Attahiru Jega, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said giving inducement for electoral purpose is an offence. He said this at a stakeholders forum organised by the commission in Osogbo, Osun State. The meeting had in attendance candidates for this Saturday’s governorship election and other political leaders. He said, “we expect security agents to…
Osun bans indiscriminate use of siren
The Osun State Government on Thursday banned indiscriminate use of siren in the state. Sunday Akere, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, revealed the ban in a press statement made available to journalists in Osogbo. “The governor exercising the powers vested in him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, and…
Osun May Confiscate MTN Mast
Osun State Government has threatened to pull down all MTN masts in the state following claims that the company has refused to pay mandatory fees for right of way permit. This was disclosed in a statement that MTN had agreed to pay the accumulated fee by April 15 but had retreated on the agreement. Dayo…
Oduduwa University Shut
Osun State Internal Revenue Service has shut Oduduwa University, a private institution in Ipetumodu, Osun State on Monday over alleged non-remittance of N173 million income tax. Femi Balogun, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on revenue who led the team to the university made the disclosure in a statement in Osogbo. Balogun advised…
A Monarch With a Difference
In only forty years, Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II, the Olobu of Ilobu, has steered the hitherto rural community, towards growth and development, in the process forging an uncommon sense of pride and belonging among indigenes For Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II, the Olobu of Ilobu, 40 years as a traditional ruler is…
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