PVC Buying Is an Assault on Democracy, Perpetrators Must Face the Law – Asejere By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Accord Party Osun Central Senatorial candidate during the forthcoming general election, Aare Ganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere, has condemned the alleged buying of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and the unlawful collection of voters’ personal information ahead of the…
After 56 Days in Captivity, Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Regain Freedom By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending security agencies for securing their release after 56 days in captivity. The President, in a statement issued…
Osun Govt Sets for Another Stewardship Programme on Infrastructure, Hajj, Governance By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Government has announced that another edition of its public accountability programme, Stewardship, will hold on Saturday, with discussions expected to focus on major infrastructure projects executed by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the recently concluded 2026…
Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence for Abdulrahman Bello Over Murder of Kwara Student By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin has affirmed the death sentence imposed on Abdulrahman Bello for the murder of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. In a unanimous judgment delivered…
FOREIGN NEWS: Trump Administration Publishes List of 124 Nigerians Facing Deportation By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The administration of United States President Donald Trump has published a list of 124 Nigerians facing deportation as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement programme. The list was released on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through…
Osun Govt Faults Omirin’s ₦12bn Claim, Lists Projects Executed in Atakunmosa East By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The Osun State Government has described as false and misleading a claim by the member representing Atakunmosa East/West and Ilesa East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Emmanuel Omirin, that he facilitated the payment of ₦12 billion by…
Adeleke Celebrates SWDC CEO Charles Akinola at 70, Commends Contributions to Governance By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, on his 70th birthday, describing him as one of the state’s finest technocrats…
Adeleke Alleges APC Plot to Buy PVCs, Warns Osun Voters Against Selling Cards By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a coordinated scheme to buy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and obtain voters’ PINs ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued…
Osun Poll: TICC Urges INEC, Security Agencies to Clamp Down on PVC Buyers By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to take decisive action against individuals and groups allegedly buying Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) or collecting sensitive voter information ahead of…
Prosecuting Families for Paying Ransom Is Double Jeopardy – Rep Salam By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The member representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has opposed any move to arrest or prosecute families who pay ransom to secure the release of their…
