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‘You remain sacked’ — PDP tells former LG chairpersons in Osun
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the sacked local government chairpersons in Osun against causing political turmoil in the state. In a statement issued on Monday, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, accused the former LG chairpersons of instigating violence in the state by attempting to resume office despite a court order sacking them. Earlier on Monday, five persons were reportedly…
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Breaking: Tension rises as APC, PDP battle over LG control in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Tension is escalating in Osun State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) takes control of several local government areas following a recent court judgment. The development has led to clashes between suspected APC loyalists and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), resulting in sporadic gunshots and widespread panic. Eyewitnesses report that hoodlums invaded several councils,…
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Tinubu Support Group slams Babachir over 2027 election comments
By Kunle Sanni The Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027, a political support group for President Bola Tinubu, has criticized former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, over his recent comments suggesting that the North is planning to force Tinubu to step down before the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued by the group’s Director of…
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I still face four separate suits filed by Afe Babalola’s law firm- Dele Farotimi
Activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on Sunday, disclosed that he was still faced with four separate suits in different states filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law office. Farotimi disclosed this while speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews on Sunday. Featuring on Sunday’s conversation, with the theme: “Politics, Law and Society,” Farotimi disclosed that while the police had…
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Daughter hints when Pa Adebanjo may be buried
Mrs Adeola Azeez, one of the daughters of the late Afenifere Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has disclosed that her father may be buried in May, 2025. She added that although it would be subjected to the approval of the family. Mrs Azeez debunked the earlier report that the family had settled to bury the late Afenifere leader in April. She…
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Osun APC accuses Gov Adeleke of misleading public on Appeal Court judgment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for allegedly misleading the public about the Appeal Court judgment delivered on February 10, 2025. The APC Chairman in Osun, Tajudeen Lawal, while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, stated that rather than stoking sentiments and seeking undue public sympathy, the…
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Oyetola denies allegations of plotting to destabilize Osun
…urges Governor Adeleke to respect court ruling By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has dismissed allegations that he is plotting to destabilize Osun State. The former Osun State Governor emphasized his antecedents and pedigree, citing his 15-year track record of public service as evidence. In addition, Oyetola appealed to his successor, Governor Ademola…
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2027: Labour Party available for Ndigbo to realise presidency – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Bar. Julius Abure has said the party is still ready and available to support Ndigbo to realise their ambition of ruling the country in future. Abure who said that the Labour Party has no regret zoning the presidency to the Southeast, tasked the leaders of the zone on the need to pursue realignment…
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APC slams Tambuwal, accuses him of hypocrisy amid defection remarks
By Kunle Sanni The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at former Sokoto State governor and PDP senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over his remarks suggesting that recent defections to the APC were driven by “stomach infrastructure” rather than political conviction. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Sunday, the APC described Tambuwal as…
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UPDATED: Osun LG crisis: NLC directs members to withdraw services over safety
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, has directed its members working in all 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to withdraw their services, effective Monday, February 17, 2025, due to safety concerns. The Osun Chairperson of the NLC, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, in a letter addressed to all NLC affiliates and local government…
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