Osun Speaker Adewale Egbedun has assured Osun citizens of Free and Fair Local Government election while condemning the Attorney General of the Federation’s (AGF) “biased advice” regarding the elections In a message released by the Speaker on Friday, he urged citizens to participate in the LG elections, stating that their involvement is crucial in shaping…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State to remove individuals unlawfully occupying local government council offices under the guise of being All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors. Speaking yesterday in Abuja, the National Coordinator of HURIWA,…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has commiserated with its member, Mr. Olatunde Abatan, publisher of Newdawn Online, over the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan (née Adewunmi). Mrs. Abatan died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a brief illness. A press statement by the publicity secretary, GOCOP, Ogbuefi Remmy…
Our attention has been drawn to a widely circulated press conference by myopic sacked local government officials and their media handlers, directed towards a bitter indictment of Senator Lere Oyewumi and Hon. Biola Inaolaji through the claim of instigating violence in Ikire that claimed the life of Remi Abass. They attempt to drag their names…
● Says Osun remains a peaceful state Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has tasked politicians to abide by the rule of law even as he urged voters to peacefully exercise their rights at the Saturday local government elections. In a statewide broadcast today from Osogbo, the State Governor declared that peace has returned to…
This is to urge members of the public to ignore a viral fake news on the local government elections slated for Saturday, February 22nd. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. According to him, there is no election postponement. The fake news is the handiwork of…
The Osun State Joint Labour Movement has enjoined the entire Labour Unions in the state to participate in the forthcoming local government election to be held on Saturday, Feb 22, 2025. The Labour leaders in a joint statement signed by Comrade (Dr) Christopher Arapasopo, (NLC Chairman), Comrade ′Bimbo Fasasi, (TUC Chairman) and Comrade Lekan Adediran…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) notes with deep concern the recent political violence in Osun State, which led to the loss of lives and the destruction of property. This was contained in a statement issued by the forum and signed by PDPGF Chairman, His Excellency Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CONGovernor of Bauchi State…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has promised to immortalise Mr Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who was killed by a lion in the university zoo. The Registrar of the University, Mr Adetunji Bakare, stated this on Wednesday at a one-day workshop to mark the first anniversary of Olawuyi’s death, held at Pit…
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), has warned that it will not tolerate Imposters during the forthcoming Local Government Election on Saturday. This warning was contained in an announcement made by the Commission, signed by the OSSIEC Information Officer Sadiat Isiaka, on Thursday. According to the statement, any unauthorised media or observer team without…
