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…
Osun state government has acknowledged the security advice from the Nigerian Police Force but regret to announce that the advice is rejected on the ground of rule of law and aversion to police partisanship. The state government under His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke has reviewed the advice and has come to the conclusion that the…
The Coalition for Democracy and Grassroots Governance (CDGG) condemns in the strongest terms today’s statement issued by the Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, claiming that purported credible intelligence indicates a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. This statement is nothing but the…
Popular singer Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has opened up on the reason he is using his mother’s name as his stage name. He explained that while he was in a cultural group people used to refer to him as Omo Asake because his mother’s name is Asake. He explained that later the ‘Omo’…
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat economic and financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned a total sum of $120,548.43 and N70,602,841.46 to victims of fraud from the United States, Spain, and Switzerland. The funds, recovered from local fraudsters, were handed over to the foreign victims as part of…
