4 d. ago Bauchi Assembly Seeks Relief Materials For Victims Of Windstorm

Bauchi State House of Assembly, has urged the state government to provide relief materials to victims of recent windstorm in Mansur, Yalo, Futuk, Digare and other neighboring villages in Alkaleri local government area. The House said this would improve the standard of living of the windstorm victims and give them a sense of belonging. Speaker […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Adeleke establishes camps for victims of Osun communities’ conflict

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate establishment of three holding camps to provide shelter and relief read more Adeleke establishes camps for victims of Osun communities’ conflict

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3 w. ago Adeleke Blames Osun Communal Crisis On Distortion Of History

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State blamed the communal crisis in Ifon Osun, Ilobu, and Erin Osun for distorting historical facts. Speaking at a two-day workshop on historical methodology at Adeleke University, Ede, to explore the diverse approaches and techniques that shape human understanding of history, the governor, who was represented by the Commissioner in […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Avoid distorting facts to prevent communal crises, Adeleke urges historians

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

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Osun Residents Urged To Embrace Peace To Resolve LG, Communal Disputes

The people of Osun State have been charged to embrace peace as only acceptable atmosphere to ensure resolution of political and communal disputes in the state and among feuding communities. A humanitarian, Omooba Adeyemi Victor Adegbuyi gave the charge recently when he presented palliative items to widows in Oke-Ana Ijesha of Oriade local government area […]

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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last month 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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last month 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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