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OSUN LG ELECTION: PDP MEMBERS WHO SUSTAINED GUNSHOT IN ILESA DIES, BURIED AMIDST TEARS OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  Some indigenes and residents of Ijesaland are in mourning moods following the death of another Member of the People's Democratic Party PDP occasioned by the recent Local Government crisis in Osun State. Bereaved families and stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party in ilesha axis of Osun state are demanding justice for their loved ones and party members who lost their lives during the recent political crisis that erupted over local government leadership in the state. The Party member, Kasali Adebayo who died less than 24 hours after the first victim, Ismail Ibrahim was laid to rest succumbed to a gunshot injury sustained in Ilesa during the political violence that erupted on February 16th over the local government crisis in Osun State. He was reportedly shot in the head, rushed to OAU Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, but did not survive, even after sur...

Eniade Gives Cash Support To Constituents To Kick-Start Ramadan Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo Otin Federal Constituency was agog yesterday as Hon. Eniade Francis Damilare gave cash support to leaders and members of the party across the federal constituency in preparation for the forthcoming ramadan fasting. Eniade who gave a total sum of ₦3.8million to all the 38 wards in IBO Federal Constituency among other financial support provided to leaders and critical stakeholders of the APC, stated that beyond politics he is a man who is driven by his passion to growth and development of his community and the welfare of his people. Eniade who is the Chairman of Eniade Foundation, a humanitarian non-profit organization stated that the Ramadan period is a season of perseverance, brotherliness and a season to spread love across all strata of life, it is there important to see that every household has a reason to rejoice during the ramadan season. Eniade who visited Chief Shuaib Oyedokun in his country home ...

BREACH OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: OSSIEC, HASHIM SUE IGP, OSUN CP The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has sued the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Umar Abba, for the breach of fundamental rights. Joined in the suit is the OSSIEC Chairman, Barrister Hashim Abioye. In the suit, the duo are demanding the sum of two billion Naira as damage for harassment, intimidation and detention of some ad-hoc staff of the commission for committing no offence. Recall that the OSSIEC headquarters had been sealed off by the police a day before the Saturday, February 22, 2025 local government elections in the state which barred residents of the state to have access to the commission. Abioye said the commission is taking up the case against the Nigerian Police over the overzealousness of their men. He noted, “A security agency is expected to be neutral and provide necessary security for the people of Nigeria, unfortunately...

STAY AWAY FROM SECRETARIATS ----ADELEKE WARNS NEWLY ELECTED LG OFFICIALS OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  The 30 newly elected chairmen in the just concluded local government elections in Osun state have been sworn after been presented with certificates of return by the chairman of Osun Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye. The new council chairmen took oath of office and were sworn in alongside their vices at the government house in Osogbo in the presence of governor Ademola Adeleke who was flanked by chairman of PDP governors forum, who is also the governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed; governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde and former governor of Osun state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Affirming the swearing in, governor Ademola Adeleke advised the new council officials to stay away from the councils to prevent clashes, promising to thread the path of rule of law in removing the sacked officials who have occupied the state. The governor assured president Bola Hamme...

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission,OSSIEC, has announced Hon. Lukman Afolabi as Chairmen-elect for Ede South Local Government Area of Osun state. This declaration was made by OSSIEC chairman, Hashim Abioye on Saturday night. Abioye announced names of all chairmen-elect for the 30 local councils of the state. He also noted that all councillors who contested under the Peoples Democratic Party are winners , added that who so ever is interested in certified original copy of the election can approach the commission. The 29 chairmen-elect are; 1. Boripe – Babalola Wasiu Kayode 2. Egbedore – Okunade Oluwafemi Adesanya 3. Ife Central – Adeyenuwo Rotimi John 4. Obokun – Agboola Francis Olajire 5. Isokan – Azeez Lateef Adeniran 6. Boluwaduro – Aina Abayomi Adesina 7. Ola Oluwa – Sodiq Samuel Oluwapelumi 8. Irepodun – Ajibade Oluwatoyin S. 9. Ilesa West – Adebanjo Oladiti Tunmininu 10 . Atakumosa East – Ibironke Alade Adegboye 11. Ife South- Aroke Muyiwa Aderemi 12. Olorunda – Kolade...

OSUN LG ELECTION: BISHOPS CALL FOR CALMNESS, CIVILITY URGE OSIEC, SECURITY, OTHER STAKHOLDERS TO MAINTAIN SINCERITY. OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  Ahead of saturday local government election, clerics in Osun State have called on government and critical stakeholders to ensure safety of lives, properties as well as instruments and institutions of democracy during and after the polls. This was echoed at the Ecumenical conference of the Bishops from different denominations organized by the Justice Development and peace makers' centre JDPMC in osogbo, the Osun State capital. Osun State is identified as one of the state in Nigeria that has maintained consistent peaceful record in the last two decades. However, the peace of the state was recently disturbed following the judgement by the appeal court reinstated local government officials where lives was lost and properties vandalized upon resumption to their various Secretariat. To this end, the Ecumenical conference of the th...

Just In: 'Portable' arrives Ogun police command after turning himself in   The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, at exactly 13:23 hours today, February 19, 2025. His presence at the SCID is in connection with an ongoing investigation. The Command assures the public that due process will be followed in handling this matter, and updates will be provided as necessary. In a Statement by Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, she urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. The Ogun State Police Command remains committed to upholding justice and maintaining public order. For further inquiries, please contact the Ogun State Police Public Relations Department.

Gospel Singer, John Kola Idowu set to dedicate Psalms Translated into Hause, Igbo. OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  A renowned religious leader and gospel singer, Evangelist John Kola Idowu has urged Nigerians to shun religious discrimination and pray for political leaders, asking God to direct the affairs of the country. This was echoed at a press conference held in osogbo, osun state capital ahead the dedication of songs of psalms 1-150 in the Holy Bible translated into Hausa and Igbo. Addressing journalists, Evangelist John Kola-Idowu, says the motive is to remind christian faithful communities to seek spiritual guidance, power of prayer and to intercede for Nigerians love, unity and progress in the midst of economic hardship and security threat. "Evangelist John Kola-Idowu is set to dedicate Psalms 1-150 in Hausa and Igbo languages, aiming to promote love and unity, and to serve as a source of inspiration and spiritual nourishment for Christians in Nigeria and beyond....

HON. OLAWALE AKERELE DENIES ATTACK ON APC MEMBERS, CONDEMNS VIOLENCE The Chief Whip of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olawale Akerele, has categorically denied allegations that he attacked APC members. Instead, he condemned the brutal attack on PDP members by APC thugs in Ilesa. According to Hon. Akerele, the attackers, led by Engr. Remi Omowaiye and Tobi Famurewa, unleashed terror on innocent PDP members at the Ilesa West  on February 17, 2025. Several citizens were severely injured, including Hon. Kasali Adebayo, Hon. Tunde Eje, and an innocent bread vendor. Hon. Akerele described the attack as a direct assault on democracy and an attempt to incite chaos in Osun State. He demanded that the Nigerian Police immediately inviteand investigate Engr. Remi Omowaiye and Tobi Famurewa in order to unravel and bring to justice the perpetrators of the sinister attack. The lawmaker urged citizens to disregard false claims by Taiwo Olaore and treat them as mere propaganda. He also call...

EYE CHECKUP: OSHIA TO PROVIDE CORRECTIVE SPECTACLES, MEDICATIONS FOR 345,000 PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS. BY OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  Osun State Government has embarked on comprehensive eye checkup for 345,000 (three thousand and forty-five thousand) pupils in public primary and secondary schools students across the state. This was disclosed at a press conference held in osogbo, Osun State capital addressed by the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency, OSHIA, Dr. Rasaq Akindele to herald the commencement training of school teachers and screening slated for thursday 20th of February this year. While speaking on the initiative tagged'' Imole School Eye Health" the Executive Secretary said the excercise with the support of ministry of education will critically examine those with refractive errors and provided with corrective spectacle, medications and surgical intervention. He hinted that efforts are ongoing on school based screening of the pupils u...

OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO, OSUN STATE The All Progressives Congress APC Chairman in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, Remi Abass, is dead. Abass, was shot dead by some suspected political hoodlums who invaded the local government secretariat in Ikire early today. The incident occurred  upon his resumption of office following the judgement of the appeal court that reinstated sacked elected council officials of the party in the state. ###

Afenifere Chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead. He died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos at the age of 96 years. A statement by the family said he died peacefully. It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96. “The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. “We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total and this he fought for until h...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has upheld the appeal filed by the elected local government officials in Osun under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress  The Court of Appeal unanimously reinstated all the elected Local Government officials who were previously sacked by Ademola Adeleke, and has ordered their immediate resumption of office. Recall that Governor Adeleke on assumption of office in November, 2022 had directed career heads of local government areas and Area Councils Development Areas in the state to take control and charge of their councils from the sacked council chairmen and councillors. Details later.......

Land Dispute: Ifon, Erin Osun Communities Fume As Ilobu Withdraw From Peace Initiative. The leaders of Ifon and Erin-Osun communities in Osun State have described the withdrawal of Ilobu from the ongoing peace committee set up by the government as disrespectful and frivolous. Governor Ademola Adeleke had set up a 100-man peace committee to bring lasting peace to the incessant communal clash between the towns which was headed by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun and Justice Moshood Adeigbe. However, after three days sitting, Ilobu through a letter to the Governor withdraw from the process, saying it does not trust the chairman and co-chairman. In a swift reaction, Ifon and Erin-Osun communities in a joint communique on Wednesday evening described Ilobu’s excuse for the withdrawal as frivolous, saying the three communities has access to the members of the committee before inauguration and accepted their membership. It also described as bias the decision to halt the peace process...

AKINRUN STOOL: GBOLERU HAS A CANDIDATE, IMPOSTORS SHOULD DESIST FROM MANIPULATING THE PROCESS. Gboleru Ruling House, Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State has renewed its call for the ruling house to present the next Akinrun of Ikirun land. The Royal family headed by Prince Olatunji Tijani, in a statement urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to continue to path the way of justice, saying position of state government through the white paper has in no small measure brought peace and tranquility to the wealthy community of Ikirun. Countering the position of Ikirun Elders Council , Gboleru ruling house appealed to the Governor to ignore the Elders Council, saying  what they were pushing for would not do the town any good but to jeopardize the peaceful efforts already put in place by the government. The Ikirun Elders Council had in a letter addressed to the state government called for the abandonment of the white paper released by the statement and initiate a fresh selection ...

The Bauchi State Police Command says two bandits have met their waterloo in a joint operation raid in collaboration with special hunters in the Gwana District of Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, a border region with Taraba, Plateau and Gombe States. In a statement issued by the command's Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakili, he says this is following credible intelligence and established community networks. It says the operational team encountered suspected bandits during surveillance in the Dajin Madan Forest. As a result, they got into proactive engagement, neutralised two bandits. Reports also indicated that additional assailants sustained injuries, scampered in disarray and retreated into nearby bushes. According to Wakili, one AK-49 assault rifle, as well as nine rounds of live ammunition, were recovered from the bandits. He says that the operation highlights the commitment of security forces, and community partners, to combat banditry, and enhance public safe...

OSUN LG ELECTION: NETNOS WANTS STAKHOLDERS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE ELECTORAL SYSTEM. OPEYEMI AKINYEMI  OSOGBO  Ahead of February, 2025 Local Government Electionin Osun State , A Network of Non-Governmental Organisations in Osun State NETNOS, has urged stakeholders on implementation of effective electoral  reform to ensure free, fair and credible election. The President of the network, Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin was speaking at a Pre-election activities press conference on the preparedness of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission OSIEC held in Osogbo, Osun State Capital. Ebofin identified various challenges being faced by the local government elections in Nigeria which include: Political interference by the ruling parties, Inadequate funding for the umpire, Issues of autonomy and Transparency, Exclusion of key stakeholders, Voter apathy among others. He said that local government elections are generally seen as less significant compared to  national polls...

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