2 h. ago OSSIEC, Abioye sue IGP, Osun CP for breach of fundamental rights

Tribune Online OSSIEC, Abioye sue IGP, Osun CP for breach of fundamental rights The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barrister Hashim Abioye, have filed a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Abba, for violating their fundamental rights. OSSIEC, alongside its chairman, is seeking ₦2 billion in damages for the alleged harassment, […] OSSIEC, Abioye sue IGP, Osun CP for breach of fundamental rights Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Osun election chief sues IG over staff arrests, office sealing

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and its chairman, Mr Hashim Abioye, have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Osogbo over the alleged illegal detention of the commission’s staff and the sealing of its office. Also joined in the suit, numbered FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, is the Read More

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4 h. ago Osun Electoral Body, Chair Sue IGP, CP For Alleged Breach Of Rights

Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barr. Hashim Abioye have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the state’s Commissioner of Police for alleged breach of fundamental rights. In suit no: FHC/Os/CS/41/2025 filed at the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, on behalf of all OSSIEC […]

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7 h. ago 13 year after, owners of demolished properties lament unpaid compensation in Osun

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Residents of Osogbo, Osun State whose properties were demolished for the dualisation and expansions of roads at Orita Olaiya -Old Garage-Ayetoro-Ikirun during the tenure of Rauf Aregbesola have cried out over unpaid compensation. Staging a rally under the aegis of Justice for Landlord and Landladies Association in Osogbo, said that they […] The post 13 year after, owners of demolished properties lament unpaid compensation in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Osun LG Crisis: Northern Groups Urge Tinubu To Maintain Neutrality

Three prominent northern advocacy groups have called on President Bola Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing controversy surrounding the local government chairmanship tenure in Osun State. The groups—Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, Arewa Renaissance Movement, and Aladun Gargajiyanmu Movement—warned against any presidential interference that could disrupt the fragile peace in the state. Speaking […]

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11 h. ago Release LG allocations to reinstated chairmen, APC chieftain urges FG

An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the Federal Government to release monthly allocations to the court-reinstated APC-elected local government chairmen in Osun State. Oyintiloye made this appeal in a statement issued on Tuesday after addressing newsmen in Osogbo, the state capital. While making the appeal, he insisted that the state government Read More

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12 h. ago Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa 

Tribune Online Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa  Homelessness is on the rise in Nigeria and around the African continent, International Housing Finance Specialist, Mr Kunle Faleti, has raised the alarm. For this reason, he has charged policymakers, operators and stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing finance, building and construction industries to always remember that home ownership by the people should not be taken for […] Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa  Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Forum Seeks Arms For Vigilantes, Payment Of Compensation For FCT

As Gbagyi ethnic communities have been ravaged by banditry, the Gbagyi Elders Forum (GEF) has called for the vigilante in the community to bear arms to match the various terrorist groups. This is also coming on the heels of the recent summit of Gbagyi elders in Abuja,  that was organised to foster unity among the […]

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20 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued an ultimatum to the Lagos state government, demanding an end to what they describe as exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun

Stern-looking and heavily armed security personnel were visible at strategic points on major roads in Osogbo and major towns in Osun State yesterday. There had been contention between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Court of Appeal judgment in respect of the sacked APC council chairmen and councillors. […] The post Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos

From hristopher Oji , The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death at Ijedodo area of Isheri Osun, Lagos. It was gathered that at the weekend, a neighbour reported at Isheri Osun Police division  that he saw the suspect,Ggbolahan  Adebayo, 23, beating his girlfriend in his home […] The post Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Subscribers lament as MultiChoice raises DStv subscription by 21%

Pay-TV operator MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 21 per cent increase in the subscription fee for its DStv Compact package, raising the price from N15,700 to N19,000, effective March 1, 2025. This latest adjustment follows a similar price hike in May 2024, which the company attributed to inflation and rising operational costs in Nigeria. The Read More

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25 h. ago Fire Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira In Zamfara Market

Some properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed, following a fire outbreak that happened  at the Central Market, Gusau in Zamfara State. It was gathered that one of the firefighters linked the incident to an electric surge, saying that the inferno started shortly after electricity was restored to the market. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that […] The post Fire Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira In Zamfara Market appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago PDP rejects APC’s claim Adeleke is using Amotekun for attacks

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive instructing recently installed local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from council secretariats. The party claims the move is a calculated deception, alleging that Adeleke’s administration is secretly plotting attacks against the legally reinstated chairmen and Read More

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28 h. ago Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Chairmen of Local Governments reinstated by the court of appeal have resumed to their various offices across the council secretariat in Osun State. They stormed the local governments amidst heavy security who had stationed their vehicles at various councils since last week. Some of the chairmen who directed local government workers […] The post Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged newly elected local government chairmen to stay away from local government council secretariats in order to avoid a political unrest in the state. The Governor also charged officials to work within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party. Governor Adeleke led this out while administering the oath of […] The post Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Yahaya Bello’s Name Not On Property Documents – EFCC’s Witness

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, was told that former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, did not participate in all the transactions that led to purchase of N550 million property in the Maitama area of Abuja by one Shehu Bello. Speaking on Monday, the witness, who is also the General Manager of Efab Properties […] The post Yahaya Bello’s Name Not On Property Documents – EFCC’s Witness appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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30 h. ago LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates

By Maduka Nweke Lagos State government has enjoined residents of all State owned estates to ensure sustainability of infrastructure, housing assets and market value of their properties.  LASG said residents are expected to ensure regular maintenance and partner the State Government to provide constant improvement to the facilities. The Commissioner for Housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai who […] The post LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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