alaga Road in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving his family in a state of confusion. The kidnappers, who intercepted Ayanshola while he was returning from his farm on a motorcycle, fired shots into the air to instill fear in passersby.
Osun staff audit not witch-hunt – Adeleke
The Osun State Government has clarified that its proposed staff audit is not intended to target or dismiss civil servants in the state. The government sought to address concerns raised by the labor movement, which had rejected the staff audit, citing previous experiences that caused hardships for workers and pensioners.
Osun governor appoints new Iyaloja General
Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, gave his approval on Thursday to Mrs. Oyebode Aderonke Mary's appointment as the next Iyaloja General of Osun State. According to Punch News, Mrs. Awawu Asindemade, the female head of all traders in the state who was appointed Iyaloja General under the administration of former governor Rauf Aregbesola, will be replaced by Oyebode.
Osun staff audit not a witch hunt, according to Adeleke
The proposed staff audit by the Osun State Government was not intended to be a witch hunt or a plan to fire state employees, according to statements made by the government. The state's labor movement's top officials reportedly rejected the staff audit since previous iterations of this process had put employees and pensioners through excruciating misery, according to The PUNCH.