A Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, on Tuesday ruled that popular musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, and socialite Sam Larry had no involvement in the death of singer Aloba Oladimeji Ilerioluwa, popularly called Mohbad. The court’s decision comes after months of speculation and legal proceedings surrounding the controversial case. Reading the…
…as govt dispatches rapid response team in LGAs The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA), following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from Unincha community. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak in a public statement yesterday revealing…
One of the key attributes of leadership is that it is a burden borne by the individual upon whom that responsibility is thrust.The leader must of necessity, not only feel the pulse of the people but must go the extra mile to ensure that their lives are meaningfully impacted by his actions. This point was…
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, Osun chapter has inaugurated its new executive. The inauguration was held during their first meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs on Tuesday. Chairman of Ifelodun local government, Hon.Sharafadeen Awotunde emerged Chairman, Hon. Lukman Afolabi of Ede South Local Government emerged Secretary. Other executives…
… Urges them to stay calm The Osun Amotekun Corps has reassured the residents of Osun State of their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and properties following the conclusion of the recent Local Government Elections. In a statement issued to the press in Osogbo, Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the Corps…
●Charges Security Agencies To Probe Opposition Party Over Arms Build Up Workers in the employ of Osun State government have been given a pat in the back for their resolute commitment to the development of the state in the face of crass lawlessness and intimidation by the disorientated opposition, the All Progressives Congress. The ruling…
…Demand N2bn damages Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barr. Hashim Abioye have sued the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Osun State Commissioner of Police for the breach of fundamental rights. In a suit filed at the federal high court sitting in Osogbo, brought in a representative capacity for…
By Sarafa Ibrahim Over the last few weeks, Osun State has witnessed an alarming level of militarization by forces allegedly loyal to the defeated former governor, Gboyega Oyetola. This aggressive show of force is a desperate attempt to hijack control of local governments through the back door, trampling on the rights of citizens in the…
…threatens mass protest if not withdrawn The Formidable Youth Movement of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, has strongly condemned the deployment of tactical police teams in the state. In a press statement signed by Comr Faruq ISSA AG, Chairman of the movement, the group expressed its dismay over the directive of the Inspector General of Police,…
The Saturday concluded Local Government (LG) election in Osun State stands as a monumental victory for democracy and the indomitable spirit of the great people of Osun State. In the past two weeks, events have revealed the true character of the political actors in the state. While the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
