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…As Olufon Sets COVID-19-Compliant Conditions As part of the mechanisms for preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Yorubaland, the Ifon-Orolu kingdom is set to celebrate this year’s edition of its Odun-Ade cultural festival on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. In a statement by the Olufon of Ifon-Orolu, Oba Almaroof Adekunle …

The Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has launched the state’s post COVID-19 economic intervention pilot programme. The programme will see government disbursing a whopping sum of N100million to 2,000 beneficiaries for the pilot phase of the programme after undergoing Entrepreneurial Development Training. The initiative was aimed at mitigating the …

Three out of seven #RevolutionNow Movement protesters arrested on Wednesday in Osogbo were late Thursday released to their parents. Their counsel, Alfred Adegoke, told our correspondent that four of the protesters were still being detained at the office of the Department of State Security in Osogbo. Adegoke gave the names …

The Osun State Government on Thursday said it has rescued 25 trafficked girls from Lebanon. The Commissioner for Information, Mrs Funke Egbemode, in a statement, said Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has also approved funds for the repatriation of the girls scheduled for August 12, 2020. The Diaspora Focal Point Officer for …

OSUN State Government on Thursday launched its post- COVID-19 economic stimulus, which encompasses training and empowerment of 15,000 indigenes per year. Speaking at the official launch of the programme held at Industrial Development Centre, Oke Ayepe, Osogbo, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, said the state would train 15,000 residents in different vocations …

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has observed that roles of women in society are critical, therefore, the female gender must be supported to realise the potentials and perform such crucial roles. The Governor made the observation when launching the State of Osun Gender-Based Violence Management Committee at the Goverment House, Osogbo. The …

. As govt releases N100m to 2,000 beneficiaries The Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday launched the state’s post COVID-19 economic intervention pilot programme. The programme will see government disbursing a whopping sum of N100million to 2,000 beneficiaries for the pilot phase of the programme after undergoing Entrepreneurial …

Government of the State of Osun has frowned at the non-challant attitude of traders...

…..As Enforcement Moves To Ede A Magistrate Court sitting in Ede, Osun State, today, sentenced 118 violators of the COVID-19 safety protocols to three hours of community service. It would be recalled that the State Government of Osun, on Sunday August 2, had outlined a new set of punitive measures …

…As it reiterates Efforts to Reduce Social and Economic Inequality in the State By Abisola Ariwodola Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has reiterated the effort of his administration to continue to work to reduce social and economic inequality through targeted social programmes and interventions, as well as improved agricultural practices. Governor …