15 h. ago BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs

Tribune Online BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs     The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 30 local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday. Tribune Online reports that Abioye had earlier described […] BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs Tribune Online

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24 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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30 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 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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41 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State and called on security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state. Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Yobe Monarch Commends Gov Buni For Intervention In Curbing Rising Kidney Failure

The Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his efforts to facilitate research to address rising cases of kidney failure in the area. The Emir gave the commendation in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace in […]

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65 h. ago Osun: PDP govs back Adeleke, urge Tinubu, security chiefs to act

Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State amid the ongoing local government leadership crisis in the state. The crisis stems from last year’s dismissal of Osun State local government chairmen and councillors by the Federal High Court in Osogbo, followed by their reinstatement by Read More

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3 d. ago IYC advocates increase budgetary allocation for NDDC from FG, NASS

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Central Zone, has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to increase the budgetary allocation to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Perekosifa Iniefe, chairman of IYC Central Zone, said this will enable the commission to carry out its ever increasing mandate in the region. Iniefe, made the appeal […] The post IYC advocates increase budgetary allocation for NDDC from FG, NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Exploring the gains of fiscal autonomy for Ondo local government councils

The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court in SC/343/2024: Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorney General of Abia State & 35 Ors (2024) LPELR- 62576 has completely changed the narrative of the local government system in Nigeria for good. In less than seven months after the delivery of the judgment, several states that have Read More

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3 d. ago APC LG chairmen take over Osun councils, declare accounts frozen

Warn Adeleke, OSSIEC against ‘illegal’ LG election PDP, HoA allege plan to assassinate Adeleke, take over Osun We are in possession of valid court judgment – APP From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally taken over local governments in Osun State and ordered the immediate freezing of various council accounts. The […] The post APC LG chairmen take over Osun councils, declare accounts frozen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps Set Up Panel To Probe Osun Crisis, Ask Security Agencies To Restore Order

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the crisis that engulfed Osun State over alleged attempt to take over the administration of local government councils by chairmen who were removed by court judgement in November 2022. The House also called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP […]

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3 d. ago Abia Govt To Relocate Illegal Market, Apprehend Fake Drugs Sellers After NAFDAC Invasion 

Abia State government has vowed to launch a crackdown against producers of fake drugs and beverages operating in the state. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, after the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Alex Otti, issued warning to individuals responsible for the illegal market in the state. […] The post Abia Govt To Relocate Illegal Market, Apprehend Fake Drugs Sellers After NAFDAC Invasion  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JUST IN: APC LG chairmen, councillors resume in 14 Osun councils

As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022, local government election in Osun State had resumed in about 14 LGA secretariats in the state. Checks by The PUNCH revealed that the chairmen and councillors, accompanied by many APC members, have resumed at Ila, Ede South, Ife Central, Ife East, Read More

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4 d. ago Governor Inuwa Yahaya Hails Federal Gov’t For Approving Degree Programmes At FCE (T) Gombe

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the commencement of degree programmes at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe, describing it as a major milestone in expanding the institution’s capacity to train future professionals. Governor Inuwa Yahaya made this remark when he received the Governing Council […]

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4 d. ago 10 killed, N11bn property destroyed in Kano #EndBadGovernance protest – Report

Kano State Governor Kabir Yusuf has pledged to fully implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the #EndBadGovernance Protest held on August 1, 2024. He made the promise when he received the report from the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (retd.), during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House on Read More

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4 d. ago Nasarawa Assembly confirms Gov Sule’s 16 commissioner nominees

As Ex-Environment Commissioner, Kwanta, Apologizes for Disrespecting Lawmakers From Abel Zwànke, Lafia The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the 16 commissioner nominees sent by Governor Abdullahi Sule for approval as members of the State Executive Council. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, announced the confirmation on Tuesday after the nominees underwent […] The post Nasarawa Assembly confirms Gov Sule’s 16 commissioner nominees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kano govt vows to implement recommendations of #Endbadgovernance protest inquiry

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to fully implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the End Bad Governance Protest held on August 1, 2024. Receiving the report from the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (rtd.), during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government […] The post Kano govt vows to implement recommendations of #Endbadgovernance protest inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Anambra 2025: YPP Councillorship candidates in Nnewi defect to APC

Tribune Online Anambra 2025: YPP Councillorship candidates in Nnewi defect to APC …declares support for Paul Chukwuma   Former Young Progressives Party (YPP) councillorship candidates from Nnewi North Local Government Area have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared their support for Chukwuma’s governorship ambition. The former YPP members, who contested in the controversial September 2023 Anambra LGA elections, cited Chukwuma’s leadership capacity and vision […] Anambra 2025: YPP Councillorship candidates in Nnewi defect to APC Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Youth council lauds job creation potential of Ogun power plant project

Tribune Online Youth council lauds job creation potential of Ogun power plant project “Governor Abiodun’s vision will unleash the immense potential of the youth, empowering us to drive economic growth.” Youth council lauds job creation potential of Ogun power plant project Tribune Online

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4 d. ago PHOTOS: Northern students protest at N’Assembly, reject UNIABUJA VC’s removal

Some northern Nigerian students stormed the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday in protest against Professor Aisha Maikudi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja’s removal. President Bola Tinubu dissolved the institution’s governing council last Thursday and relieved Maikudi of her duties as its vice-chancellor with immediate effect. To succeed Maikudi, the President Read More

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