The battle for the seat of Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland intensifies as families, particularly Ofukutu and Ajimoko, also known as Hastrup in the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House, spar over the kingship. Recall that the late Oba Aromolaran died after a brief illness at the Obafemi Awolowo… Anxiety as battle for Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland tears Ruling House … Read more
More than 18 individuals were reportedly killed between June 2023 and February 2024 as a result of cult clashes in Ilesa, a historic town in Osun State. More than 12 people were murdered in cold blood in 2023, and more than six more were killed in a retaliation strike in early February… 10 months without … Read more
Undercover as a job seeker (II) …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In Nigeria, you cannot be a jobless graduate or job seeker in peace. There are some persons whose duty is likely to frustrate, exploit, and expose your situation to more danger and obscurity. They present themselves as better alternatives. They employ tactics to attract, weaken, … Read more
Residents decry neglect of road projects in Ilesa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The worrying situation of two 1.1km road projects in Ilesa metropolis has aroused concerns and reactions from residents who use them or traders whose shops are located next to them, expressing their anxieties over the possible abandonment of the projects. These road projects … Read more
Ilesa residents decry parking of heavy-duty vehicles on major road …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) is a tremendous blessing to Osun State. In terms of employment and income generation, the brewing company at Lawrence Omole Way, Omi-Asoro, Ilesa has made a substantial contribution to the growth and economic development of her host … Read more
‘Brother, cash wa o’ – Tales of graduates who roam around in sun and rain to make earnings through POS …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> When students complete their tertiary education either in college, polytechnic, or university, they join the colony of unemployed. This colony keeps expanding despite the creation of digital and vocational jobs by … Read more
‘We don’t fix masts for MTN, GLO’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Residents of Oke-Eso, Iroye, and a part of the Igbaye communities have decried contributing funds to repair faulty transformers after wallowing in darkness for four days. According to findings, the only transformer serving over 100 residential houses, including shops and firms, in each community … Read more
How pregnant woman disguising as room-seeker abducts two kids in Osun …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Two children, Sarah Adedeji, age two, and Sikemi, age four, were reported missing, causing tension and commotion in Igando, a community in Ilesa. The incident described as unfortunate by many, which occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2024, has caused public … Read more
Adekunle Aromolaran, teacher and ‘tough’ monarch who ruled a ‘divided’ kingdom for 42 years …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The stool of Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland is vacant. The ‘special man’ in the traditional home of Ijesa forebears is gone. The late Aromolaran, the natural leader of Ijesas, who ruled for 42 years, journeyed to the land … Read more