92 m. ago Meet Newly Elected Local Gov’t Chairmen In Osun As PDP Sweeps Polls 

The Osun State local government area elections were held across the State on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and Chief Returning Officer of the exercise, Hashim Abioye, declared the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the chairmanship elections across the 30 local government […]

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22 h. ago No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police

Tribune Online No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Osun State Government has rejected the Nigerian Police Force’s advice to suspend the Saturday local government elections, citing concerns over police partisanship and the need to uphold the rule of law. This was contained in a statement signed Friday by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. The government expressed its […] No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Tribune Online

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22 h. ago ‘You Are Bias, No To Your Advice’, Osun Gov’t Replies Police, Insists On Going Ahead With LG Elections

The Osun State government has acknowledged the security advice from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on its planned local government elections slated for Saturday, February 22, but outrightly rejected the advice on the ground of rule of law and aversion to police partisanship. A statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]

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38 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Two New Federal Universities In Ekiti, Osun

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the establishment of two new federal universities in Nigeria. The institutions are the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, and the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State. According to Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the President’s approval is a significant […] The post President Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Two New Federal Universities In Ekiti, Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Osun Gov’t Can’t Conduct Any Lawful, Fresh LG Election Now — AGF

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has told the Osun State government not to proceed with its planned local government area elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22. Fagbemi argued that “any such election, that may be held, will not only be invalid since the term of office […]

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50 h. ago Tinubu Signs Establishment Bills For New Federal Varsities In Osun, Ekiti

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assented to two separate Bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday night, President Tinubu said the specialised institutions will […]

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55 h. ago Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development

Tribune Online Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development The Osun State Government has assured investors of enabling environment for agricultural development in the state.  The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Tola Faseru told Tribune Online on Wednesday in an interactive session on hosting over 32 ambassadors in the state.  Faseru said such is in tandem with the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration’s […] Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development Tribune Online

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65 h. ago Marítime Agencies Revenue To FG Increases By 77% In 2024 – Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that agencies in the Marine and Blue Economy increased revenue generated to the coffers of the federal government by 77%. He disclosed this in an interactive session with the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Lagos. According to him, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council […]

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4 d. ago My administration committed to creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive — Gov Aliyu

Tribune Online My administration committed to creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive — Gov Aliyu Sokoto Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue creating enabling environment for business initiatives to flourish in the state. The governor stated this on Tuesday while commissioning solar boreholes, school uniforms, and presentation of cement worth over 340 million naira to communities in Wamakko local government by the management of BUA […] My administration committed to creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive — Gov Aliyu Tribune Online

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4 d. ago “Your Planned Attack Won’t Succeed, No Need For State Of Emergency” – Osun Govt Tells APC Amid LG Crisis

Osun State government has kicked against call by All Progressive Congress to declare ‘State of Emergency’ amid rising political tension in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the opposition party on Monday, made the appeal to federal government, after few persons were said to have been killed during the riot. It was gathered that the […] The post “Your Planned Attack Won’t Succeed, No Need For State Of Emergency” – Osun Govt Tells APC Amid LG Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Davido Reverses Statement, Acknowledges Police Commissioner’s Role In Osun Local Govt Crisis

Nigerian afrobeats star Davido, born David Adeleke, has withdrawn his statement against Osun Police Commissioner Muhammad Umar Abba. In the midst of the ongoing local government crisis in Osun, Davido had insulted Abba earlier on Monday, calling him unprofessional and disrespectful to the law. In a surprising turn of events, however, Davido retracted his statements, […] The post Davido Reverses Statement, Acknowledges Police Commissioner’s Role In Osun Local Govt Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Davido Accuses Osun Police Commissioner Of Bias Amid Local Govt Crisis

Nigerian afrobeats star Davido, born David Adeleke, has openly criticised the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Abba, in connection with the ongoing political crisis in the state. Osun, which is governed by Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is witnessing increased tensions between the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress. The situation […] The post Davido Accuses Osun Police Commissioner Of Bias Amid Local Govt Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago How Orji Kalu’s govt explored agricultural development in Abia — Ex

Tribune Online How Orji Kalu’s govt explored agricultural development in Abia — Ex-SSG Former Secretary to the Abia State Government, Dr Eme Okoro, has revealed how former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu made efforts to boost agriculture during his tenure. Okoro who stated this while speaking with some journalists, lamented the persistent abandonment of the agricultural sector by Nigerian leaders. When asked if he was impressed with the attitude […] How Orji Kalu’s govt explored agricultural development in Abia — Ex-SSG Tribune Online

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