Day: June 11, 2021
FG, South East leaders reject agitation for secession
FG, South East leaders reject agitation for secession A delegation from the Federal Government led by the Minister of Defence, Retired Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, Governors of the five States of the South East and other leaders of political, religious and traditional institutions in the zone rose from a closed-door meeting on the […]
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Poor subventions from FG affecting teaching, research in OAU since creation – VC
Poor subventions from FG affecting teaching, research in OAU since creation – VC Timothy Agbor, Osogbo The Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede has said that inadequate funding by the Federal Government has been a major challenge the institution has been battling since its establishment in 1961. Ogunbodede made this known […]
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We detest crime, say Hausa, Fulanis in Osun, vow to expose criminal herders
We detest crime, say Hausa, Fulanis in Osun, vow to expose criminal herders By Timothy Agbor, Osogbo The Hausa community in Ilesa, Osun State has dissociated itself from Kidnappings and other forms of criminalities in the state saying they detest crime. Also, the Fulanis resident in the town promised to fish out the bag eggs […]
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Osun, Edo, Akwa Ibom Deputy Govs, others attend Policy Devpt Workshop organised by Catholic Action Nigeria
Osun, Edo, Akwa Ibom Deputy Govs, others attend Policy Devpt Workshop organised by Catholic Action Nigeria By Timothy Agbor, Osogbo The Catholic Action Nigeria, a movement of lay faithful that promote Catholic social justice principles, leadership and good governance as well as contributing to the developmental and economic growth of the nation has organised a Policy […]
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Financial probity, bottom-up approach needed for stability in governance – Osun traditional council
Financial probity, bottom-up approach needed for stability in governance – Osun traditional council The Traditional Council of Ayedaade Local Government area of Osun State has said that governance rooted in administrative discipline and people centeredness is the only system that can stand the test of time. The council noted that especially, in this period of […]
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Insecurity: Despite warning by Police, Osun civil societies, youths to stage protest on June 12
Insecurity: Despite warning by Police, Osun civil societies, youths to stage protest on June 12 By Timothy Agbor, Osogbo Notwithstanding warning by the Osun State Police Command against any form of protest and procession, Civil societies Coalition and some youths in the State have declared their readiness to hold protest as part of activities marking […]
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Police arrest ritualist for killing, butchering lady in Osun
Police arrest ritualist for killing, butchering lady in Osun Timothy Agbor, Osogbo A 40-year-old ritualist, Kabiru Oyeduntan, has been arrested by the Osun State Police for allegedly killing and butchering a lady. Parading the suspect on Friday at the Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode said the suspect, […]
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Shootings, panic over alleged influx of bandits in Ilesa
Shootings, panic over alleged influx of bandits in Ilesa Timothy Agbor, Osogbo Residents of Ilesa, Osun State were on Friday thrown into panic over alleged influx of some suspected bandits and Fulani herdsmen in the town at night. Some residents claimed that some bandits and Fulani herdsmen were dropped from truck coming from the north on […]
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Victory Land, Alaafia Oluwa, Miracle Baptist Church, 4 other Churches to compete in FEBYA Youth Week Games Final
Victory Land, Alaafia Oluwa, Miracle Baptist Church, 4 other Churches to compete in FEBYA Youth Week Games Final By Oluwaseun Omolola As the 2021 Baptist Youth Week nears its climax, the FEBYA Youth games final is billed to hold tomorrow, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Ifeoluwa Baptist Church, Kelebe Osogbo. Four final games will be […]
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