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2026: PDP In Osun is Too Deeply Planted To Be Threatened By Any Electoral Robber – Adeleke’s Spokesperson

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November 18, 2024

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The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr Umar Ganduje suffers from verbal diarrhea ...

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Osun: DROMI Distributes Rice, Oil to 250 Aged Woman

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November 17, 2024

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Dr. Rhoda Makinde, wife of Lawmaker representing Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency at the National Assemble, ...

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Osun 2025 Budget: Knowing the Reasons Behind The Numbers

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November 14, 2024

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By Sarafa Ibrahim On Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke presented the 2025 budget estimates to the Osun ...

Ex-Osun Military Administrator Anthony Obi Dies

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Video: How Osun Monarch Incited Violence During 2023 Election

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November 11, 2024

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The Alapomu of Apomu Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, revealed his support for Honourable Lanre Oladebo, the ...

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Adeleke, Ex-Osun Governors, Olowu Mourn Exit Of Gen. Lagbaja, Condole President Tinubu, Armed Forces

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November 7, 2024

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...Osun Online Publishers says Osun Nigeria lost shining star By Ismail Kolapo Governor Ademola Adeleke, former ...

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Osun: NANS/JCC Accuses Past Leaders of Impassionation, Seeks Security Agencies Intervention

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November 5, 2024

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council, Osun Axis, has accused past leaders ...

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Flash: Osun APC Loses 45% Of Membership

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November 3, 2024

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These are not the best of times for political parties in Osun state as both major ...

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Osun: Where is Governor Adeleke’s 114 tractors, palliative buses?

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November 3, 2024

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By Waheed Adekunle It has become imperative to demand from Senator Ademola Adeleke the whereabouts of ...

Reps Probe NEITI, NUPRC Over Alleged Lopsided Recruitments

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Osun Federal Lawmaker Appoints Nine Persons With Disabilities As Special Assistants

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November 1, 2024

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The Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) has expressed its appreciation to Representative Bamidele ...

NANS urges NSCDC, We didn't endorse any presidential candidate, NANS launches #EndASUUStrikeNow project, Lack of quality leaders pushing Nigeria to precipice, Nigeria needs detailed soil survey, fertility maps Agric Minister The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Mohammed Abubakar has said that the country needs detailed soil survey and soil fertility maps for a good understanding of the best ways of evaluating the potentials of the nation’s soils for agricultural production. The Minister said that this would stop blind application of fertiliser and ensure sustainable land use. Speaking at the at the commissioning of the Soil Testing and Geographic Information System (GIS) laboratories in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr Abubakar said the soil resources on which agriculture depends must also receive special attention for sustainable agricultural production. He reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to an agriculture led diversification of the nation’s economy, he The Minister noted that the facilities being commissioned has the capacity for analysing large quantities of soil samples rapidly. He explained that the laboratory also has capacity to receive soil field data real-time for processing, analyses and mapping. Dr Abubakar said the GIS technology with its versatility will facilitate the production of soil fertility maps for different parts of the country. "This will provide current information on the suitability and capability of lands for the production of different crops and land use. "The maps will provide information on crop and location specific types of fertiliser for blending by our blenders to enhance agricultural productivity and stop blind application of fertilisers in the country. "This is another bold step towards sustainable production of food using modern technology by paying attention to the health of our soils." Furthermore, he added that the Ministry is now in a position to provide technology-driven services for effective land resources management nationwide. He said that Federal government is committed to an agriculture led diversification of the nation’s economy. "This is another bold step towards sustainable production of food using modern technology by paying attention to the health of our soils. In his remarks, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, said the laboratories are expected to expand soil analytical services in the country and bring soil testing services closer to our farming communities. He said: "In our drive towards attaining food self-sufficiency, the facilities we are commissioning today are expected to contribute substantially in driving the process because the soil is the starting point when we talk of food security. He added that the commissioned soil testing and GIS laboratories will facilitate the production of national soil survey and soil fertility maps for the country. "We hope to complete the project in three years, subject to availability of resources. "The Nigerian Soil Information Service (NISIS) will be established at the end of the nationwide detailed soil survey., Don't harass residents , 2023 Elections: NANS queries N305 billion INEC budget, NANS warns against splinter group, NANS urges Lagos govt to take action on cultism, drug abuse in schools, NANS against fuel hike, NANS, killings, #EndSARS, protest, NANS, media, NANS Abiodun Tai Solarin

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NANS/JCC Osun Axis Elects New Leaders

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October 30, 2024

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The Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS/JCC OSUN AXIS) on Wednesday ...

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Adeleke, Ex-Osun Governors, Olowu Mourn Exit Of Gen. Lagbaja, Condole President Tinubu, Armed Forces

Osun: NANS/JCC Accuses Past Leaders of Impassionation, Seeks Security Agencies Intervention

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