34 h. ago Communal clashes: Adeleke threatens to depose three monarchs

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning against the recurrence of communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin Osun, threatening to remove any traditional rulers who fail to maintain peace in their domains. The governor’s warning follows recent violent clashes in the three communities, which resulted in several deaths and widespread destruction, Read More

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42 h. ago Adeleke Reads Riot Act To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned traditional rulers of Ifon Osun, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities that the state government will be forced to wield the big stick and depose the monarchs that fail to sustain current peace in their communities. The governor gave the warning against the backdrop of online reports that […]

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44 h. ago Adeleke threatens monarchs of warring Osun communities of dethronement if .

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has threatened to dethrone traditional rulers in the warring Ifon-Osun, Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain the peace that has returned to the areas.    In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke said the warning became necessary against […] The post Adeleke threatens monarchs of warring Osun communities of dethronement if…. appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy

Tribune Online Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy I am compelled as a concerned Nigerian, as a resident of these communities and a peace-loving individual to write and unequivocally express my concern and alarm over the recurring communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives, wanton destruction of properties, and a significant threat to economic […] Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Disregard rumour, Osun safe, peaceful, govt tells holidaymakers

The Osun State Government has reassured holidaymakers that the state is safe and peaceful, despite recent social media claims to the contrary.  The government urged visitors to disregard rumours and explore the state during their stay. The reassurances come in the wake of recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities that resulted Read More

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7 d. ago Adeleke blames historical distortion for Osun communal clashes

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on historians to avoid distortion of facts to prevent communal conflicts. Adeleke spoke at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, on Tuesday, at the methodology workshop with the theme: “Cutting Edge Knowledge Production for 21st Historians and Diplomats.” The workshop was organised by the Historical Society of Nigeria, in Read More

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8 d. ago Osun communal clashes: Police arrest three for illegal gun possession

Osun State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested three suspects for having in their possession firearms and for breaking restriction orders in communities affected by communal clashes in the state. The command also said exhibits that include guns were recovered from the suspects arrested in the affected communities. What initially started as boundary Read More

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8 d. ago Adeleke vows clampdown on communal conflicts as community urges Tinubu’s intervention

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, visited areas affected by the communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun communities, condemning the large-scale destruction of properties. Adeleke charged the security agents to go after the perpetrators. What initially started as boundary disputes between Ifon and Ilobu communities in the early hours of last Friday, Read More

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9 d. ago Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims

Tribune Online Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims As fleeing residents of Ilobu and Ifon-Osun now take refuge in many churches, mosques, and other worship centers in Osun State, the Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye, on Sunday called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently provide relief materials to victims displaced by the Ifon-Osun/Ilobu communal clash. Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Provide relief for Osun communal clash victims, FHA boss urges NEMA

The Executive Director, Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye, has called on the National Emergency Management Agency to urgently provide relief materials for those displaced by the ongoing communal clashes in Osun State. The violent confrontations involving hoodlums from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun have led to several deaths, multiple Read More

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1 week ago Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to all parties involved in the Ifon-Osun and Ilobu crisis to stop the carnage and give peace a chance. Ifon-Osun and Ilobu are neighbouring communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas of Osun State, […] The post Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago One Dead As Adeleke Imposes Fresh Curfew On Osun Warring Communities

Following the return of hostilities between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon in Osun State that reportedly claimed one life, Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced another curfew from 6pm to 6am daily until lasting peace is restored. Recall that, following the outbreak of the incessant communal clashes in the two communities, Governor Adeleke, had […]

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1 week ago 1 Feared Killed In Fresh Communal Clash Between Osun Communities

One person has been reportedly killed in a renewed hostilities over land ownership between Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu communities in Osun State. Meanwhile, Osun State government has directed immediate security operations to restore peace between the warring communities and further urged the constituted peace committee over the matter to revive the lost peace in the areas. […]

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1 week ago Two killed, dozens injured, houses burnt in renewed Ifon/Ilobu communal clash

Tribune Online Two killed, dozens injured, houses burnt in renewed Ifon/Ilobu communal clash Two people were killed, and dozens of others were reportedly severely wounded in the Ifon and Ilobu communities following a new crisis over land disputes. Two killed, dozens injured, houses burnt in renewed Ifon/Ilobu communal clash Tribune Online

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