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Kobo Watch, Osogbo, Kajoyo, Kobo, Osogbo (2025)

03/05/2025

KAJOYO ON BRINK OF CATASTROPHE: Residents Cry Out for Help as Neglected Premises Threatens Lives,Properties

By Concerned Residents

3rd May 2025

Homeowners and residents near the former 3G Ayodele School building, beside Salawu Mosque in Kajoyo Community, are experiencing a flood crisis due to a silt-choked waterway in front of the premises.

Temporary measures, including sandbags and cement blocks, have been deployed to mitigate escalation of the situation. However, the root cause persists: two neglected buildings, one abandoned since 2009, have become hazards.

(Urgent Call to Action)
Despite repeated pleas, the caretaker remains unresponsive. The affected area residents are pleading and urging Olorunda North LCDA to intervene and support the Kajoyo Landlords Association to ensure the property owners address this crisis before it leads to fatality and further destruction of nearby properties.

(Safety at Stake)
Collapsed walls, flooded soakaways, and structural risks threaten residents' lives. The situation demands immediate attention to prevent potential loss of life and property.

03/05/2025

KAJOYO ON BRINK OF CATASTROPHE: Residents Cry Out for Help as Dilapidated Building Threatens Lives,Properties

By Concerned Residents

3rd May 2025

Homeowners and residents near the former 3G Ayodele School building, beside Salawu Mosque in Kajoyo Community, are experiencing a flood crisis due to a silt-choked waterway in front of the premises.

Temporary measures, including sandbags and cement blocks, have been deployed to mitigate escalation of the situation. However, the root cause persists: two neglected buildings, one abandoned since 2009, have become hazards.

(Urgent Call to Action)
Despite repeated pleas, the caretaker remains unresponsive. The affected area residents are pleading and urging Olorunda North LCDA to intervene and support the Kajoyo Landlords Association to ensure the property owners address this crisis before it leads to fatality and further destruction of nearby properties.

(Safety at Stake)
Collapsed walls, flooded soakaways, and structural risks threaten residents' lives. The situation demands immediate attention to prevent potential loss of life and property.

22/02/2025

OSUN LG POLL:POLICE SEEKS SUSPENSION, WARNS OF HIGH SECURITY THREATS

22nd February 2025

The Nigeria Police Force has advised the Osun State Government to suspend tomorrow’s local government election, warning of a likelihood of violence and security threats.

Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday night said credible intelligent gathered from various groups shows that various groups including political elements and other interest parties are mobilising to insitgate unrest, disrupt public peace and undermine the democratic order.

Adejobi said, “The Nigeria Police Force has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State.

“These reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order.

“Given this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun State Government to suspend the planned elections forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability.

“The Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding with the elections under these volatile conditions could escalate into widespread unrest, endangering lives and property.

20/02/2025

REINSTATED OSOGBO LOCAL GOVT CHAIR, SAHEED ONIBONOKUTA RESUMES, PLEDGES TRANSPARENCY

20th February 2025

The Executive Chairman of Osogbo Local Government, Hon. Saheed M Onibonokuta has promised to be transparent and provide quality leadership to the people.

Speaking to journalists after resuming office on Thursday, Hon. Onibonokuta directed staff of the council area to return to their duty posts with immediate effect.

He stated that consultations are ongoing with all Divisional Police Officers and other security agencies in Osogbo Local Government to ensure the security of lives and property.

The Chairman also pledged an open-door policy, reiterating his commitment to the development of the council area.

His words, "I am pleased to report to our people that we have fully resumed work today, Thursday, February 2025. I am holding a meeting with the heads of security agencies in Osogbo LGA immediately as we swing into action. I have also instructed my councilors to embark on a needs assessment of their various wards to account for the areas where we will need to intervene urgently.

"I am aware that staff of the local government are still afraid to resume work because of the political situation. I am thereby using this medium to direct them to resume work IMMEDIATELY. We have a lot to do in the next few weeks so all of us must report to our duty posts.

"Let me also assure our people that we will utilize all channels of feedback to get back to our people so that they will be aware of our policies and programs.

"I also want to charge electoral officers in the local government to avoid being used to perpetuate illegality on Saturday. The judgment of the Court of Appeal is clear enough to have returned us to office. Therefore, any other action against the dictate of the judgment is gross illegality.

"We are committed to good governance and we pledge to serve our people within all of the resources available to us.

"I cannot but thank the leadership of our party starting from His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, APC National Secretary Senator (Dr)Ajibola Basiru, APC State Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, Engr. AbdulRahman Olalekan Badmus, Chairman Elders Council Osogbo Alhaji Raheem Adegboye Adebayo (Fefe), our leaders, elders, and all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) throughout the state, especially in Osogbo Local Government. Together, let's build the Osogbo of our dreams. Osogbo a gbe wa, o," Hon. Saheed M Onibonokuta stressed further.

19/02/2025

MAJOR HEADLINES IN TODAY'S TABLOIDS
[Wednesday, 20th February, 2025]

Sanwo-Olu, don raise alarm over rising mental health issues among boys

Historic relief: President Tinubu wipes out long outstanding pension backlog

House summons INEC over delay in conducting by-elections

Boko Haram: US probes aid to Nigeria

Edwin Clark: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi, govs lead tributes to Ijaw leader

FG launches crackdown on 'miracle centers'

[Let's get your thoughts on any of these major headlines in today's newspapers]

18/02/2025

PRESS RELEASE

OSUN LG SAGA: POLICE CONDEMNS VIOLENCE, VOWS TO DEAL WITH PERPETRATORS.

As IGP Orders Deployment of Additional Tactical Squads to Restore Normalcy in Osun

In response to the ongoing violence in Osun State, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned, in strong terms, the incidents that have disrupted peace and safety in the state, and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. These violent actions had disrupted the peace, leading to the destruction of property, and the unfortunate loss of innocent lives.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has taken decisive action by ordering the deployment of additional tactical squads to Osun State to bolster security and restore law and order.

The Police recognizes that violence undermines the democratic process and threatens the wellbeing of the citizens, and hereby affirms its commitment to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of these acts and caused them to face the full weight of the law.

The IGP issues a stern warning to those who threaten the peace and stability in Osun State, as the Force will not tolerate any act of lawlessness, hooliganism and anarchy in the state. The perpetrators of these criminal acts will be fished out and be caused to face the consequences of their unwarranted ill-fated acts. Citizens must remain calm as normalcy is being restored. Osun indigenes, leaders, and stakeholders are hereby urged to shun violence and go about their legitimate businesses. The judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter of all electoral disputes and political actors must respect and abide by its rulings, upholding the rule of law and democratic principles. Citizens are advised to go about their lawful business.

The Force reiterates its commitment to clamping down on any violent actors who bent on creating brouhaha and breakdown of law and order in any part of the country. The situation in Osun will be closely monitored, and measures will be enforced to ensure a safe environment for all residents.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCA,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

17TH FEBRUARY 2025

18/02/2025

MAJOR HEADLINES IN TODAY'S TABLOIDS
[Tuesday,18th February, 2025]

These are the major headlines in today's newspapers:

Osun mayhem: Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as Adekele, Oyetola’s supporters war

Inflation drops to 24.48% in expected NBS Jan. figures

NELFUND to terminate loan for dropouts

Foreign reserves hit $40b as CBN strengthens forex market

Chaos, crisis in Lagos

FG plans N2.3tn electricity subsidy in 2025

States project N3tn tax after reform bills passage

AU endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA digital trade champion

AGF bars police from parading suspects

Controversial singer Portable declared wanted for assaulting Ogun officials

Ex-Skye Bank chair Ayeni rejects ex-mistress’ daughter

$23bn refinery biggest risk of my life – Dangote

Fasuba, Ogunkoya warn against over-reliance on NCAA athletes

11/02/2025

MAJOR HEADLINES IN TODAY'S TABLOIDS
[Tuesday, 11th February, 2025]

These are some of the hottest headlines in today's newspapers:

Varsity admission: JAMB sets 320 UTME benchmark for under-16 candidates

Stronger naira unsettles FX market amid waning dollar savings

Many govs desert states to live in Abuja, NLC laments

S’Court dismisses Fubara’s appeal against 26 lawmakers

2027: Obasanjo, Atiku, others meeting no threat, says APC

Hospitals groan over debts as FG’s 50% power subsidy delays

800 surrendered B’Haram’s militants undergoing deradicalisation — DHQ

Court adjourns indefinitely as Kanu demands case transfer to S’East

Why Rivers withdrew S’Court appeal against pro-Wike lawmakers – Fubara

Oyomesi, senator, Tinubu’s aide, others make Alaafin 97-man coronation committee

Edo tribunal: Okpebholo closes defence after lone witness admits over-voting

Uber driver killed, body dumped on Lagos road

JAMB clears under-16 whiz kids, for 2025 UTME, says Oloyede

Shettima reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to economic inclusion

Shettima moves to resolve Hajj visa concerns -

NPFL: Ogunmodede warns Remo players against complacency

(Let's get your thoughts on any of these major headlines)

10/02/2025

THERE IS NO JUDGEMENT THAT STOP US (OSIEC) FROM CONDUCTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

Gentlemen of the Press,
I have called for this press briefing on a development in the process of Osun State local government election. Today the Court of Appeal struck out the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to challenge the conduct of Osun State local government election in 2022.

The reasoning of the Appellate Court was that the suit was filed before the Notice of election was issued by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). It must be noted that it was during the pendency of the said suit before the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo in FHC/OS/CS/94/2022 that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) Law 2022 was enacted and the notice of election was issued.

The Claimant in the case amended the originating summons to bring the suit in line with the developments which occurred during the pendency of the suit. The Federal High Court delivered its judgment in the suit on the 25th November, 2022, nullifying the election and sacking the purported elected officials.

The affected political party All Progressive Congress (APC) and their purported candidates for the election appealed the judgment, and today the Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in the appeal striking out the suit for being speculative. No more to that at the Court of Appeal.

However, by another judgment of the Federal High Court in suit No.: APP .v. INEC & ORS, the Federal High Court in a judgment delivered on 30th November, 2022 nullified the election and sacked the purported elected officials. The All Progressive Congress (APC), Allied People Movement (APM) and 1 other person appealed the judgment but later abandoned the appeal and same was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on the 13th January, 2025.

To this effect, there is no order returning any purported elected officials of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to office as there is no Order of any Court reinstating them to office. In particular, there is no Order of any Court stopping the conduct of the election already scheduled by the Commission to hold on 22nd February, 2025.

In specific terms, the thirty (30) Local Government Areas in Osun State remain vacant till date as there is a substituting decision of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal against the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its purported candidates.

Towards this end, I urge the public to remain calm and all political parties to go about their peaceful campaigns as we countdown to the D-day, that is 22nd February, 2025. All is set for the election to hold.

Thanks.

Hashim Akintunde Abioye, Esq.,
Chairman,
Osun State Independent Electoral Commission

08/02/2025

MAJOR HEADLINES IN TODAY'S TABLOIDS
[Saturday, 8th February, 2025]

These are some of the hottest headlines in today's dailies:

Expert pick holes in FG's planned cash palliatives disbursement

My brother has never demanded a kobo for funding my election – Gov Adeleke

Reports on scrapping JSS, SSS not true – FG -

Govt, bizmen back anti-IPOB vigilantes as S’East violence escalates

Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN

Warri refinery undergoes maintenance one month after resuming operation

Lagos community where Christians, Muslims, traditionalists worship side by side

Why I can’t blame God for death of my 11 family members – Enugu tanker fire victims’ relative

Reps Deputy Speaker Kalu: Hurdles agitators for new states must scale

PDP crisis: Fury over BoT backing for Udeh-Okoye

Our contractual relationship with FBN, by General Hydrocarbons -

774 electoral offenders on trial over 2023 elections – INEC

Arsenal make Osimhen summer priority

[Let's get your opinion on any of these major headlines in today's newspapers)

06/02/2025

OSUN POLICE COMMAND CAUTIONS POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE STATE TO SHUN ANY ACT OF VIOLENCE DURING THE FORTHCOMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

6th February 2025

The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Yemisi Olawoyin Opalola, mnipr today 5th February, 2025 tasked all Political parties in Osun State to shun violence during the forthcoming Local Government Election in the State.

She said this while delivering her lecture during the two days workshop organized by Inter - Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Osun State chapter, held at Osogbo the State Capital between 4th & 5th February, 2025.

She also advised the eligible voters to come out en-mass and exercise their franchise/cast their vote for the candidates of their choice as adequate security arrangements have been made by the Security Agencies in the State, while urging them to steer clear of any trouble/violence. Present in the workshop are the Representive of the Commissioner of Police, CSP Adebisi Musibau, Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Mutiu Agboke and others.

06/02/2025

SECURITY WATCH

[HEADLINE:Poor funding ,capacity hobble Amotekun's mandate in S/West]

Amotekun's mandate in the Southwest is being hindered by poor funding and limited capacity

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