Osun State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:40:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Osun State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Governor Aregbesola Pledges Continued Support For Artisans https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-pledges-continued-support-for-artisans/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:40:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176743 Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has reiterated his commitment to continually support the upliftment of artisans in the state. This is in line with his six point Integral Action Plan which is to banish poverty in the state. The Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs in the State, Mrs Latifat Giwa disclosed this while [...]

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]]> Osun State Governor Loses Mother, Alhaja Saaratu Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-state-governor-loses-mother-alhaja-saaratu-aregbesola/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:00:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176307 Osun State Government has announces the demise of the State Governor’s mother, Alhaja Saaratu Aregbesola. The Governor exclaims “THE GOOD MOTHER DEPARTS” and “INA LI LA HI, WA HI NHA ILLAHI RA JIUN.” It is with heavy hearts and deep sense of loss; yet with gratitude to the Allah SWT that the State Government of Osun [...]

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]]> Western Nigeria Development: South-West Governors Meet, Plan Common Agenda https://www.theinfostride.com/western-nigeria-development-south-west-governors-meet-plan-common-agenda/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:55:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173700 The governors of the South-West zone of Nigeria met on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, to deliberate on how to chart a common agenda to fast-track the development of the region. The meeting, hosted by Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, was attended by all the six governors in the region, [...]

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]]> Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Lehmann commends Aregbesola’s Achievements on Education, Security, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/australian-high-commissioner-to-nigeria-paul-lehmann-commends-aregbesolas-achievements-on-education-security-others/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:14:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174091 The Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Lehmann on Tuesday said he was proud of the achievements made by Governor Rauf Aregbesola led administration in Osun State. He expressed excitement on what he described as unprecedented the successes recorded by the Osun state government in all aspects governance. This was even as Osun and Australian governments [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola, Emir of Borgu Reiterate Need For Nigeria’s Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-emir-of-borgu-reiterate-need-for-nigerias-unity/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:06:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174093 The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the Emir of Borgu, Muhammed Sani Dantoro, have said the unity of Nigeria should remain uppermost in the minds of Nigerians in view of the current socio-religious crisis in the country. The duo reiterated the need for the unity of Nigeria as a means to guarantee [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola will Continue to Improve the Welfare of Workers – Kolapo Alimi https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-will-continue-to-improve-the-welfare-of-workers-kolapo-alimi/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:03:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174094 Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Kolapo Alimi had disclosed yesterday while interacting with the staff of Ife East Local Government, Ile-Ife and Ife North East Local Council Development Area, Modakeke that Governor Rauf Aregbesola will continue to strive to improve the welfare of workers in the state. Barrister Alimi stated [...]

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]]> Governors Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Ambode among the Dignitaries at Chief Akande’s Wife at Fidau Prayer https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-aregbesola-ajimobi-ambode-among-the-dignitaries-at-chief-akandes-wife-at-fidau-prayer/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:46:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173141 Governor Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Governor Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) and Governor Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos) were among dignitaries at the eighth day prayer for Madam Sikiratu Omowumi Akande, wife of the former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande.   Others at the fidau were: Osun State Geputy Governor Mrs. Grace Titi Laoye-Tomori; Osun State [...]

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]]> Lagos and Osun Governors renew Calls for Regional Integration https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-and-osun-governors-renew-calls-for-regional-integration/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:33:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173139 The governors of both Lagos and Osun States has renew calls for regional integration. The governor of Lagos,  Mr Akinwumi Ambode, on Thursday, July 20, 2017 said he was amazed at the pace of development taking place in Osun despite its very meagre resources.   He said his administration would do everything possible to support [...]

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]]> Sir Olu Abiola: Departure of a Colossus – Governor Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/sir-olu-abiola-departure-of-a-colossus-governor-aregbesola/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:16:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172830 I received with shock and deep sorrow the departure of Chief Sir Festus Oluwagbenga Abiola on Sunday, July 16. He was 73 years old. Sir Abiola was a community leader, an industrialist, successful businessman, patriot, a widely travelled socialite and a devout Christian. Until his death, he was the Chairman of Unique Radiovision, a private [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola Passionate About Payment of Workers Salary, Says Barr Kolapo Alimi https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-passionate-about-payment-of-workers-salary-says-barr-kolapo-alimi/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:37:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172620 Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is passionate about the payment of worker’s salaries and allowances. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Kolapo Alimi made this known today while interacting with the management and staff of Ifedayo and Ila Central Local Council Development Areas. Barrister Kolapo Alimi explained that he was in Ila and Ifedayo [...]

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]]> Ile-Ife Crisis: Panel of Inquiry Concludes Sitting, Dismisses Tribal Issue https://www.theinfostride.com/ile-ife-crisis-panel-of-inquiry-concludes-sitting-dismisses-tribal-issue/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:29:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172614 The panel of inquiry on disturbance of public peace set up by the Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to unravel the circumstances that led to the communal clash in Ile-ife has rounded off its sitting. Governor Aregbesola set up the panel on 25th day of March, 2017 and charged them to investigate the [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola Visits Family of Slain Permanent Secretary, Mrs Olufunke Kolawole https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-visits-family-of-slain-permanent-secretary-mrs-olufunke-kolawole/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:23:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172618 Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described the sudden death of Mrs Olufunke Oluwakemi Kolawole, Permanent Secretary Bureau of General Services, Office of the Governor, as a colossal loss in the state civil service. In a statement by the Bureau of Communication and Strategy signed by its Director, Semiu Okanlawon, the Governor was quoted [...]

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]]> Demise Of Olu Abiola Has Robbed Us of Another Patriot, Says Governor Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/demise-of-olu-abiola-has-robbed-us-of-another-patriot-says-governor-aregbesola/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:13:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172623 Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the State of Osun has joined people of Osun and well-meaning Nigerians in commiserating with the family of late Chief Olu Abiola, who passed on on Sunday, 16th July, 2017. He said the late Abiola was a true patriot. In a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Office of [...]

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]]> Group Canvasses for Use Of Mother Tongue To Teach in Schools https://www.theinfostride.com/group-canvasses-for-use-of-mother-tongue-to-teach-in-schools/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:46:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172616 The Commissioner for Education, Mr Kola Omotunde-Young has submitted that use of mother tongue to teach in schools has been identified as one of the ways of enhancing learning among students if properly used. He stated this while playing host to the leadership of Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba, Osun Chapter, who paid him a [...]

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]]> Osun State Seals Off Tax Defaulting Banks And Insurance Companies https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-state-seals-off-tax-defaulting-banks-and-insurance-companies/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:35:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172617 The State of Osun Internal Revenue Service (OIRS) has sealed off Keystone Bank, Bank of Agriculture and Industrial and General Insurance Company, all situated in Osogbo, the state capital for not effecting the payment of outstanding unremitted withholding tax payable to the State of Osun Government in pursuant to the Back-Duty-Investigation Exercise duly conducted for [...]

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]]> Osun State Chapter of Nigerian Legion Elects New State Council Executives https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-state-chapter-of-nigerian-legion-elects-new-state-council-executives/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:22:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172622 Legion Corp Commander Oladimeji Olalere has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Legion in the State of Osun. The new Chairman was returned unopposed during the weekend, having been validly nominated as the only candidate for the post and securing all the votes from all the Twenty-two registered electors drawn from the Local [...]

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]]> Paris Club Refunds: Osun State Government Confirmed Receipt of N6.314b Second Tranche https://www.theinfostride.com/paris-club-refunds-osun-state-government-confirmed-receipt-of-n6-314b-second-tranche/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:11:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172625 The Government of Osun State has disclosed that it has received the second tranche of the Paris Club refunds. The refunds, totaling N6.314bn, was paid into the state coffers on Monday July 17, 2017. In line with Osun State government’s promise to utilize the resources of the state in the best interest of here people. The [...]

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]]> OSBC DG Reveals Two Employees Were Suspended For Professional Misconduct https://www.theinfostride.com/osbc-dg-reveals-two-employees-were-suspended-for-professional-misconduct/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:58:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172014 The Director General, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC), Mr Wale Idowu on Tuesday said the two employees of the Corporation were suspended for acting against the civil service rules. The OSBC management has attributed the suspension of two of its staffers to breach of professional conduct. It was gathered that the state owned media organisation [...]

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]]> Borno and Kebbi Governors Praise Aregbesola, Say Performance in Osun State Is A Good Example For All https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-and-kebbi-governors-praise-aregbesola-say-performance-in-osun-state-is-a-good-example-for-all/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:52:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172015 The Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kazeem Shetima and his Kebbi State counterpart, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu have expressed conviction that their colleague in Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has recorded feats that could be emulated by other governors in Nigeria.   Two of the northern governors in Nigeria at the weekend described Osun education system as [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola congratulates Senator-Elect Adeleke on Election Victory, says People of Osun have spoken https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-congratulates-senator-elect-adeleke-on-election-victory-says-people-of-osun-have-spoken/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:04:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171588 Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has congratulated Senator-elect, Ademola Adeleke following his victory at the poll, saying the “people of Osun have spoken”. Adeleke, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defeated the flagbearer of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the poll, Senator Mudashiru Hussein, winning in 9 out of 10 local government [...]

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]]> Osun Information Commissioner urges Journalists to support Governor Aregbesola-led Administration https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-information-commissioner-seeks-support-from-journalists-osun-state-news/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:58:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171591 Osun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Adelani Baderinwa has called on all journalists in the state to fully support and cooperate with the present administration ably led by the State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Mr. Adelani Baderinwa made the call today in the office while hosting the executive members of the Nigeria Union [...]

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]]> 200 Women in Osun State benefit from NAWEF Loans https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-women-benefit-from-nawef-loans-osun-state-news/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:54:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171589 State of Osun Women beneficiaries of the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) loans have been urged to make proper use of the fund for economic viability, as well as impacting their families and Communities at large on poverty alleviation. The Wife of the Governor, State of Osun, Mrs. Sherifat Aregbesola stated this at a one-day [...]

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