Former NGF Chairman, Gov. Lamido Commission Road Businessman and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has constructed and commissioned a newly built 1KM asphalt road in Ifedolapo community, located in the Pipeline area of Ilorin, Kwara State. The commissioning ceremony was led by former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Governor of…
Justice Musa Kakaki and Justice Daniel Osiagor, both of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, have ordered that 17 Chinese be remanded at the correctional facility over allegations of cyber-terrorism and fraud. The suspects were arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on separate charges bordering on…
Sadiq S. Abacha, son of former Nigerian military ruler General Sani Abacha, has claimed that his father was a victim of envy and silent deceit, emphasising that history would ultimately judge him favorably. He defended his late father’s legacy, describing him as a leader whose contributions remain significant despite persistent criticism. However, his remarks come…
The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has donated hospital equipment and consumables worth millions of naira to the community health centre in the town. A statement by the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Saturday, said the ultra-modern equipment was brought to the town on Friday and would…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting rule of law which enabled the ongoing local government elections across Osun state. Speaking after casting vote at Ede, the Governor said the President is a true democrat with huge democratic credentials, submitting that his administration has all along been very supportive and collaborative…
By. Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. The Local Government elections scheduled for February 22, 2025, in Osun State are not just an administrative exercise; they are a constitutional imperative that no agency, institution, or advisory opinion can override or stop—not even the Governor of Osun State or the President of Nigeria has the power or right to…
Osun state government has acknowledged the security advice from the Nigerian Police Force but regret to announce that the advice is rejected on the ground of rule of law and aversion to police partisanship. The state government under His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke has reviewed the advice and has come to the conclusion that the…
The Coalition for Democracy and Grassroots Governance (CDGG) condemns in the strongest terms today’s statement issued by the Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, claiming that purported credible intelligence indicates a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. This statement is nothing but the…
An Ilesa High Court on Friday ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission to proceed with proceed with the conduct of the 2025 local government election after ruling that the court recognizes the vacancy in the 30 local government of the state. In a suit brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party, Justice…
The Coalition for Democracy and Grassroots Governance (CDGG) strongly condemns the lawless, meddlesome, and anti-democratic call by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, urging the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to direct the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) to call off Saturday’s local government election. It is…
