Osun Amotekun Dismisses Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to Professionalism and Rule of Law By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has dismissed allegations levelled against it by some political actors during a recent meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, describing the claims as false, malicious and politically driven. In a statement issued on Friday by…
TICC Asks IGP to Probe Unresolved Killings, Redeploy Osun CP By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to order a fresh investigation into unresolved politically related killings in Osun State and redeploy the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, alleging that confidence in the…
Adeleke, IGP Disu Seek End to Political Violence, Back Arrest of Thugs in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Tunji Disu, on Friday resolved to strengthen efforts to curb political violence in the state, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of political…
Court Orders 14-Day Remand of Suspect Over Alleged Murder of 14-Year-Old in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the remand of a suspect, Saheed Kareem, popularly known as “Tanfeani,” in police custody for 14 days over his alleged involvement in the murder of a 14-year-old boy, Master…
Ejigbo Monarch Backs Adeleke’s Re-election, Says Community Will Deliver Massive Votes By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Ogiyan of Ejigboland, Oba Omowonunola Oyeyode Oyesosin, has declared his support for the re-election bid of the Accord Party governorship candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, assuring him of overwhelming votes from the people of Ejigbo in the August 15 governorship…
PDP Accuses Police of Bias, Demands Arrest of APC Chieftains Over Teen’s Murder By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Osun State Police Command of handling the investigation into the murder of teenager Ezekiel Olapade with bias, calling for the arrest and investigation of APC…
Adeleke Commissions Lameco Flyover, Describes it as Major Milestones Projects in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday commissioned the Lameco Flyover Bridge in Osogbo, describing the project as a major milestone in his administration’s efforts to improve infrastructure and transform the state. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Adeleke…
Adeleke Visits APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, Over Mother’s Death By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor and Accord Party’s governorship candidate in the August 15 governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Dr. Ajibola Basiru, following the death of…
Ede South Flags Off Empowerment for 1,000 Beneficiaries, Seeks Release of Council Allocations By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Executive Chairman of Ede South Local Government, Hon. Lukman Afolabi, popularly known as Abeere Soose, on Tuesday flagged off an empowerment programme for 1,000 beneficiaries aimed at supporting small businesses, artisans, women, youths and other vulnerable groups…
Adeleke’s Landmark Projects Ready for Commissioning By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has announced the commencement of the commissioning of major infrastructure projects executed by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke across Osun State. In a statement signed by its Director-General, Senator Kamorudeen Olalere Oyewumi, on Tuesday, the council said the two-day…
