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Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State, Barrister Oluwole Jimi-Bada has joined thousands of well-wishers across the globe in wishing the pragmatic State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, a congratulation on his birthday. The erudite Lawyer in the temple of justice, In his message sent on Thursday 3rd, July 2023 via his senior legal adviser, Mr Oladini Debo in Osogbo the state capital, described Honourable Sunday Bisi as a democrat, a relentless protagonist for a good cause and a strong advocate for responsive government. Recounting his exemplary leadership capacity and commitment to the struggle of rescuing the state from the comatose and returning power to the hands of Osun Masses. The Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bada thanks God Almighty for the life of the celebrant, for sustaining him and sparing his life till today and causing him to witness the result of his struggle of liberation in our d...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Special Adviser on Agriculture to the Governor of Osun State, Hon. Olaniran Akanfe Atidade felicitate with the Osun State PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi. In the birthday message, the Special Adviser said, "I want to use this moment to felicitate with own Shine Shine Bobo, the political life wire of our time, on his womb escape.  "Hon. Sunday Bisi is a great man that knows what is right at the right time. His level of loyalty is second to none, which always makes him to stand out among his peers. "His immense contribution to our success in the last year, July 16th election was immeasurable. A leader like you is rare and your style of leadership is worthy of emulation.  "On this special day of yours, may God answer all your silent prayers. May you continue to excel in all ramifications. I wish you long life and prosperity." Signed: Hon. Olaniran Akanfe Atidade Special Adviser on Agriculture to the Executive Governor of Osun ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Special Adviser on Transport, Hon. Moshood Yakubu Adejare has felicitated with Hon Sunday Bisi Popularly known as Shine Shine Bobo, The Amiable Party Chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State on auspicious occasion of his birthday. Moshood, who eulogized the virtues of Hon. Bisi, said the life of the PDP state chairman has been beneficial to mankind. The Special Adviser on transport to the Governor Ademola Adeleke in a statement released at his country home in Ifon Orolu kingdom noted: “with delight Hon. Sunday’s invaluable contributions to the development of Osun State since its creation”. He said Sunday is one politician that holds his people dear to his heart at all times. “Since his entry into partisan politics and later joined founding fathers of PDP in 1998 to formed this umbrella party, Hon. Bisi has never looked back and he is a sheer Politician as he assured the party members after 2018 gubernatorial election that our pa...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  It was record birthing yesterday 31st July 2023 when the newly sworn in Chairman of the Governing Council of The Ila College of Education Elder Peter Adebayo Babalola thronged the citadel of learning in company of his mamoth entourage where he was received with warmth and regard by the management team of the Institution led by the Provost, Professor A Jimoh Atanda. Earlier in the day, party stalwarts in Ila Local Government had waited at the boundary to receive the Governing Council Chairman. The Chairman's first point of call was at the palace of the Orangun of Ila where Elder Peter Adebayo had gone to pay royal homage on the paramount Ruler. In his speech, his Majesty recalled his long standing relationship and friendship with the Board Chairman. Kabiesi had told the visiting Guests that he is particularly happy with the family of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke because according to him, the family has been showing more than a passing ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Leadership of Community Development Council, Osun State Chapter has paid courtesy visit to Osun State Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere in his office today.  The State Chairman of the Council,Alhaji Isa Abubakar who led the delegation hailed the Commissioner's sterling  performances when he was Olorunda Council Chairman and his impactful antecedents remain frame of reference mostly in different communities under His Local Government Area.  The leadership of the Council seeks more collaboration and supports from the government. They also berated the ill-treatment and the neglect they experienced by the previous administration of APC in Osun State.  Furthermore, the State Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Isa applauded the Governor of Osun State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke for the giant strides recorded across communities of the State since assuming office, he pr...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun has revealed a plan by the 8th Assembly to partner with mobile telecommunication giant, Globacom in fixing the dormant Assembly E-Library. The Speaker made this known today when he hosted the Executive members of the company led by Mr Kofoshi in his office. You will recall that shortly after his inauguration as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Egbedun had conducted a tour on the library to assess the state of the facility. The Speaker was however dissatisfied with the condition of the facility in spite of the humongous amount that has went into it in the past, promising to initiate interventions to resuscitate it in order to aid the work of the House and serve the public who visit the legislative house. While addressing the visitor, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun said he desired a good E-Library for Osun Assembly that will serve as a research centre for the Honourable members, staff...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State has assigned the portfolios and ranks of newly appointed Special Advisers. This was unveiled at the State’s Secretariat on Wednesday in Osogbo where former executive Vice Chairman Orolu local govt, Hon. Moshood Yakub Adejare makes list of 10 Ranks Cabinet member. Speaking during the inauguration of the state new cabinet members held at the State Government Secretariat, Osogbo, Adeleke said a merit-based process was ensured in the cabinet selection with a view to scoring high goals on good governance. The governor charged the members to come up with new innovative ideas that will re-engineer the state’s economy in order to satisfy high expectations that the people of the state have in his administration. Here are the full lists of special advisers LIST OF SPECIAL ADVISERS – CABINET RANKS Azeez Badmus – Information and Communication Technology Hon Moshood Yakubu- Transport Dr Adekunle Akindele- Public Health H...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Earlier today, Osun State Honourable Commissioner For Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Oyegbami R.A embarks on inspecting and visiting Osun Rural Acess and Agricultural Marketing Project headed by Engr, Popoola Rasaq Okediya who is the Project Coordinator of the Agency.  The Permanent Secretary introduced the Honourable Commissioner, to the management team and staff of the Agency who received the grassroots politician with laudable ovation that occupied the airspace.  The Honorable Commissioner, while unveiling his address, calls for sincerity of purpose, full co-operation, dint of hard work and determination among the staff of the Agency, in order to meet up with agenda of the Mr Governor which in consonance with project delivery which shall enhance and aid rural and community development.  He further added that he dislikes abandoned projec...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Osun State Government, through the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, has taken decisive steps to amicably resolve the ongoing land dispute that has been causing unrest in Ile-Ogbo and other Adjoining Communities  in Ayedire LG( Momu, Eleni, Obielu, Oke-Osun) In response to the escalating tensions and in a bid to preempt any potential communal clashes arising from the land crisis, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has issued a proactive directive. The Governor has instructed Hon. George Alabi, the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, and other key stakeholders involved in the resolution process, to expedite efforts in finding a peaceful settlement to the dispute. With a commitment to fostering harmony and peaceful coexistence among all parties involved, the Governor earnestly appeals to all actors in the land crisis to immediately halt all hostilities. This plea comes in l...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  In a press release from the Honourable Speaker of Osun State, RT.Hon. Adewale Egbedun, himself and his colleague from Oyo State, RT.Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin are on a tour to the Speakers in all the States House of Assembly.  According to a reliable source, the tour is channel towards creating synergy among all the Speakers. The creation of the synergy will allow inter-region relationship.  In the news release by the Osun State Speaker, he said, "I, alongside the Honourable Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, paid courtesy visits to the Honourable Speakers of the Ondo and Akwa Ibom State Houses of Assembly. "Our visit to the Office of the Honourable Speaker of the Ondo State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi, was targeted at facilitating Regional collaboration amongst Houses of Assembly in the South-West region. "We were also in the Office of Rt. Hon. Odeme Otong of the Akwa Ibom State House of Ass...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Yesterday, Osun State Honourable Commissioner For Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere has observed his post swearing-in prayer and thanksgiving at Osogbo Central Mosque, under the spiritual head of Imam Musa Animasahun, while loyalists and members of his political dynasty were in convoy with the prominent and Osogbo-born politician.  You would recall that Asejere played host to gamut of party faithful and prominent politicians across the length and breath of the State, and even beyond at his popular Blue and White Hotel few days ago.  According to him, giving thanks to God who gives power, deserves to be praised and worshipped. He further stated that the huge tasks he is saddled with can only be delivered successfully by putting the interest of Almighty Allah at the frontline.  In a statement made available to through his media aides, ahead of his assumption of office, Asejere stated ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pleaded with banks' Chief Executive officers in Nigeria to reopen their closed branches in towns across Osun state, assuring that "there is a new Sheriff in town". Speaking at the comissioning of the rebuilt Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria on Friday, Governor Adeleke said his administration has reworked the security architecture of the state to secure major towns and villages. "The conditions responsible for the closing of Banks' branches at Ila, Iree, Ikirun, Iwo and other areas of the state no longer exist. Osun is secured for banking operations.  "I call on top bank managements, reopen your branches. Osun is under-banked, even with digital applications, physical offices are still needed in many towns. "I recently launched a sustainable industrial policy for the state. I call on banks to partner with us for implementation. We want to grow the private sector. This is good...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Concerned Traditional Right (CONTRAR) has called on the Governors' from Yoruba-land, Seyi Makinde, Sanwo-Olu, Akeredolu and Oyebamiji to set aside August 20 of every year as Isese Day. Chief Fakorede Mayowa, CONTRAR National Director, made the call in an interview with the NEWSMEN in Ibadan on Friday. CONTRAR expressed disappointment that the demand had been pushed forward to those State Governments long without any result. CONTRAR, however, urged the South-west state Governors' to grant the request as the day would not only be celebrated as Isese Day but dedicated for national prayers. “This nation needs lots of prayers, we want Isese Day so that traditional worshipers can have a day to themselves to render prayers to Olodumare for the progress of the nation. “We want August 20 to be declared as Isese Day, it should be observed as a public holiday like the Christians and Moslems have their days during Christmas and Id-el-Malaud celebratio...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Honourable member of Osun State House of Assembly, representing Ife Central State Constituency, Hon. Jeremiah Abiola Awoyeye really appreciate the Executive Governor of the State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke on the appointment of 3 people from his constituency.  In a press release, personally signed by him, he said, "I must commend the people's Governor, the executive governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke for his impeccable selection of commissioner nominees. The nominees are individuals of exceptional caliber and merit to serve. I particularly appreciate the governor for selecting 3 esteemed nominees from Ife Central State Constituency, the nominees are individuals with remarkable dedication to public service that Posseses profound knowledge and expertise. I appreciate the Governor for selecting the most qualified and capable candidates, they are candidates that would diligently discharge their duties and ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Today 13th of July 2023 was glorious and remarkable as the the Osun State House of Assembly legislators continued in their screening exercise with the newly appointed commissioners. It is the day we all anxiously waited for and we thank God it is done and dusted. It wasn't a surprise today on the statement made at the screening venue to our principal. I remembered such statement was made to Hon. Sanya Omirin  at the NWC of PDP Abuja during the guber race.. Amidst all commissioners, the statement "YOU MAY TAKE YOUR BOW AND GO" was said to  our principal, Barr. Jimi Bada. I decided to critically peruse the said statement and analysed it along legal term for easy comprehension, digest and what could have fetched such statement for Barr. Oluwole Jimi Bada. It wasn't an exaggeration  uttering the statement. The use of it for a personality means * giving credit to someone * a well deserved honour * a remarkable success *Showing respect to...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Osun State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee has concluded the screening of nominees in the list sent to the Osun State House of Assembly on 4th July 2023 by the Governor, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. The letter was read to the House at the plenary on Friday, 7 July 2023, by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, after which he constituted a 7-man ad-hoc committee to screen the nominees in line with legislative practice. The Chairman of the Committee, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Akinyode Oyewusi, in his opening remark at the commencement of the screening, assured the public that his committee would thoroughly assess the academic credentials and Curriculum Vitae submitted by the nominees to achieve the best for our State and the people. Screening of the nominees started on Tuesday, 12 July 2023, with the scrutiny of the nominee's credentials and ideas, and the process ended today, Wednesday, 13 July 2023. Eac...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ekiti State Chairman, Mr. Paul Omotosho, who was kidnapped some days ago along Imesi Ekiti to Agbado Ekiti has regained freedom.  According to a reliable source, who resides at the hometown of the State Chairman, said that, he was freed on Wednesday night and since then he has reunited with his family.  In the statement of the source, he said; "You know Barr. Omotosho was kidnapped by some assailants last Saturday along Imesi Ekiti - Agbado Ekiti while returning from Ado-Ekiti but he has been left off the hook. We thank God is back home hale and hearty just now. We are happy." Also, according to the Spokesman of the Police, Ekiti State Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, said, "The APC Chairman of the State, Mr. Paul Omotosho, alongside two others that were recently abducted by unknown hoodlums have regained their freedom and have been reunited with their families.  "Three suspects have been arrested in ...

The governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has sought support from the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for massive job creations. In a statement, the Director of Information and Protocol, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, disclosed this on Wednesday. Adeleke, during a courtesy visit to the office of Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NASENI, Bashir Gwandu in Abuja, expressed interest by the Osun State citizens to participate in the ongoing Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme. Also, the Gov called for the need to fast-track take-off of the proposed Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI). Recall that the federal government had approved six (6) Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institutes (AMEDI), one per geopolitical zone of the country. According to Governor Adeleke, “We are ready for action not only on the establishment of AMEDI, but the establishment of a technology industrial park...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD) strongly condemn the recent attempt of the Osun All Progressive Congress (APC), to throw the state's civil service into turmoil.  The reported offer of Fifty million naira (₦50,000,000) financial inducement to civil servants is not only reprehensible but also undermines the interests of the Osun people.  We believe that the opposition party should focus on ensuring the government fulfills its campaign promises and working together toward good governance rather than resorting to divisive and manipulative tactics. A newspaper report had on Sunday published a report that the APC team, led by a former Commissioner, had reached out to labor leaders to explore the development in breaking the support enjoyed by the Adeleke administration. The report said the meetings that were held in two different locations in Osogbo, the state capital, the APC team tried to persuade labour leaders to help destabilize the...