The Ogun State Police Command has declared Zaazu Crooner, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as โPortable,โ wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials while carrying out their lawful duties. In a statement released on Monday, the Commandโs Spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, revealed that Portable attacked officials of the State Ministry of…
The People Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress have traded accusations over escalating violence in Osun State, which culminated in the killing of a former chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Mr. Aderemi Abbas, and six others on Monday. The crisis was triggered by a contentious Court of Appeal ruling allegedly reinstating APC-elected local…
By Festus Ogun, Esq Following the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, delivered on February 10 2025, there appears to be a deliberate attempt by desperate political elements in Osun State to cause a constitutional crisis and breakdown of law and order in the state. I have taken my time to read through…
โฆ Orders deployment of additional Tactical Squads to restore normalcy In response to the ongoing violence in Osun State, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned, in strong terms, the incidents that have disrupted peace and safety in the state, and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. These violent actions had disrupted the peace, leading…
The Congress of Yoruba Leaders of Thought strongly condemns the violent and reckless attempt by some members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), instigated by former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to forcefully take over the administration of local governments across the state. The orchestrated attack, which led to an unfortunate loss…
Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly criticized the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Abba, over the ongoing political crisis in the state. Osun, currently governed by Davidoโs uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is facing heightened tensions between members of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress. The crisis…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) strongly condemns the brutal and coordinated attacks carried out by henchmen of the Progressives Congress (APC), led by the notorious Apc thug, Asiri Eniba, and backed by armed security agents. These attacks, which began as early as 7 a.m. today, have resulted in the deaths…
โCondole Victims of APC Illegal Take over Bid Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed Osun residents including politicians across political divides to stay away from the local government secretariats to protect public properties and avoid further bloodshed. In a reaction to the current illegal APC takeover bid of local governments in Osun state, the Governor affirmed…
The Osun State Caucus of the 10th National Assembly has strongly condemned the actions of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, regarding the violent takeover of local governments, despite a court ruling that nullified their election. The caucus urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call the Inspector General of Police and…
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party and a former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has again lauded Governor Alex Otti, for his good works in Abia State. Wabara spoke on Sunday, at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, during the 80th birthday celebration of Dr. Godswill Okoro, a former Secretary…
