26 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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28 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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44 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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45 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 Yoruba Youths Call For Peaceful Resolution Of Osun Communal Conflict

To stem the trend of communal crisis bedevilling Ifon-Osun, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities in Osun State, an apolitical organisation, the Yoruba Youth Socio-Cultural Association (YYSA) has called for a peaceful resolution of the impasse. A release made available to LEADERSHIP in Osogbo on Monday by the Osun State coordinator of the group, Prince Sesan […]

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8 d. ago Osun Crisis: Adeleke Visits Warring Communities, Assures Of Solutions

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has said measures has been put in place to facilitate permanent peace between warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon-Osun and Erin-Osun. The governor have the assurance on Monday while fielding questions from journalists during the spot assessment of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the feuding communities. Governor Adeleke also expressed […]

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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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8 d. ago Warring Osun communities allege soldiers’ bias, seek IDP camps

As the violent clash between Ilobu and Ifon communities of Osun State continued into Sunday, spilling over into Erin Osun, the state government has been urged to open an Internally Displaced Persons camps for victims. This was as the Erin Osun Progressive Union accused the soldiers deployed on peace mission of taking sides. What initially Read More

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9 d. ago Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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9 d. ago Adeleke Issues Ultimatum To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis

Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities in Osun State, threatening to suspend them if violence erupts again. The communities have been embroiled in a bitter land dispute, resulting in killings, destruction of properties, and displacement of thousands of women and children. Three people, including […] The post Adeleke Issues Ultimatum To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Ifon/Ilobu crisis: Embrace peaceful negotiation, NANS urges warring communities

Tribune Online Ifon/Ilobu crisis: Embrace peaceful negotiation, NANS urges warring communities NANS in the statement lamented that the conflicts not only threaten the harmony of the communities but also disrupt the academic pursuits of students in the affected areas. Ifon/Ilobu crisis: Embrace peaceful negotiation, NANS urges warring communities Tribune Online

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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 Osun Communal Crisis: Tension as Ifon, Ilobu renewed attacks 

As renewed clashes between the communities of Ifon in Orolu local government and Ilobu in Irepodun council of Osun state... read more Osun Communal Crisis: Tension as Ifon, Ilobu renewed attacks 

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1 week ago Osun gov imposes curfew on warring communities, summons monarchs

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has re-imposed a 12-hour curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following the resurgence of violent clashes between the two communities. A statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Engagement, Kolapo Alimi, on Friday stated that the re-imposed curfew starts at 6 pm and ends by 6 Read More

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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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