Box culvert collapse, two persons sustain injuries in Osun
Two residents of Iragbiji have sustained injury as a result of a box culvert which caved in at Oke-Osun area of the town on Wednesday. MOUTHPIECE NGR gathered that the … Read More
Tag: Osun State
Amotekun set to recruit more personnel in Osun – Commander
Retired Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewimbi, the Commander of Osun Security Network Agency, ‘Amotekun Corps’, has revealed that more operatives would be employed to strengthen security and flush out bandits hiding in … Read More
Osun places ban on road-side trading, sets up task force
In order to ensure safety in the markets across the Osun state, the government on Tuesday revealed that it will no longer condone display of wares on the roads and … Read More
Osun NURTW chairman’s kidnappers demand N15m ransom
The family of the kidnapped chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Apomu Branch, Kazeem Alli has said that his abductors are requesting N15 million as ransom. … Read More
Angry mob kills alleged robber in Ilesa
A middle-aged man, who’s been identified as Loni, met his untimely death, early Sunday morning in Osun State. There was an allegation against him that he stole a motorcycle at … Read More
We did not attack Osun Governor wife’s convoy – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has denied its involvement in the attack launched on the convoy of the wife of the state governor, Kafayat Oyetola on Friday … Read More
Unknown persons attack Osun governor’s wife’s convoy
Some residents launched attack on the convoy of the wife of Osun state Governor, Kafayat Oyetola, Friday night. The incident happened at Owode-Ede within Ede North local government area of … Read More
Isese Day: Nigerian governor declares Monday, public holiday
Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has announced Monday, August 22, 2022, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s “Isese Day”. The government of the state made this … Read More
Court strikes out suit seeking to nullify Ademola Adeleke’s nomination for Osun guber election
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out a suit seeking nullification of submission of the name of Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke as the governorship candidate … Read More
Police, soldiers clash in Osun
MOUTHPIECE NGR reports that there was a clash between some soldiers and some officers of the police at Ajegunle, Osogbo on Saturday evening. It was reported that some soldiers beat … Read More
Osun govt warns against drinking from Osun River
As the grand finale of the annual Osun festival takes place today, the Osun State Government has warned tourists, devotees and visitors not to drink water from the Osun River … Read More
Notorious thug, Rasidi Oko-Ilu arraigned in court on nine counts in Osun
A wanted thug in Osun State, Hammed Rasheed, 29, popularly referred to as Oko-Ilu has been charged to court. Oko-Ilu was dragged to court by the Police before the Chief … Read More
Police apprehend wanted suspected thug, Rasidi Oko-Ilu in Osun
A suspected thug who has been declared wanted in Osun State, Rasheed Hammed, popularly referred to as Oko-Ilu, has been arrested. Oko-Ilu, who has been intimidating Ede and its people, … Read More
Former police boss, Tafa Balogun buried in Osun
The former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tafa Balogun, has been buried in his home town on Saturday. Balogun was buried in accordance with Islamic rites in Ila-Orangun, Ila Local Government … Read More
I’ll defend, retain my victory – Osun governor-elect, Adeleke
The Osun governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke has vowed to defend and retain his electoral victory before the election petition tribunal. This is as he declared that his emergence as governor-elect was … Read More
Unknown gunmen killed Asiri Eniba’s close ally, Spanal in Osun capital
A notorious thug in Osun popularly known as Spanal was killed on Friday afternoon in Oke-Ijetu, Ilesa-garage area of Osogbo. Spanal was a close ally of the Chairman of the … Read More
Osun 2022: Gov Oyetola drags Adeleke to election petition tribunal
The All Progressives Congress and the Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola have put in place necessary plans to drag the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the State Peoples Democratic … Read More
Suspected ritualists kill 65-year-old woman in Osun
According to Osun State Police Command, a 65-year-old woman was found dead on her farm at Fadahunsi area of Ilesa at about 1:00pm on Monday, August 1, 2022. The spokesperson … Read More
Don’t go into any contractual obligations with Osun govt – Gov elect warns contractors
Osun State governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke has told contractors and consultants not to have any contractual dealings with the outgoing government. This warning came as an alert to avoid any … Read More
ASUU: Workers in Osun join NLC protest
Workers in Osun State on Tuesday have joined their colleagues across the federation to stage a solidarity protest to end the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. MOUTHPIECE … Read More