The legal battle over local government elections in Osun State has taken a dramatic turn, as the Osun State High Court in Ilesa has ordered the state’s electoral commission to proceed with the polls. This ruling comes amid a heated political crisis, federal opposition, and concerns over security and constitutional legality.On Friday, Justice Adeyinka AderibigbeContinueContinue reading “Osun LG Polls: Court Orders Conduct Amid Federal Opposition, Adeleke Insists on February 22 Election”
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“No Expiry Date for Justice: Sowore Insists Babangida Must Face Punishment for June 12 Annulment, Other Crimes”
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has issued a scathing rebuke against the continued recognition and celebration of former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, described Babangida as a “villain” responsible for Nigeria’s democratic setbacks and insisted thatContinueContinue reading ““No Expiry Date for Justice: Sowore Insists Babangida Must Face Punishment for June 12 Annulment, Other Crimes””
Tension Mounts as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Clashes with Senate President Over Seat Relocation
A fresh wave of political tension has erupted in the Senate as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, takes a bold stand against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over an alleged attempt to relocate her Senate seat.Sources within the National Assembly reveal that the controversy began when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, a vocal advocate for transparency and equity,ContinueContinue reading “Tension Mounts as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Clashes with Senate President Over Seat Relocation”
Obasa Refutes Allegations of Firearms Discovery at Lagos Assembly Office, Labels Reports as Malicious
The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has vehemently denied reports alleging that security operatives uncovered firearms in his office.On Tuesday, multiple online reports claimed that officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) discovered 47 pump-action guns during a visit to the assembly complex on Monday. While some versionsContinueContinue reading “Obasa Refutes Allegations of Firearms Discovery at Lagos Assembly Office, Labels Reports as Malicious”
Osun Governor Adeleke Accuses IGP Egbetokun of Undermining Democracy Amid Local Government Crisis
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has launched a scathing attack on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of aiding and abetting lawlessness in the state’s local government administration. Adeleke alleged that the police chief was colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to enforce an illegitimate court order, plunging the state into aContinueContinue reading “Osun Governor Adeleke Accuses IGP Egbetokun of Undermining Democracy Amid Local Government Crisis”
Benue Assembly in Turmoil: 13 Lawmakers Suspended for Opposing Chief Judge’s Removal
In a dramatic turn of events, the Benue State House of Assembly has suspended 13 of its members for publicly opposing the removal of the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. The suspension, which spans three months, was announced following a motion moved by the House Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer.The affected lawmakers had earlier participatedContinueContinue reading “Benue Assembly in Turmoil: 13 Lawmakers Suspended for Opposing Chief Judge’s Removal”
Anambra 2025: PDP Sets Governorship Nomination Forms at N40 Million, Unveils Election Timeline
As the race for Anambra State’s governorship intensifies ahead of the November 8, 2025 election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially pegged its nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined cost of N40 million.Aspirants seeking to contest under the PDP platform will be required to pay N35 million for the nomination formContinueContinue reading “Anambra 2025: PDP Sets Governorship Nomination Forms at N40 Million, Unveils Election Timeline”
Osun Political Turmoil: APC Seizes 14 LG Secretariats, Sparks Controversy
In a dramatic turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken control of 14 local government secretariats across Osun State, igniting political tensions and raising concerns over the rule of law.Vanguard Newspaper, via its official X handle, reported that on Wednesday, APC officials forcefully occupied the council secretariats in a strategic move toContinueContinue reading “Osun Political Turmoil: APC Seizes 14 LG Secretariats, Sparks Controversy”
Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Osun, Lagos Crises: ‘We Won’t Watch as Your Power-Drunk Regime Burns Nigeria’
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has issued a scathing warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of orchestrating chaos in Osun and Lagos States as part of a broader assault on democracy.Atiku’s fiery statement comes in the wake of a violent crisis inContinueContinue reading “Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Osun, Lagos Crises: ‘We Won’t Watch as Your Power-Drunk Regime Burns Nigeria’”
Atiku Slams APC Over Osun Election Crisis, Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Democracy
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has issued a scathing condemnation of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the Bola Tinubu-led government of orchestrating a brazen assault on democracy in Osun State.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku declared that Nigerians witnessed a chilling display of lawlessness, as the APCContinueContinue reading “Atiku Slams APC Over Osun Election Crisis, Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Democracy”
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