Peter Obi questions timing of EFCC’s Osun account freeze

NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, questioning the timing of the action ahead of the state’s governorship election. Obi, in a statement on his X handle […]

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Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account

Why we froze account — EFCC Adeleke to challenge action in court Ahead of the governorship election in Osun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen the account of the state government domiciled with a first generation bank. The development, however, elicited angry reactions as Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party, African […]

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EFCC freezes Osun Govt’s Account 10 days to election

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Ten days to the August 15 governorship election, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank in Osogbo the state capital. Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking reelection for a second term on the banner of Accord Party, while Mr Bola […]

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Osun election: Davido urges peace

Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke has appealed to residents of Osun State to remain peaceful and reject violence ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, while urging an unnamed political figure from Imo State not to interfere in the electoral process. The singer appealed on Tuesday while addressing supporters as the head of the youth campaign […]

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Osun APC alleges plot to arrest new NURTW executives

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke is plotting to use the judiciary to secure the arrest and detention of the newly inaugurated executives of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. […]

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Osun Poll: Police to deploy 15,000 personnel, CP pledges to ensure peace

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force will deploy about 15,000 personnel, including Commissioners of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives and other specialized units, to provide security for the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The Commissioner Police in charge of Osun state election CP Samuel Erale Etaifo […]

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Ooni donates ₦100m, Hilux Vehicle to support Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network

By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative established by Yoruba Nation campaigner, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The donation was announced on […]

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Ondo APC: We May Have Won the Battle, But the War Is Yet to Be Won

By Steve Otaloro There is an old military proverb that says, “Winning a battle does not necessarily mean winning the war.” History is replete with examples of armies that celebrated too early, only to discover that the ultimate contest still lay ahead. Politics is no different. Electoral contests demand not only victory in internal party […]

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A Diamond Pen at Sixty: Celebrating Sufuyan Ojeifo, the Journalist Whose Words Have Become His Legacy

By Steve Otaloro Some men merely write, and there are men whose pens shape public discourse, challenge power, preserve history and illuminate society. Sufuyan Ojeifo belongs firmly in the latter category. As he clocks 60 today, I join countless admirers, colleagues and friends in celebrating not just the passage of time, but a life devoted […]

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Ondo APC Seeks Oluwateru’s Support for Aiyedatiwa’s Govt, Tinubu’s Re-election Bid

Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday appealed to former Deputy Governor, Otunba Omolade Oluwateru, to support the party’s reconciliation efforts and mobilise members ahead of the 2027 general elections. It made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Oluwateru’s Akure residence by members of its State Working Committee (SWC) of […]

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