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Osun Assembly orders immediate reopening of Amotekun offices

The Osun State House of Assembly has called for the immediate reopening of the operational offices of the Osun Amotekun Corps, after what it described as a forceful and unconstitutional sealing by the Nigeria Police. In a statement issued on Friday, the Assembly said the action was constitutionally offensive and represented a dangerous precedent that
Osun Assembly orders immediate reopening of Amotekun offices

The Osun State House of Assembly has called for the immediate reopening of the operational offices of the Osun Amotekun Corps, after what it described as a forceful and unconstitutional sealing by the Nigeria Police.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Assembly said the action was constitutionally offensive and represented a dangerous precedent that undermines the principles of federalism and state autonomy.

According to the lawmakers, “the Amotekun Corps remains a lawful creation of the state legislature and cannot be summarily shut down without recourse to due process and legislative oversight.”

The House stated that “the security outfit was established under the Osun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Law 2020, with a clear statutory mandate to support conventional security agencies in combating kidnapping, banditry, and other forms of violent crime across the state.

“Since its establishment, Amotekun has played a crucial role in safeguarding rural and border communities, thereby reducing incidents of violent crimes and criminal infiltration.”

“It is deeply troubling and constitutionally offensive that an agency created by law and funded by the Osun State Government could be summarily shut down without consultation with the State Government or the House of Assembly which enacted its enabling legislation,” the statement added.

The lawmakers warned that any breach of security resulting from the disruption of Amotekun’s operations would rest squarely on the shoulders of the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies.

“The safety of our people cannot be compromised due to avoidable administrative or political actions,” the statement read further.

The Assembly also condemned the alleged involvement of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi and former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola in the matter, describing such interference, if verified, as reckless, abusive, and a betrayal of public trust.

While expressing sympathy with families affected by the recent Akinlalu town incident in Ife North local government area, which led to the arrest of some Amotekun operatives, the lawmakers insisted that allegations of misconduct must be investigated transparently and not used as a tool to weaken state institutions.

The House adopted several resolutions, including expressing empathy for affected families and reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law and due process in handling disciplinary cases involving security personnel.

It also asserted that “Amotekun remains a legally constituted agency of the Osun State Government and cannot be shut down by any federal authority without legislative consent or judicial order.”

The Assembly condemned the sealing of the Corps’ offices and demanded their immediate reopening to allow operatives resume their statutory duties without delay.

To ensure accountability, the House directed its Committee on Security to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and present a report within seven days, in accordance with Sections 128 and 129 of the 1999 Constitution.

“Security is not a political bargaining chip. The lives of our people are not pawns on any chessboard of political ambition,” it warned.

The Osun State Police Command in a statement on Wednesday, revealed that Police operatives from the IRT-FID stormed Osun and sealed the Osun Amotekun Corps office in Ife Central local government area and the Base office in Osogbo.

The police while disclosing that five Osun Amotekun Corps personally were arrested during the raid added that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has directed the IRT-FID to take over investigation into the matter.

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INEC dismisses claims of disobeying court order

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected allegations that it disobeyed a court order issued by the Federal High Court in Oshogbo, Osun State. Reports emerged that on September 29, 2025, the court ordered the arrest of the former INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly failing to comply with a judgment in a
INEC dismisses claims of disobeying court order

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected allegations that it disobeyed a court order issued by the Federal High Court in Oshogbo, Osun State.

Reports emerged that on September 29, 2025, the court ordered the arrest of the former INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly failing to comply with a judgment in a case involving the Action Alliance, AA.

A statement released by Sam Olumekun, a National Commissioner and the Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, described the reports as misleading.

INEC clarified that it had complied with the court’s directive before the deadline expired.

On Monday, October 6, 2025, within the stipulated deadline, INEC filed documentation at the Federal High Court in Oshogbo to demonstrate its compliance with the judgment, which mandated recognition of the Action Alliance’s executives elected on October 7, 2023, in Abeokuta, Ogun State as the Commission provided evidence of this compliance through the dashboard of its website.

However, when the judgment creditors expressed concerns that INEC had listed only four national executives and excluded the party’s National Chairman, Rufai Omoaje, the Commission responded by presenting the Notice of Appeal filed by Omoaje with the Supreme Court.

This appeal challenges the Court of Appeal’s decision that removed him from his position as chairman.

INEC emphasized that the judgment of the Court of Appeal takes precedence over that of the Federal High Court.

Therefore, the Commission cannot list Omoaje’s name as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance while the Court of Appeal’s judgment is still in effect.

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Tinubu dismantling terror networks, no Christian genocide in Nigeria – Bwala

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said the president has made progress in dismantling terror networks responsible for insecurity in Nigeria. Bwala assured Nigeria’s foreign partners that there is no genocide against Christians in the country. He described the genocide claim by United States lawmakers and media as a false narrative.
Tinubu dismantling terror networks, no Christian genocide in Nigeria – Bwala

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said the president has made progress in dismantling terror networks responsible for insecurity in Nigeria.

Bwala assured Nigeria’s foreign partners that there is no genocide against Christians in the country.

He described the genocide claim by United States lawmakers and media as a false narrative.

In an interview with France24 TV in Paris, Bwala said: “During a productive engagement at France24 TV in Paris, I made it clear that Nigeria rejects the false narrative being pushed by certain Western media outlets and a few U.S. lawmakers about a so-called “Christian genocide.”

“This is a gross misrepresentation of Nigeria’s reality. The challenges of insecurity we’ve faced are driven by criminality, not religion, and the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made significant progress in dismantling the terror networks responsible.

“Rather than amplifying division, we invite our international partners to stand with Nigeria in sustaining the gains made against insurgency and banditry, which have declined sharply over the last two and a half years.

“Our focus remains on peace, unity, and national development, and no propaganda can distract us from that mission.

“A stanza in our national anthem says: “though tongues and tribes may differ, but in BrotherHood we stand.” This is our watchword and guiding principles in Nigeria.”

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Nnamdi Kanu: Quite surprising opportunistic Atiku supports planned protest – Presidency

The Presidency has lashed out on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for indicating support for the planned protest by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, for the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Onanuga,
Nnamdi Kanu: Quite surprising opportunistic Atiku supports planned protest – Presidency

The Presidency has lashed out on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for indicating support for the planned protest by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, for the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Onanuga, the presidency described Atiku’s stance as opportunistic and irresponsible for a statesman of his standing.

DAILY POST recalls that Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 general elections had announced that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration would be held on October 20 at 7 a.m., calling it a “historic” protest to press for Kanu’s release.

Onanuga emphasised that while the judicial process in Kanu’s case may appear slow, the administration remains committed to due process and the rule of law.

“I am surprised that ex-VP Atiku Abubakar, who is always opportunistic, has supported the planned mob action. As a statesman, he should know better that matters of justice are not resolved on the streets but in the law court.

“While the wheel of justice can sometimes be grindingly slow, partly caused by Kanu’s lawyers, Nnamdi Kanu will eventually get the justice he deserves for his alleged transgressions,” Onanuga said.

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EFCC arraigns former NSITF chair, Ngozi Olejeme, over alleged ₦1bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, arraigned Ngozi Olejeme, a former board chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Olejeme was docked on eight counts bordering on money laundering, conversion, transfer, and possession of proceeds of
EFCC arraigns former NSITF chair, Ngozi Olejeme, over alleged ₦1bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, arraigned Ngozi Olejeme, a former board chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.

Olejeme was docked on eight counts bordering on money laundering, conversion, transfer, and possession of proceeds of unlawful activities totaling ₦1 billion.

One of the charges alleges that, while serving as NSITF board chairman in February 2012, she indirectly converted ₦321.6 million paid into the account of Adin Miles International Ltd, knowing it was part of proceeds from unlawful activity—an offence contrary to Section 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended).

Another count accuses her of procuring one Chuka C. Eze to convert $2 million into naira for payment to the same company, also alleged to be proceeds of crime.

Olejeme pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Following her plea, prosecution counsel Emenike Mgbemele requested a trial date to enable the EFCC call its 14 witnesses.

Her counsel, Emeka Ogboguo (SAN), urged the court to grant her bail pending trial.

Justice Nwite released the defendant to her counsel and adjourned the case to November 17, 2025, for hearing on the bail application.

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Air peace flight aborts take-off in Abuja after engine failure

An Air Peace flight from Abuja to Asaba narrowly avoided a potential disaster on Friday after one of its engines reportedly failed while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred moments after the aircraft had accelerated on the runway when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by flashes of
Air peace flight aborts take-off in Abuja after engine failure

An Air Peace flight from Abuja to Asaba narrowly avoided a potential disaster on Friday after one of its engines reportedly failed while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The incident occurred moments after the aircraft had accelerated on the runway when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by flashes of light. Fortunately, there was no fire outbreak.

The pilot immediately aborted the take-off and safely taxied the aircraft back to the terminal, where all passengers were calmly disembarked.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and relief, with some passengers breaking into prayers and songs of thanksgiving after the plane came to a stop.

One passenger told Zagazola Makama that the pilot acted swiftly and professionally.

“We had gained full speed on the runway when we suddenly heard a loud bang. The plane shook slightly, and there was a flash. The pilot then calmly announced there had been an engine failure and that we were returning to the terminal,” the passenger said.

As of the time of filing this report, Air Peace had yet to issue an official statement, though sources at the airport confirmed that engineers were inspecting the aircraft to determine the cause of the malfunction.

No injuries or damage were reported, and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is expected to launch an investigation in line with aviation safety standards.

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Imo Assembly urges Uzodinma to approve establishment of college of nursing, midwifery in Nkwere

The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to approve the establishment of Imo State College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery, Umudi, Nkwerre LGA, as an independent State-owned professional institution. The House also asked the state government to integrate a Department of Autism and Special Needs Studies into the new College to
Imo Assembly urges Uzodinma to approve establishment of college of nursing, midwifery in Nkwere

The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to approve the establishment of Imo State College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery, Umudi, Nkwerre LGA, as an independent State-owned professional institution.

The House also asked the state government to integrate a Department of Autism and Special Needs Studies into the new College to ensure specialized training and research in the neglected critical area.

The House reached the resolutions while deliberating on a motion moved by the member representing Nkwerre Constituency, Nze Chisom Ojukwu and supported by 14 other Lawmakers as co-sponsors.

Presenting the motion on the floor of the House, Ojukwu said the existing schools of nursing and midwifery in the state are not sufficient to absorb the rising number of qualified applicants seeking admission every year.

He disclosed that the former NYSC Orientation Camp at Umudi in Nkwerre Local Government Area is presently underutilized, despite having vast land, durable structures, and a strategic location suitable for conversion into an academic institution.

The Lawmaker was optimistic that establishing a new, independent Imo State College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery at Umudi will expand access to professional training, improve healthcare, manpower development, and maximize the use of existing State assets, adding that the inclusion of a dedicated Department of Autism and Special Needs Studies will position the State as a pioneer in addressing underserved area of healthcare education, attract partnerships, and provide specialized training and services to vulnerable populations.

The House after much deliberations on the motion, urged government to direct the Commissioners of Education and Health to undertake an immediate feasibility and needs assessment of the Umudi site and submit a comprehensive report to the State Executive Council and to provide adequate funding for rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing structures at Umudi to meet modern academic, clinical, and research standards.

It also called on the government to mandate collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and other relevant special-needs accreditation bodies to secure full approval, accreditation, and long-term sustainability of the college.

Imo Assembly urges Uzodinma to approve establishment of college of nursing, midwifery in Nkwere