22 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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29 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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31 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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32 h. ago Adeleke vows to sack traditional rulers in warring communities where violence persists

Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State has taken a firm stance, warning traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin-Osun that read more Adeleke vows to sack traditional rulers in warring communities where violence persists

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3 d. ago Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace

Tribune Online Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace The monarch decried the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property, calling for a permanent ceasefire and peaceful coexistence among the warring communities. Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Delta rep donates N15m to Warri mosques, hosts Muslims for Iftar

No fewer than 15 mosques in the Warri and Effurun metropolitan communities of Delta State have benefitted from cash donations of N1 million each, presented by the lawmaker representing the Warri federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi. Ereyitomi, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources Training Funds, Read More

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6 d. ago Adeleke orders IDP camp for displaced residents of warring Osun communities

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced people from Ifon-Osun, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun in the town halls of their communities. A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday disclosed that the directive came after confirmation of the implementation of the distribution […] The post Adeleke orders IDP camp for displaced residents of warring Osun communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 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 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 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 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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2 w. ago Lokpobiri urges oil communities to end crises over PIA funds

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has warned oil communities in the Niger Delta region over the incessant crises that are robbing the communities of development. According to him, the infighting and litigation arising from the three per cent Host Community Development Trust Fund have stalled development in several […] The post Lokpobiri urges oil communities to end crises over PIA funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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