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Osogbo Renaissance Group Criticizes Land Grabbing Allegations Against Government. Osogbo, 31/10/2024. The Osogbo Renaissance Group has issued a statement addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Technical College land in Osogbo, asserting that "certain individuals are attempting to undermine the current government."  The statement, signed by conveners Adedotun Abiola, Ayokunnu Akeem, Olaniyan Babatope, and Ejiwumi Faridah, expressed their deep concern over the situation. The group expressed disappointment over comments made by local elder Comrade Amitolu Shittu, which they believe contributed to a campaign of misinformation.  "It is disheartening to see respected individuals spreading false narratives that threaten the progress of our community." "Initially, the group opted to remain silent, preferring to gather accurate information before forming an opinion." ''As residents of Osogbo, the group emphasised the importance of in...

Rebuttal: The unwarranted Publication from the Osogbo Affairs Forum, Setting the Record Straight on the Technical College Land Project Osogbo, 30/10/2024. We write in response to the recent unwarranted publication circulated by one group named Osogbo Affairs Forum, a small fringe group claiming to represent the interests of the indigenous people of Osogbo. The claims made in this publication are both misleading and unjust, seemingly intended to disrupt a critical, government-sanctioned developmental project that will serve the citizens of Osogbo and the broader Osun State community. Let it be on record that the state Government Legitimately acquired the land in question from relevant stakeholders many years ago in accordance to the laws applicable at the time of acquisition and the records are available for public access. To be clear, the government of Osun State, within its full legal authority and commitment to the welfare of its people, ceded a portion of the land adjoin...

Opinion:   "The Magical wand of the incredible Performance of Hon George Alabi - Equivalence of 8 Months to 4 Years of Revenue Drive in Osun State" Osogbo: 27th October, 2024. Hon. George Alabi, Commissioner for Lands Every Dispensation has its magic wand of sterling performance and under Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, the magic is the leadership of Ministry of Lands, Chairmaned by Hon. George Alabi, supported by the PS and his management team. The revenue that the Osun State Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning generated during the time Gboyega Oyetola as a governor of Osun State in four years is what Hon. George Alabi and his management team made for Osun State in 8 months of this administration. This magic is not possible without standard native intelligence and administrative savvy of the Ministry of Lands' Boss and his team. The capability that settles most of crises known to land matters with ease, pro...

Osun Primary Healthcare Renovation Project Coordinator, Dr Akindele Congratulates Project Engineers on New Professional Accomplishments The Project coordinator of Osun Primary Healthcare Renovation Project Committee, Dr Akindele Adekunle has eulogized some of the project engineers involved in the ongoing efforts of Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration to rehabilitate and upgrade the diverse primary healthcare centres in Osun State.  The project engineers who are Directors of Works of their different local councils each were recently honoured, decorated and inducted as a "Fellow of Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE)" at the 22nd International Civil Engineering Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers being held in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.  The newly inducted Engineers into the highest league of Engineering profession in Nigeria is led by the Chairman, Forum of Local Government Engineers, Osun State, Engr. Taofiq Ajibade who do...

Osun Primary Healthcare Renovation Project Committee visits Ife-South and Atakunmosa West local government areas. Osogbo, 18th October, 2024. Today, the Osun Primary Healthcare Renovation Project Committee were in the remote communities and hinterlands of Ife-South and Atakunmosa West local government area of the state in furtherance of implementing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s drive to ensure access to quality basic healthcare service by the good people of Osun.  The team led by the Project coordinator, Dr Akindele Adekunle were in Odesan PHC, Oke-Owena and Fayemi Ikija PHC, Ifetedo in Ife South local government to assess the level of progress of the rehabilitation and upgrading of the health facilities by the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration.  Other health facilities inspected by the State Project team on Friday include, Asawo PHC, Iyere PHC, Itagunmodi PHC, and Ipoye PHC in Atakunmosa West local government area of the state.  So far, the project team t...

Ooni of Ife @50: A Celebration of Grace, Gratitude & Growth Osun Deputy Speaker Celebrates Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Osogbo, October 17, 2024 The Deputy Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abidemi Akinyode Oyewusi has showered encomiums on the Royal Father and the Arole Oòduà, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Oyewusi in a well draft message and a beautifully designed graphic which was made available online wrote a scintillating accolades of the Imperial Majesty and a paramount ruler of Yoruba land this; "I write to celebrate our royal father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. "Kabiyesi, in the past five decades, you have exemplified unwavering dedication to the service of humanity, championing the well-being of all. Your reign has been ...

NEWS RELEASE  OSUN SSG, IGBALAYE MOURNS THE PASSING OF ALHAJI AJADI BADMUS.  OSOGBO- 13/10/2024 The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, has expressed shock over the passing of Alhaji Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus, late Asiwaju of Osogbo.  Alh. Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus In his condolence message, Igbalaye described Chief Ajadi as a guiding star, illuminating the path of peace, unity, and progress for the people of Osogbo.  He reflected on Chief Ajadi's passion for uplifting the needy and his relentless pursuit of community development, underscoring his role as a true patriot devoted not only to his people but to humanity at large.  The SSG emphasized Chief Ajadi's significant contributions to good governance and his pivotal role in the Imole movement, which aimed at fostering a brighter future for Osun State.  "It is with great shock and an aching heart that I write these words to honor the memory of a true inspiration and fathe...

NEWS RELEASE GOVERNOR ADELEKE MOURNS EXIT OF CHIEF AJADI BADMUS, SAYS WE LOST A PILLAR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OSOGBO- 13/10/2024 - Osunstate.gov.ng      Late Chief Ajadi Adekilekun Governor Ademola Adeleken of Osun state has lamented the transition to eternal glory of the Asiwaju of Osogbo land, Chief Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus, describing the exit as “a very sad development at a time Osogbo is witnessing rapid development in line with the dream of the deceased” In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Governor Adeleke condoled the Ataoja of Osogbo in Council and all Osogbo sons and daughters on the movement to the world beyond of“an extraordinary lover of development, a passionate agent of change and a tireless mobiliser for the growth of the state capital and the state in general” The Governor recalled how in the last two years, the deceased has been a constant energizer of growth initiatives with a dispassionate push for industrial and social development of...

Olaoluwa Asejere Pays Tribute to the Exit of Osogbo-born Colossus, Asiwaju of Osogbo Land, Chief Ajadi Badmus Osogbo, 13th October, 2024     Late Chief Ajadi Badmus The Chairman, Osun Commissioners' Forum and Honourable Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Ganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the illustrious son of Osogbo, Chief Ajadi Badmus, the revered Asiwaju of Osogbo Land. In his heartfelt tribute, Asejere described Chief Badmus as a true colossus whose towering presence and immense contributions have left an indelible mark on Osogbo's history and the collective memory of the Osogbo community. "Asiwaju Chief Ajadi Badmus was a man of immense grace and a visionary leader," Asejere stated. "His efforts towards the socio-economic and cultural development of Osogbo will forever remain cherished. He was not just a leader of the people, but a father figure whose wisdom and leadership...

OLUOMO GBENGA OWOLABE WRECKS, DEPLETES AND  DUMPS APC, RETURNS TO PDP IN IFE EAST, PDP STATE CHAIRMAN, SUNDAY BISI, PROF. WALE OLADIPO, YEYELUA DUPE ADELEKE SANI, OTHERS PRESENT. Ile-Ife, Osun State 04/10/24 The erstwhile former Chairman of Ife East Local Government are of Osun State and a notable Chieftain of the All Progress Congress, Oluomo Gbenga Owolabe has called it quit with his former political party, the All Progressives Congress and potted back to his old political party, the Peoples Democratic Party in a grand reception which is being hosted by the former and longest serving National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Professor Adewale Oladipo at the Enuwa Palace Square, Ile-Ife. In a well drafted address by Oluomo Gbenga Owolabi which was sent out to the press titled “A New Chapter for Ile-Ife: My Return to PDP and Commitment to Progress” Oluomo Owolabi said the PDP is the only political party that has always been synonymous with the struggle for justice, equite...