“Don’t honour financial instructions from them” – Osun Assembly warns UBA, other banks against APC Yes/No LG officials

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The Osun State House of Assembly has warned commercial banks in the State, particularly the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Osogbo Branch, against honouring unauthorised financial instructions on Local Government accounts. In a letter personally signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the House drew attention to unlawful financial directives allegedly issued in some Local Read More…

“Withdraw defamatory statement, lies against Ooni within 21 days or face lawsuit” – Osun monarchs threaten Oluwo

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Some royal fathers in Osun State under the aegis of Origbo Meje Obas, on Thursday gave the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, a 21-day ultimatum to substantiate allegations he made against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, or face a lawsuit. EyewitnessMedia gathered that the monarchs whose towns are domiciled within the Ife North Local Government of the Osun, accused the Oluwo ofRead More…

Tinubu labels Jonathan’s 2027 ambition 3rd term, says court, Nigerians will challenge ex-president’s corrupt record 

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Adewale Adetoyese, Osun State The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has labeled former President Goodluck Jonathan’s ambition to contest the presidency again as seeking for a third term. EyewitnessMedia gathered that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this on Monday via a State House Press Release, adding thaRead More…

”We won’t work with them” – Osun NULGE vows as Tinubu releases seized LG allocation to Oyetola’s APC Chairmen

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Adewale Adetoyese, Osun State The leadership and members of the National Union of Local Government Employees, Osun State chapter have on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, vowed to remain at home as the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government reportedly released September allocation to the local government chairmen and chancellors elected at the tail end of the immediate-past Governor AdegboyegaRead More…

”It’s a fool’s errand” – Sole administrator taunts Rivers Assembly as Lawmakers plan N254 billion probe

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The immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has taunted the Rivers State House of Assembly its decision to probe the state’s expenditure over the last few months under him. EyewitnessMedia gathered that the parliament, presided over by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, during its first plenary after the end of emergency rule,  said it would inveRead More…

“I Didn’t discuss third term with anyone, could have gotten it if I wanted” – Obasanjo blinks

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied long-standing claims that he attempted to extend his presidency beyond two terms, insisting he never sought such a move. EyewitnessMedia gathered that Obasanjo who was Nigeria’s president between 1999 to 2007, made the remarks on Wednesday during the democracy dialogue hosted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra. Stressing that therRead More…

”You’ve brought remarkable progress to Osogbo” – Sen Ajagunnla hails Ataoja @ 15

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The Senator Representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, on Friday, 19th September, 2025, applauded the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun on his 15 years coronation anniversary. EyewitnessMedia gathered that Senator Olubiyi while addressing a cheering crowd as Chairman of the book launch commemorating the occasion in Osogbo, Osun State capital, Read More…

AFTER EYEWITNESS MEDIA LETTER, ADELEKE INCREASES TEXTBOOKS VALIDITY TO 3 YEARS, BANS ANNUAL PURCHASE, TRASHES NURSERY SCH GRADUATION CEREMONIES IN OSUN

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Adewale Adetoyese, Osun State Sequel to the recent viral open letter of this medium (Eyewitness Media), the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led Osun State Government has banned the annual procurement of textbooks by parents across the state. This is contained in a circular from the Osun State Ministry of Education, titled “Policy on Education for Public and Private Primary and Secondary Schools Read More…

Tinubu acknowledges 40 pending cases against Rivers emergency rule, returns Fubara as Governor 

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STATEHOUSE STATEMENT STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed Read More…

Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi condoles Orangun as Osun monarch loses Queen

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Funke Odejide, Osun State The Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial district, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, on Thursday condoled His Royal Majesty, Oba Wahab Olukayode Oyedotun, over the demise of his queen, Olori Funmilayo Abosede Oyedotun. The late Olori Abosede was the senior wife to the Orangun by the virtue of which she held the title of Eesaya Orangun during her lifetime. In a coRead More…