The Minister of Information says a lot of meetings will still have to happen to discuss the modalities of achieving the idea. Due to the growing spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the Federal Government and state governors are considering the creation of state policing to address the problem. This was part of the resolution of…
Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC has announced that local government elections in the state will be held on the 22nd of February, 2025. OSIEC Chairman, Barrister Hassim Abioye made this known on Thursday, in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. Details Later…
One person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Officials said they treated eight victims who were in immediately life-threatening condition and seven others who had suffered injuries that could prove life-threatening. Nine children were among the wounded…
Many participants at the Valentine’s Day celebration organised by the Osun State Civil Service Union on Wednesday got free condoms distributed by the officials of the Ministry of Health. Participants engaged in dancing competitions and various games with prizes awarded to winners in the competitions, which were held at the Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere,…
In a bid to address the escalating food prices in the country, the Federal Government is already planning to establish a National Commodity Board as a solution to the problem. The board will be charged with the responsibility of assessing and regulating food prices across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday,…
Adua Fatogun, a 19-year-old tailor has been ordered to be remanded in prison for allegedly stealing a pot of soup and other items worth N311,100. The order was given by an Ondo State Magistrate Court. The defendant was said to have committed the offence on October 12, 2023, at about 9 am at Ifeleye Street,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has preached rapprochement for peace, unity and progress among all strata of the society and government in the spirit of Valentine day celebrations. The Governor made the advocacy at the annual Valentine Day event by the State Civil Service Union, an event that normally witnesses games and competitions of various kinds. Represented…
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn (£3.2bn). The technology giant, which Mr Bezos founded in 1994, said he has sold 24 million Amazon shares this month. Mr Bezos, who is the firm’s executive chair, last sold Amazon…
In a bid to ensure the safety of Osun State citizens from consuming contaminated food, the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has officially adopted the National Policy on Food Safety and its Implementation Strategy (2014) in the State. The Governor made this announcement on Tuesday at the official launch of the policy document in the…
Today is Valentine’s Day. A day set aside to show love. Of course, we are all meant to show love every day, but February 14 of every year is set aside to do it specially. The day means different things to different people. Some people will be getting married today. They see it as a…
