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Davido attends Governor Adeleke's project launch in Osun and meets Oluwo of Iwo; video and photos emerge.

Nigerian international act David Adeleke Davido was in Osogbo, Osun state capital, where he graced the launch of state projects by his uncle and governor, Ademola Adeleke. One of the trending videos from the event showed Davido proudly hailing his uncle, whom he called a ‘working governor.’ Davido also met with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, who is one of the popular…

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APC attacks Adeleke family for donating N1bn to Church

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has sharply criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke and his siblings for their recent donation of N1 billion to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos. The party expressed concern over the timing and implications of such a large donation while the state is reportedly facing financial difficulties. In a statement signed by its chairman, Tajudeen…

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Remains of Akeredolu arrives Nigeria

Remains of Akeredolu arrives Nigeria Late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu’s body has arrived in Nigeria. Remains of Akeredolu were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away. The reports indicated that the aircraft carrying the body arrived at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024. Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the late governor’s wife, along with…

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Osun begins retrenchment of workers over revenue shortfall

•Reintroduces “half-salary” to cut cost •Labour plans showdown By Adekunle Alao It appears the promise of the Osun State Govt not to sack workers in its employment would no longer be kept as the Governor Ademola Adeleke led government has reportedly begun to show some of the workers the way home. This publication also learnt that the state government has re-introduced the modulated salary regime,…

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Appeal Court Reinstate Ademola Adeleke as Osun State Governor

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BREAKING NEWS: Just Eight days after Governor Adeleke’s pardon, an ex-convict, Sunday Omisakin was rearrested for stealing TV in Osun state.

BREAKING NEWS: Just Eight days after Governor Adeleke’s pardon, an ex-convict, Sunday Omisakin was rearrested for stealing TV in Osun state. Those of you who twisted the case from him being an armed robber to him merely stealing foul you guys aided Morakinyo and turned him into a celebrity now he is back to stealing.

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Osun Pardon Recipient Arrested for Alleged House Burglary Days After Release

Barely eight days after being granted pardon by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, a former inmate, Sunday Omisakin, has been remanded in the Ilesa Correctional Facility for allegedly breaking into a house to steal a television.Omisakin, who was listed as number 8 on the governor’s prerogative of mercy list signed on December 26, 2024, had been pardoned for what was described as a minor…

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Document Shows Osun State Loan Under Governor Adeleke Rises To N10.5billion In 19 Months

This is despite claims by the Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, few days ago that he did not take any loans. The Osun State budget performance report has shown that in 2023, the sum of N10billion was recorded as the loan figures obtained for the year. This is despite claims by the Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, few days ago that he did not take any loans.   Governor Adeleke had noted…

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Gov Adeleke Pardons Man Sentenced To Death For ‘Stealing Fowl’

In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the governor revealed that Olowookere and his accomplice, Sunday Morakinyo, had been pardoned. On social media, the allegation that the pair received a death sentence for snatching a bird went widespread. However, the Osun State Judiciary has clarified that they were found guilty of armed robbery in 2010, which included stealing chickens. According to the…

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Supreme Court Judgement Triumph Of Truth, Says Diri

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, as the triumph of truth over falsehood and evil. Speaking in Abuja after the apex court gave its verdict, Governor Diri said the victory was not for him or his deputy alone but also for people of the state whose choice was…

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Adeleke Frees 53 Convicts

Adeleke Frees 53 Convicts

Governor Ademola Adeleke has pardoned and released 53 convicts serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service. The action according to a statement by Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson on Thursday said it is in line with the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. The letter of commutation dated December 24, 2024, which has since…

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Gov Adeleke Pardons Man Sentenced To Death For Stealing Fowl

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pardoned Segun Olowookere who was sentenced to death for armed robbery in Osun State. Olowookere was pardoned alongside his accomplice, Sunday Morakinyo, the governor disclosed in a statement on X on Thursday. The claim that the duo got a death sentence for stealing a fowl went viral on social media. But the Osun State Judiciary has clarified that they…

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Segun Olowookere: Nigerian man sentenced to death in Osun state promised pardon | masr356.com

There was an outcry across Nigeria at the time as many felt the sentence was too harsh. The duo were subsequently moved to the notorious Kirikiri maximum security prison in Lagos state where they’ve been in the death row wing. In a statement on Tuesday, governor Ademola Adeleke directed that Olowookere should be pardoned as it was important to protect the sanctity of life. “I have directed the…

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Footballer Slumps, Dies During Memorial Cup Match in Osogbo

Adeyemi Adewale, a 29-year-old footballer, tragically passed away after collapsing during the Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup match in Osogbo, Osun State. Bamiji Oladele, media aide to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and chairman of the competition’s organizing committee, confirmed the incident.  Adewale, popularly known as “Maicon,” sl¥mped in the 84th minute while representing the Ilesa West…

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After 14 years in prison, the governor promises to pardon a teenager who was given a death sentence for stealing fowls in Osun State

Olowookere was sentenced in 2010 and has served 14 years in prison, according to GuruTrends. He was 17 years old when he received his death sentence for stealing eggs and a chicken from a poultry farm in the state’s Odo-Otin Local Government in Oyan. Adeleke stated in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, December 17, that he had directed the state commissioner of justice to investigate the…

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More suffering for Nigerians as cooking gas prices skyrocket nationwide. Nigerians are facing worsening economic conditions as the price of cooking gas continues to soar, compounding the cost-of-living crisis across the nation. Breaking: Governor Adeleke’s aide shot in police custody According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) surged by 58.68% in October 2024, compared to the same period last year. The price jumped from ₦10,545.87 in October 2023 to ₦16,734.55 in October 2024. State-Level Breakdown Rivers State recorded the highest average retail price for a 12.5kg refill at ₦17,895.00, followed closely by Osun State at ₦17,739.06 and Benue State at ₦17,731.25. Conversely, Katsina State reported the lowest price for the same cylinder size at ₦14,725.00, with Nasarawa and Adamawa trailing at ₦15,390.55 and ₦15,474.21, respectively. Zonal Price Variations The South-South zone experienced the steepest average price for a 12.5kg refill at ₦17,114.67, followed by the South-East at ₦16,906.01. The North-Central zone recorded the lowest average price at ₦16,411.19. Five Foods You Should Never Microwave: Here’s Why Smaller Cylinders Also Affected The NBS report also highlighted price increases for smaller cylinders. The average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder rose 51.58% year-on-year, from ₦4,562.51 in October 2023 to ₦6,927.94 in October 2024. Highest Prices: Borno State recorded the highest price for a 5kg refill at ₦7,939.29, followed by Yobe at ₦7,580.00 and Benue at ₦7,578.00. Lowest Prices: Katsina State offered the lowest price at ₦6,270.00, with Zamfara and Delta states close behind at ₦6,410.71 and ₦6,427.78, respectively. Regional Trends The North-East reported the highest average price for a 5kg refill at ₦7,319.03, followed by the South-West at ₦6,961.58. The North-West recorded the lowest zonal price at ₦6,703.95. Economic Implications for Nigerians.  The relentless increase in cooking gas prices adds to the economic strain on Nigerians already grappling with inflation, fuel price hikes, and other economic challenges cause by President Bola . Analysts are calling for urgent government intervention to address the rising cost of essential commodities and alleviate the financial burden on households.