Abuja, July 26, 2025 — The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has approached the Supreme Court, seeking an order to compel the Osun State Government to return local government funds allegedly misapplied over a seven-month period. In the originating summons filed at the apex court, the AGF
Osogbo, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially launched its 2025 Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Osun State, as part of nationwide efforts to strengthen community resilience against natural and man-made disasters. The campaign, flagged off by the Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, was held in Osogbo and brought together
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced significant successes in its anti-smuggling operations, including the interception of illicit drugs which have now been formally handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at a press briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Ibadan, the Customs Area Controller,
The town of Owena Ijesa in Osun State is facing a dire public health crisis, with open defecation and refuse dumps contributing to a growing environmental hazard. The contaminated Owena River, which serves as the main source of drinking water and for other domestic purposes, exacerbates the situation, putting the entire community at risk of
Seven inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following the collapse of the facility’s old perimeter wall after a heavy rainfall on Tuesday night. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., was attributed to the structural failure of the wall, which could not withstand the storm. The Nigerian Correctional
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered essential relief materials to victims of a devastating rain and windstorm in Erinmo Ìjèsà , Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. The distribution exercise, conducted by officials from NEMA’s South-West Zonal Office based in Ibadan, took place over the weekend at Penny Deriik Hotel, Erinmo Ìjèsà . The
The lingering threat of disease outbreak hangs over Owena Ijesa, a boundary town in Osun State, as open defecation, contaminated water, and widespread refuse dumping continue to plague the community months after a deadly cholera outbreak claimed lives and exposed the scale of infrastructural neglect in the area. The town recently, signs of environmental decay
Following the recent deployment of senior officers by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Management, Corps Commander Leye Adegboyega, fsi, has officially assumed duty as the Sector Commander of RS11.1 Osun State Sector Command. His assumption of office took place on Thursday, May 2, 2025. Upon arrival at the command headquarters, CC Adegboyega was warmly
