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Osun Environment Commissioner Taken into Custody Following APC Rally Shooting
Osun State Commissioner for Environment Mayowa Asejoorin is in police custody following a shooting at an APC rally in Ilesa that left four people, including a minor, injured.
Osun 2026 Gubernatorial Race: Evaluating the Prospects of Adeleke, Oyebamiji, and Salaam
As the Osun State election approaches, incumbent Ademola Adeleke, APC candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and ADC’s Najeem Salaam are navigating unique political advantages and vulnerabilities.
Legal counsel asserts EFCC must secure court order to freeze Osun state funds
Osun State counsel Prof. Mubarak Adekilekun argues that the EFCC violated legal requirements by failing to provide a court order before restricting access to the state government's account.
Yiaga Africa Expresses Alarm Over Pre-Election Violence in Osun, Calls for Enhanced Security
Yiaga Africa's Executive Director, Samson Itodo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene as pre-election violence threatens the upcoming Osun governorship race.
Questions arise over EFCC autonomy following Tinubu’s order on Osun state accounts
President Tinubu's intervention in the EFCC's freezing of Osun State's bank accounts has reignited concerns about executive overreach and the true independence of Nigeria's anti-corruption institutions.
Frank Tietie asserts EFCC authority to freeze accounts without prior consultation
Legal analyst Frank Tietie argues that the EFCC has the statutory power to freeze suspicious accounts independently, criticizing political interference in its operations.
Sam Amadi Asserts EFCC Lacks Authority to Freeze Osun State Accounts
Sam Amadi contends that the EFCC overstepped its legal boundaries by freezing Osun State's accounts, characterizing the action as a political maneuver by the ruling party against Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Examining President Tinubu’s Influence Over Federal Agencies
President Tinubu’s intervention in the EFCC’s freezing of Osun State accounts highlights the delicate balance between federal oversight and avoiding the appearance of political bias in upcoming elections.
CISLAC Supports EFCC Restriction of Osun State Government Accounts
CISLAC and Transparency International Nigeria have defended the EFCC's decision to freeze Osun State accounts, arguing that preventive measures are necessary to safeguard public resources from potential diversion.
Femi Falana confirms EFCC authority to freeze state accounts under 72-hour court order rule
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana clarifies that the EFCC maintains the legal right to restrict state government accounts, provided they secure judicial backing within 72 hours.