South West News

By Segun Adejumo Osun state government has begun the implementation of full salary payment to all categories of workers in the state civil service, CityMirrorNews authoritatively gathered. The full salary payment would begin with July salary, which would be paid any moment this week, according to impeccable source. Government started …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo A sociopolitical organization within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Osun state, Oyetola Strategic Forum (OSF) has carpeted Senator Ademola Adeleke , the flag bearer of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the coming gubernatorial election in the state over his comments on Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s …

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 22 gubernatorial election in Osun State has said he is fully prepared to deliver good governance in the state, if elected. He said this at his residence in Ede, Osun state on Thursday while reacting …

The Special Adviser to Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Cooperatives, Barrister Gbenga Awosode has resigned his position from the state government and membership of the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC).   Available information has revealed that Awosode sent his resignation letters to the state governor and the state party leadership …

Nine members of the executive of the Osun State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) have resigned their positions and defected to Action Democratic Party (ADP). The party officials in the letter of resignation jointly signed and addressed to the chairman of the party, Gboyega Famodun, said that they took …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo The leader, Irewole North-East Local Council Development Area ,LCDA in Osun state, Hon Ademola Owoade has said he and his co-parliamentarians are committed to the grassroots development through enactment of laws that would have direct impact on the people of their areas. Ademola made this known …

Akin Ogunbiyi Fundamental Group (AOFG) has expressed readiness to scout and get gubernatorial ticket for Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, saying he is one material whose virtues and political sophistication should not be missed by Osun people. The group stated this in a press release signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Mr. …

By Jide Afolabi Honourable Yinka Olatunbosun has sympathised with the people of Ile-Ife especially, victims of the recent flood that engulfed the city last Sunday stating that he was saddened by the unfortunate incident. Olatunbosun who is an aspirant under the aegis of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to …

As World Breastfeeding Week starts today, fathers have been urged to give every necessary support to their wives for them to be an ambassador of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of child bearing. This was contained in a press release signed by the chairperson and secretary of Osun …

Osun State Chapter of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has Condemned in strong terms the attack on members of the party in Oriade Local Government Council Area of the state. This was contained in a response issued and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Elder …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the September 22 governorship election in Osun state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has commended Governor Rauf Aregbesola for keeping his campaign promises to the people of the state in the past seven and half years. Oyetola gave the commendation …

No fewer than seven members of Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Osun State have been attacked by people suspected to be hired political thugs. The incident occurred at the weekend in Ijebu-Jesa, headquarters of Oriade Local Government Council of the state. The attacked was carried out at the private office …

The nomination process for the annual Osun Youth Ambassador Award (OYAA) has kick-started with a call to interested members of the public to forward their nominees for necessary scrutiny and screening.  The third series of the award under the auspices of Youth Reformer Initiative was born out of the quest …

By Abiodun Ogunrinde, Ibadan The two states owned institution, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has raised its tuition by three hundred percent. This was disclosed on Tuesday during the Plenary of the Oyo state House of Assembly. Presenting the matter, Honourable Bimbo Oladeji, representing Ogbomoso North constituency under …

The State Coordinator, Youth Solidarity, Osun state chapter, Hon Ademola Owoade has congratulated the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on his victory in the recently conducted primary election as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the September 22 gubernatorial election in the …