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We’ll reopen Osun local governments — Gov Adeleke

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed that his administration will reopen local government areas across the state and restore their operations. Adeleke made the declaration during a reception organised in his honour by the leadership of the state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the party’s state secretariat in Osogbo on Thursday. Addressing cheering
We’ll reopen Osun local governments — Gov Adeleke

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed that his administration will reopen local government areas across the state and restore their operations.

Adeleke made the declaration during a reception organised in his honour by the leadership of the state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the party’s state secretariat in Osogbo on Thursday.

Addressing cheering supporters, Adeleke likened the political forces confronting his administration to the Biblical Pharaoh, stressing that those opposed to his government were unsettled by his achievements.

“We will get our local government back and running. They want to hold Osun down. They are shocked with our delivery and transformation of Osun; they want to keep Osun from developing,” Adeleke said.

He asked party members, “Will you allow them, great members of PDP and good people of Osun State? Should we go to the past again? Should we return to bad governance again?”

The governor called on residents to sustain what he described as good governance, while urging the people to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, exercise to secure their Permanent Voter Cards.

“We must sustain good governance. We must sustain the tempo. The good work must continue. Osun people are with us. God is with us. We shall overcome the Pharaohs facing us,” Adeleke added.

In their remarks, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi, urged PDP members to remain steadfast and supportive of the governor.

They also appealed to party members and residents to actively take part in the CVR ahead of the 2026 governorship elections in the state.

Local government activities in Osun have remained paralysed since February 17, following a power tussle between the PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC, over control of the councils.

The APC maintains that the Court of Appeal in Akure, in its February 10, 2025, judgment, reinstated officials elected during the October 15, 2022, elections, who were previously sacked by a Federal High Court ruling in Osogbo in November 2022.

Conversely, the ruling PDP insists that chairmen and councillors elected during the February 22, 2025, polls possess the valid mandate to oversee the affairs of the local governments.

We’ll reopen Osun local governments — Gov Adeleke

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Defamation case: Gov Sule reverses decision to sue Benue varsity lecturer

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has rescinded his decision to sue Benue varsity don, Prof. Zachary Gundu, for defamation. The decision follows the intervention of the Tor Tiv, HRM James Ayatse. Governor Sule has resolved not to proceed with legal action against Prof. Zachary Gundu, leader of Tiv Professionals, over alleged defamation and libellous comments.
Defamation case: Gov Sule reverses decision to sue Benue varsity lecturer

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has rescinded his decision to sue Benue varsity don, Prof. Zachary Gundu, for defamation.

The decision follows the intervention of the Tor Tiv, HRM James Ayatse. Governor Sule has resolved not to proceed with legal action against Prof. Zachary Gundu, leader of Tiv Professionals, over alleged defamation and libellous comments.

Prof. Gundu, during a recent town hall meeting organised by NewsCentral TV, accused Governor Sule of providing a safe haven for “Fulani” terrorists and handing foreigners the land of his citizens.

Governor Sule had considered the comments offensive and demanded a retraction and apology, warning that he would otherwise seek redress in court.

His counsel, Ahmed Raji, SAN, said the comments by Prof. Gundu described Gov. Sule “as a sympathiser, protector, and enabler of the armed bandits who have wreaked havoc on Benue State.”

However, Prof. Gundu, through his counsel, Chief Sebastine Hon, SAN, rebuffed the Nasarawa governor, asking him to go to court.

The Mzough U Tiv (MUT), in a statement issued by its President General, Chief CP Iorbee Ihagh (retd), appealed to “all Tiv sons and daughters, to sheath their swords and cease from making further comments on the matter in the interest of peace.”

“The intervention by the paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, has led to a resolution of the matter and a pledge by HE Engr Sule, not to go ahead with his intention to seek legal redress in a court of law, against Prof Gundu, over the matter.

“Therefore, following the intervention of the Tor Tiv, HRM, Prof James Iorzua Ayatse, and the willingness of HE Engr A.A. Sule, to withdraw his plan to go to court over the matter, I wish to appeal to all Tiv sons and daughters, to sheath their swords and cease from making further comments on the matter, in the interest of peace.”

Chief Ihagh commended the Nasarawa governor for what he described as his “peaceful disposition and agreeing to discontinue the matter, so that peace will prevail.”

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Kwara: Nigerian Army arrests suspected bandit informant in Tsaragi

The Nigerian Army has apprehended a man identified as Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Abim Ndamitso, in Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, on suspicion of being an informant for bandits terrorising the local government area. Sources disclosed that the arrest took place on Wednesday at the suspect’s residence in the community. According
Kwara: Nigerian Army arrests suspected bandit informant in Tsaragi

The Nigerian Army has apprehended a man identified as Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Abim Ndamitso, in Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, on suspicion of being an informant for bandits terrorising the local government area.

Sources disclosed that the arrest took place on Wednesday at the suspect’s residence in the community.

According to sources who confirmed the development to Nupekotvlafiagi, Ndamitso was arrested along with another individual.

However, the second person was released after investigation and interrogation found him to be innocent.

Ndamitso, meanwhile, remains in the custody of security agencies for further questioning, DAILY POST gathered.

The arrest of Ndamitso is part of a broader crackdown on criminal networks in the region.

There are reports of mass arrests of suspected informants across Edu Local Government Area, with some allegedly confessing to aiding bandits, while others are still being interrogated.

The ongoing operation by security agencies, with the support of local informants and vigilantes, is aimed at dismantling the logistical and intelligence support system that has enabled bandits to carry out a relentless wave of attacks, kidnappings, and violence across Kwara North.

Kwara: Nigerian Army arrests suspected bandit informant in Tsaragi