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...as the Provost urges them to be accountable to Environmental Health No fewer than 55 Environmental Health Science graduates of the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa have been inducted into the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria(EHCON). In his address at the well attended ceremony on Thursday, Provost of the College, Dr Lateef Olarewaju Raheem charged the new Sanitarians to uphold the oath of the profession and remember that the masses and government rely solely on them to safeguard human existence.  The Provost who was represented by the Registrar of the College, Mr Moshood  Afolabi stressed that the newest Sanitarians must be more than an enforcer and must also become an educator in the field of health technology for the safety of all and sundry.  While urging them to see the achievement as a foundation for greater things to come, the Provost challenged them to pursue greater academic heights in the Health technology industry as a means o...

By Alabi Olawale (From Makkah) Following the successful completion of this years Hajj rituals in Makkah and Madinah, the first batch of the pilgrims is due back to Nigeria today. The Board's Administrative Secretary of Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board,, Mr. Muritala Fakunle disclosed this in a statement on Saturday,  According to him, a total of 978 pilgrims will be airborne back to Lagos in the next five days on a three scheduled return flights. He explained that  the first return flight, operated by Flynas Air with registration number XY-9488, is expected to arrive at the Hajj Transit Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, from Jeddah on Sunday morning. He emphasized that the return operation would be conducted in two phases, with pilgrims in each phase travelling from Makkah to Jeddah before boarding their respective flights back to Lagos in line with a scheduled timetable. Recall that a total of 978 pilgrims from Osun State participated in this...

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has successfully facilitated the preparation of the long-awaited Water Supply and Sanitation Master/Investment Plan for Urban Water Supply and Sanitation, marking a major milestone in the state's efforts to improve access to potable water and sanitation services. The development comes after several unsuccessful attempts by previous administrations to secure a comprehensive framework for urban water supply and sanitation.  The Adeleke administration revived the process in 2023 through the intervention of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. Speaking at a stakeholders' engagement programme held at Aenon Suites, Osogbo, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Sunday Oroniyi, described the master plan as a strategic roadmap for addressing water supply challenges and improving sanitation services across the state. According to him, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation secured fun...

Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization, stands at a political crossroads. As Osun approaches another election cycle, questions of heritage, federal relevance, and generational inheritance have returned to the front burner. In this exclusive interview, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, former Member of the House of Representatives representing Ife Federal Constituency, speaks with clarity and conviction. He defends Ife’s leadership, rejects fire-brigade politics, and makes the case for strategic alignment with federal power as the only path to the kingdom’s rightful place. The message is direct: consciousness, strategy, and patience must replace short-term temptations. EXCLUSIVE : Q: Sir, why are you speaking with such passion for Ile Ife now? Hon . Rotimi Makinde : Well, I was born because of Ile Ife and its environs which includes Modakeke, the Origbos and the other towns and villages that made up Ile Ife as kingdom. This is not politics for me. This is home. When your root is in t...

  Sunday Okunade Pensioners across Osun State have unanimously endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, describing his administration as one that has significantly improved their welfare and well-being. The endorsement was announced during a gathering of pensioners in Osogbo, the state capital, where members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) commended the governor’s commitment to their needs. Speaking at the event, the Osun State Chairman of the NUP, Alhaji Ola Odefisayo, expressed gratitude to Governor Adeleke for implementing policies that have made life more comfortable for retirees. He particularly praised the governor for enrolling pensioners in the state's free healthcare programme and ensuring the prompt payment of pensions and related allowances. Odefisayo also lauded the administration for addressing outstanding financial obligations inherited from previous governments. According to him, the payment of half-salary arrears owed to pe...

For the confidence, trust, and belief that people have continued to place in him, the Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has assured everyone who have stood by him that he will continue to work diligently, uphold the people's trust, and never let them down, adding that, "Together, we will continue to build a stronger party and a more prosperous future for the people". Senator Oyewumi, celebrated his electoral success by deeply appreciating his family for their unwavering support, his leader, Governor Ademola Adeleke (Imole), members of his political family, party leaders, stakeholders, supporters, and all Accord members across Osun West Senatorial District for his re-election. According to Senator Oyewumi in his "Acceptance and Appreciation Message" issued and made available to newsmen, "On the 29th of May, 2026, I was once again honoured with the mandate of the Accord in Osun West Senatorial District to represent our gr...