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Gunmen Attacks Obi, Ogigie-Oyegun, ADC Chieftains in Edo

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  Peter Obi and the Africa Democratic Congress leaders on visit to Edo at the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress were attacked by armed thugs. This was disclosed by Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide , Dr. Yunusa Tanko , in a statement issued in Abuja.  "Immediately the ADC leaders with 2023 Presidential Candidate under Labour party, Peter Obi left the ADC State Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun , the political armed thugs had followed.  The armed thugs were ready to kill everyone if not that the gate was quickly locked against them before DSS personnel started retaliating. The gate of the estate was riddled with bullets and the glasses of the various cars broken with bullets.  The wounded persons have been rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment '.

Tinubu replaces IGP Kayode Egbetokun with Tunji Disu

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Kayode Egbetokun has been removed from  his position as Inspector General of Police by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . He is to be succeeded by Tunji Disu , the Assistant Inspector General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos . Senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission confirmed the development on Tuesday. “Egbetokun was at the Presidential Villa yesterday and was told to go and prepare his handover notes. I believe he has done that already and he will be handing over to Tunji Disu,” one of the sources said. “He is incompetent and the scandals are just too many. He is power-drunk. The President said he should leave to focus on getting treatment for himself. You know, he has kidney-related medical issues .” “Police officers jubilated on Monday when they heard the news. The First Lady Remi Tinubu wanted him to stay but the President was adamant. She fought that he should remain in office ...

Governor Adeleke Tasks State Officials on Governance Delivery, Says No Room for Distractions

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed fast tracking of several critical projects across the state, warning against distractions in public governance . He spoke Sunday night at a review meeting with key officials supervising ongoing projects across major towns such as Ila Orangun , Iwo , Ile Ife , Ilesa , Osogbo , Ikirun among others. The governor directed the officials to ensure timely completion of the mega projects ongoing at Ile Ife, Iwo, Osogbo, Ikirun and several other towns, warning that governance tempo must be sustained in the best interest of the people. “I have been carrying out secret supervisions of many ongoing projects. I am impressed with the performance of our team. I saw their sleepless nights. “We must sustain the tempo and deliver on these projects without distractions. I want to see Ila Orangun people driving on their new dual carriageway way. I want to see Ile Ife, our cradle emerging as a brand new city. Iwo people are feeling the wave of modernisation already...

Answers for Farouk Abbas on Osun State Payroll Crisis - Mallam Olawale Rasheed

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As I answer these questions, I take liberty to remind the barrister who asked the questions and the APC family in Osun state that the payroll audited and now a subject of controversy was the payroll of the Oyetola administration , not that of Governor Adeleke . So if there is any N13 billion fraud , it happened under the watch of former governor Oyetola and Bola Oyebamiji, the then finance commissioner. The APC family and their supporters should also note that instead of N13 billion, the APC family is accusing their own leader of N52 billion naira at the rate of N13 billion naira from 2018 to 2022. It is important to add that Governor Adeleke had officially written to the anti-graft agencies to investigate the matter. Additionally, those declared ghost workers are already filing for legal action against the consultant. Above are noteworthy backgrounds and notices. 1. If the Osun Government knew that it had the capacity to conduct a re-verification exercise, why did it engage Sally Tib...

NUJ OSUN COUNCIL CONGRATULATES OONI ADEYEYE OGUNWUSI ON THE LAUNCH OF OJAJA SOFT DRINKS

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  The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Council warmly congratulates His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II , the Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council , on the successful unveiling of OJAJA Soft Drinks . The Council describes the milestone as a remarkable demonstration of visionary leadership, enterprise, and unwavering commitment to the promotion of indigenous innovation and economic self-reliance .  "We commend the Ooni’s dedication to advancing Made-in-Africa products and fostering initiatives that strengthen local industries, empower farmers, and stimulate sustainable economic growth. As a Council, we are particularly proud that the revered monarch is a distinguished inductee of the Osun NUJ Royal Hall of Fame . This latest achievement further reflects the progressive ideals and developmental drive for which His Imperial Majesty is widely respected." The NUJ Osun Council believes that the lau...

GOVERNOR ADELEKE CONGRATULATES NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE OSUN NUJ

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  In a released through the spokesperson to Osun State government, Mallam Rasheed Olawale ,  the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin on his election as the Chairman of the Osun state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists . Governor Adeleke who also congratulated other officers of the union elected at the just concluded congress, said the choices reflective in the new leadership affirms the Osun NUJ long-standing culture of capacity over any other considerations. While acknowledging the rich background and experience of Comrade Aboderin and his team to sustain the faith of the public in the NUJ, Governor Adeleke assures the body of journalists of his administration's support and partnership in the discharge of their roles in a democracy. "I am pleased to congratulate Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin on his election as the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Osun State. Comrade Aboderin's deep e...

Osun Politics: Gov. Adeleke Has Performed More Than Three Terms Governor, Deserves Second Term

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  With the efforts of the opposition parties to oust Governor Ademola Adeleke out of office come August 8th, 2026 , his outstanding performance has rubbished their efforts. Leading opposition party in Osun State , All Progressive Congress kicked starts their grass root mobilization, framing negative sides of the incumbent governor to change minds of the electorates. As memory of their twelve years in office still fresh, people of Osun State vowed never to return APC back to the state. Memory of half salaries , promotion without money, stagnation in service , using of thugs against students , retirees and abuse of power, abandon projects. Sampling the opinions of the masses across the state shows that Governor Ademola Adeleke will surely return as the governor of Osun State. Part of what the masses said are the provision of drinking water to remote villages (rural) which for twelve years of APC things like this was not done, Adeleke dug 332 boreholes and provided 332 generators ...