Osun LG Fund: Labour alliance Plans Picketting of UBA offices
● Set to Petition US, UK Bank Regulatory Agencies For alleged underhand dealings in the handling of deposited Osun state local government funds, a group called Labour Alliance (LA) has concluded arrangements to picket the offices of the United Bank for Africa(UBA). Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke; the House Speaker, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun and…
Osun Local Government Funds’ Hijacked is a Criminal Assault on Democracy – MCE
…Citizens may be compelled to resort to self help The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) is shocked, outraged, and deeply alarmed by the latest twist in the Osun State Local Government (LG) crisis—a scandal that represents a brazen, criminal assault on democracy, the rule of law, and the rights of hardworking citizens. The Movement is…
ALGON tackles APC, says handling of LG funds violated LG Finance Law
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State, says the handling of local government funds by the APC violated the Local Government Finance Law. ALGON states that the law is unambiguous, only Directors of Finance and Directors of Administration are legally recognised as signatories to local government accounts. Contrary to this clear provision,…
Osun PDP Felicitates Mallam Olawale Rasheed At 61
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of Hon Sunday Bisi, heartily congratulates Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Osun State, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. The party in a statement signed by its Chairman, Sunday Bisi commends Mallam Rasheed for his steadfastness…
Bunmi Jenyo Celebrates Olawale Rasheed At 61
The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo has celebrated the Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary. This was contained in a congratulatory message by the Commissioner, which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Monday. Dr. Jenyo who described…
Birthday Interview: Public Office is a Policy Lab for a Policy Entrepreneur – Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed is a public policy professional with decades of experience in journalism, business, politics and public service. The Spokesperson and Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke granted a birthday interview to some journalists, addressing many personal and public issues. Except When are you releasing your book about your life experience ? Mallam Olawale…
Osun and the Lackey, by James Bamgbose
Arobafin, lọba npa meaning it is the one who shows insolence to the king that invites destruction upon himself. In Yoruba cosmology, respect is not a performance. It is a moral code woven into identity, upbringing, and leadership. Royal institutions are not mere ceremonial relics, they are living embodiments of history, honour, and communal dignity….
Osun Assembly Warns UBA, Oyetola, APC Cronies over Diversion of Osun LG Funds
● Lists About 50B of Illegal Payments Amidst Local Workers’ Suffering and Neglect ● Vows to Recover All Diverted LG Funds ● Restates Assembly’s Oversight and Legislation Powers over LGs The Osun State House of Assembly has raised alarm over illegal payments and handling of billions of naira from Osun local government fund by court…
Dangote’s Single Train Refinery, Epileptic Pricing Will Throw Nigeria Into Major Economic Crisis – Spectrum of Marketers
A spectrum of marketers across the downstream oil industry, along with industry watchers, analysts and unions have expressed concerns about the incessant price instability and uncertainty in the supply, distribution, and retailing of petroleum products across the country. This worrisome trend is creating panic in the industry. This situation is evolving as a result of…
Osun L.G funds: Magistrate court issues bench warrant against UBA, three of its senior staff
Adjourns further hearing for 10th of February,2026. Sequel to the complaint received from the Local Government Chairmen, in Osun state, by the Osun State Attorney General that unauthorized accounts have been opened for the Osun state LGs allocation, so as to allow the authorized persons to operate and maintain the accounts,in in the United Bank…
