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Bomb Blast trial: ACN begs Osun Chief Judge.

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

Osun State Chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has petitioned the State Chief Judge, Justice George Ojo asking him to throw away the case filed by the State Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Hon. Niyi Owolade on the bomb blast suspects, Osun Mail has authoritatively gathered.
The new move by the state ACN according to [...]



Ataoja Stool: Selection process hits top gear

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

* Polytechnic Rector joins race
 The process of selecting a new monarch for Osogbo is now in top gear with the authorities of Osogbo Local Government formally meeting members of Laro Ruling House on Saturday,  August 25, 2010.
Already, names of candidates who have indicated their interests from the four royal compounds of Laro Ruling House have [...]



I’ll contest 2011 governorship election, says Aregbesola

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

Although he is still in court challenging the victory of Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola in the Saturday, April 14, 2007 polls, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) governorship candidate, Rauf Aregbesola surprisingly disclosed that he will be contesting the 2011 General Election.
The new move by Aregbesola clearly showed that he has lost hope in reclaiming his so [...]



Osun Osogbo holds amid Pomp

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

A week-long cultural activities in Osun state climaxed on Friday with the celebration of the grand finale of the yearly Osun Osogbo Festival.
The festival, which was held for the first time without an Ataoja on the throne, was also used to bid a final good bye to the late Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi, who died [...]



Don urges Muslims to be devoted

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

The Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)and Director of Academic Planning of the Institution, Professor Abdul-Ganiyy Oladosu has urged Muslims to be devoted and steadfast in their practice of the religion.
Preaching a sermon on “Islam, Politics and the Nigerian Nation” during a lecture organized by Aragbiji Ramadan Committee at Aragbiji’s palace, Iragbiji , [...]



How new Ataoja of Osogbo will emerge

Aug 27th, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

Prince Salami Taofeek Akinjide of Ile Lakanye from Larooye Ruling House has entered into the race of Ataoja of Osogbo, Osun Mail has gathered.
With the entrant of Prince Akinjide into the contest, 11 princes are now jostling for the vacant stool of Ataoja of Osogbo.
Meanwhile, the Amended Declaration made under Section 10 (1) of the [...]



Stop blaming woes on colonialism, Alaafin charges Africans

Aug 27th, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on tuesday in Osogbo has asked blacks across the World to stop blaming their underdevelopment on colonialism and slave trade declaring that African leaders should move away from passing the buck.
The Alaafin, who spoke at the ongoing Global Conference of Black Nationalities holding in Osogbo, the Osun state [...]



Akinleye graduated from OSCOTECH, says management

Aug 27th, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

*School, group refute certificate forgery story 
Management of Osun State College of Technology, (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke, on Wednesday, August 24, 2010 confirmed that the Chairman of Ede North Local Government, Hon Kazeem Akinleye as a graduate of the institution.
With this and other evidences secured by Osun Mail, allegations making round the town that the Council Chairman forged [...]



Lawmaker wants more dedication from public office holders

Aug 27th, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

 The Deputy Chief Whip of Osun state House of Assembly, Hon. Abiodun Idowu has implored the nation’s political office holders to put more efforts in their day-to-day activities so as to fast track the development of the county.
Hon. Abiodun Idowu stated this while speaking with Osun Mail on their trip to Pumalanga South Africa by [...]



Flood: Osun Assembly meets town planners from 30 LG

Aug 27th, 2010 | By osunmail | Category: News

The Osun State House of Assembly has identified corruption as a major factor affecting the country. The Speaker, Hon. Adejare Bello, while addressing town planners from the thirty local government councils and Modakeke Area Office at the floor of the House on Monday, August 16, 2010 noted that if the country can successfully win the [...]