Osun Govt Affirms Alowonle as Recognised NURTW Chairman, Says Adeleke Did Not Dissolve Union Leadership By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State Government has reaffirmed that Comrade Wakeel Nurudeen Alowonle remains the duly recognised Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, clarifying that Governor Ademola Adeleke did not dissolve…
…. As MDR launches in FCT with NLC Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that Nigeria cannot be renewed without its workers, describing organised labour as the indispensable force for rebuilding the country’s democracy and restoring accountable governance. Hashim made the…
Court Fixes August 4 for Arraignment of Asiri Eniba, 12 Others Over Alleged Murder By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State High Court has fixed August 4, 2026, for the arraignment of Kazeem Oyewale, popularly known as Asiri Eniba, and 12 others over allegations of murder and unlawful possession of firearms. The Osun State Government,…
…..Amid sensational claims and media trial, Senator Dankwambo chose facts over headlines By Usman Abdullahi Koli When the National Assembly flagged a N210 trillion figure in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s financial statements, the country erupted. Citizens were angry, headlines were fierce, and many called for heads to roll. At a time Nigerians are…
Adeleke Suspends NURTW Activities in Osun Motor Parks, Orders Arrest of Defaulters By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has directed security agencies to immediately suspend all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state, citing the need to restore order and maintain public…
Governor Adeleke Celebrates Alayemore of Ido-Osun on Birthday By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Jokotola, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a monarch whose leadership has continued to inspire peace, progress and development in his domain. In a statement…
AAC Demands Redeployment of Osun CP, Alleges Rising Insecurity Ahead of Governorship Poll By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The African Action Congress (AAC), Osun State chapter, has called on the Inspector-General of Police to redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, alleging that the command has failed to maintain neutrality and ensure adequate security ahead of…
Osun Amotekun Denies Operative Arrested With AK-47, Dismisses Report as False By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that one of its operatives was arrested by the police in Osogbo with an AK-47 rifle, describing the claim as false and a calculated attempt to tarnish the…
TICC Accuses APC of Sponsoring Motor Park Violence Ahead of Osun Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating violent attacks in parts of Osogbo, Osun State, alleging that the incidents were aimed at creating fear and manipulating the outcome of the August…
Osun ALGON Disowns ‘Yes/No Chairmen’, Rejects Purported NURTW Suspension Ord By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has disowned a directive purportedly suspending the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, declaring the action illegal, unconstitutional and without any…
