79 m. ago Meet Newly Elected Local Gov’t Chairmen In Osun As PDP Sweeps Polls 

The Osun State local government area elections were held across the State on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and Chief Returning Officer of the exercise, Hashim Abioye, declared the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the chairmanship elections across the 30 local government […]

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2 h. ago Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman     The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of the commission’s officials by the police during the local government election, insisting that they committed no offence. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Abioye described the election as peaceful and well-conducted, dismissing earlier concerns raised by […] Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman Tribune Online

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6 h. ago “We Go Use Amotekun” – Davido Reacts To Police Advice To Suspend Osun Elections

Renowned Nigerian artist David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has responded to the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) call for the Osun State Government to halt the scheduled Local Government elections. Davido, the nephew of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, addressed the matter in a tweet on X on Friday. On Friday, the Nigeria Police Force […] The post “We Go Use Amotekun” – Davido Reacts To Police Advice To Suspend Osun Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Speaker Egbedun casts vote as Osun residents elect LG chairmen, councilors

Tribune Online Speaker Egbedun casts vote as Osun residents elect LG chairmen, councilors Governor Adeleke rejected the Police's advice citing concerns over police partisanship and the need to uphold the rule of law. Speaker Egbedun casts vote as Osun residents elect LG chairmen, councilors Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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22 h. ago No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police

Tribune Online No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Osun State Government has rejected the Nigerian Police Force’s advice to suspend the Saturday local government elections, citing concerns over police partisanship and the need to uphold the rule of law. This was contained in a statement signed Friday by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. The government expressed its […] No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Tribune Online

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22 h. ago ‘You Are Bias, No To Your Advice’, Osun Gov’t Replies Police, Insists On Going Ahead With LG Elections

The Osun State government has acknowledged the security advice from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on its planned local government elections slated for Saturday, February 22, but outrightly rejected the advice on the ground of rule of law and aversion to police partisanship. A statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]

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23 h. ago Osun: ‘We go use Amotekun,’ Davido reacts to Police’s advice to suspend LG election

Tribune Online Osun: ‘We go use Amotekun,’ Davido reacts to Police’s advice to suspend LG election Reacting to the development, Davido said that the state would seek alternative security from the Western Nigeria Security Network,  Amotekun, if the Nigeria Police failed to provide the necessary security. Osun: ‘We go use Amotekun,’ Davido reacts to Police’s advice to suspend LG election Tribune Online

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23 h. ago HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State to immediately restore order by evicting the illegal occupants masquerading as APC chairmen and councillors from all local government offices. The association noted that “this blatant disregard […] The post HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Osun LG polls: Intelligence reports indicate high security threats — Police

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: Intelligence reports indicate high security threats — Police •advise immediate suspension The Nigeria Police Force has advised the Osun State Government to immediately suspend the planned Local Government elections due to credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats. According to the Police, various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest and disrupt […] Osun LG polls: Intelligence reports indicate high security threats — Police Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Ado Ekiti’s transformation and Oyebanji’s ‘Slum to Wealth’ strategy

Tribune Online Ado Ekiti’s transformation and Oyebanji’s ‘Slum to Wealth’ strategy If there is any policy that is topmost in Osun State Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s heart, it is making Ado-Ekiti assume the status of a befitting state capital. By his own estimation, the town is not just the capital city, but Ekiti’s ‘living room’. Whatever impression a visitor forms about the town, inadvertently represents the general […] Ado Ekiti’s transformation and Oyebanji’s ‘Slum to Wealth’ strategy Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Osun PDP alleges IGP involvement in plot against Governor Adeleke

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of complicity read more Osun PDP alleges IGP involvement in plot against Governor Adeleke

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3 d. ago Osun crisis: Police go after killers, LG poll holds Saturday

The Osun State Police Command, on Tuesday, began a manhunt for those responsible for the violence that erupted across the state, resulting in multiple deaths. This came as the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission dismissed reports that its office had been sealed by military personnel, insisting that the local government election scheduled for Saturday would Read More

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4 d. ago LG Crisis: Davido Apologises To Osun CP, Admits Police Efforts In Restoring Order

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has retracted his earlier criticism of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, following the violent clashes that rocked the state over the control of local government councils on Monday. The crisis erupted when sacked local government chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC) attempted to […]

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4 d. ago Davido Reverses Statement, Acknowledges Police Commissioner’s Role In Osun Local Govt Crisis

Nigerian afrobeats star Davido, born David Adeleke, has withdrawn his statement against Osun Police Commissioner Muhammad Umar Abba. In the midst of the ongoing local government crisis in Osun, Davido had insulted Abba earlier on Monday, calling him unprofessional and disrespectful to the law. In a surprising turn of events, however, Davido retracted his statements, […] The post Davido Reverses Statement, Acknowledges Police Commissioner’s Role In Osun Local Govt Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Davido Accuses Osun Police Commissioner Of Bias Amid Local Govt Crisis

Nigerian afrobeats star Davido, born David Adeleke, has openly criticised the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Abba, in connection with the ongoing political crisis in the state. Osun, which is governed by Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is witnessing increased tensions between the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress. The situation […] The post Davido Accuses Osun Police Commissioner Of Bias Amid Local Govt Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Osun LG crisis: ‘Respect the rule of law,’ Davido tells Police Commissioner

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: ‘Respect the rule of law,’ Davido tells Police Commissioner Multiple award-winning Nigerian artist, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called out Osun State Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Umar Abba, over his alleged involvement in the ongoing crisis in the state. Tribune Online reports that Davido’s uncle and governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday alleged that there was a plot to unleash […] Osun LG crisis: ‘Respect the rule of law,’ Davido tells Police Commissioner Tribune Online

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