The Peoples Democratic Party has secured victory in the 30 Local Government chairmanship positions and 332 councilorship positions, as announced by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission for the local government elections held on Saturday. The Chairman of the Osun State Electoral Commission and Returning Officer for all 30 LGAs, Hashim Abioye, revealed the results…
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…
The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, has claimed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested staff of the commission who are on election duty across the state. Abioye made the claim in a statement issued via the commission’s official X page on Saturday. While commending the electorates for…
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…
The Osun State Local Government Council Election is underway, with voters exercising their civic rights in a peaceful and orderly manner. Security personnel are on the ground to ensure a smooth process, while electoral officials facilitate voting across various polling units.
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing local government election. The governor, who arrived at his polling unit in Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede, was accredited before exercising his civic duty. The election, which is expected to determine the leadership at the grassroots level, has witnessed a significant…
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…
