Efforts by APC court-sacked chairmen to stop the trial of top officials of the United Bank for Africa failed today as the Magistrate’s Court has commenced criminal proceedings against the bank officials. The Yes/No chairmen had attempted to intimidate the Magistrate and the Judiciary by hosting a demonstration on behalf of the UBA despite clear…
A civil society organisation in Osun, Coalition of Concerned Nigeria Citizens, (CCNC), on Thursday, stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osogbo, to demand the clarification on the ongoing wave of postings and redeployments of INEC within Osun, which according to them appear to be selective and overtly partisan in nature. The…
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday evening convened a project review meeting with key state officials overseeing major infrastructure works across Osun State, describing field reports as “heartwarming” and consistent with his administration’s timelines and projections. Projects assessed at the meeting include the Ile-Ife flyover and dualisation, Lameco flyover in Osogbo, Ila-Orangun township dualisation, Osogbo–Ofatedo–Awo junction…
Dr. Mohammed Wakil, a former Minister of Power, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wakil, who previously served under a PDP-led administration, announced his defection at his ward in Borno State, signaling a significant political shift in the region. According to sources close…
A civic group, the Conference of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC), has expressed concern over the recent transfer of Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, describing the move as potentially undermining electoral neutrality ahead of forthcoming elections. In a statement written by Comrade Raufu Sodiq (OLUOMO SUCCESS) Spokesperson, CCNC, signed by Comrade TOBEST…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, said the 2027 presidential election will be his last outing. Atiku, who has been contesting for the presidency since 1992, disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. “The 2027 election will be my last outing”, he said. Asked why Nigerians should vote for him after…
A civil society organisation, Osun Grassroots Watch, has criticised the recent protest staged by a faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) chairmen in Osun State, describing the action as misplaced and unnecessary. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Yemisi Adetona, the group expressed concern…
The recent public attack by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on former Governor Rauf Aregbesola has confirmed the not-a-news fact that APC left Osun State in ruins. By openly admitting that the Aregbesola administration was marked by unpaid salaries, half salary payments, pension neglect and reckless financial management, Mr Onanuga has confirmed to the general public…
By Sarafa Ibrahim Truth, a 20th century cultural icon, Elvis Presley, warned “is like sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away.” And he was damn right going by the honest assessment of the awful records of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governance of Osun state given…
By Olalekan Saheed Badmus (Phoenix) When Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued his scathing critique of Rauf Aregbesola, a former Governor of Osun State and former Minister of Interior, he may not have intended it as a political confession. Yet, embedded within his words is a striking admission, one that inadvertently validates…
