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Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of accountability and oversight in institutions. In this role, I identified exceptions, assessed their impact, and recommended corrective actions. This skillset has since informed my understanding of the need for transparency and accountability in governance and political institutions. Akinwumi Olojo, my former Line Boss and the bank’s Chief Internal Auditor, would often remind us that a governor paying salaries is merely fulfilling his contractual obligation to the electorate. “Thanking him for doing his job,” he’d say, “is akin to praising a…
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Labour Party Takes Stand Against Defectors, Seeks Legal Action

Labour Party Takes Stand Against Defectors, Seeks Legal Action

The Labour Party has vowed to take legal action against four of its members in the House of Representatives who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, Chinedu Okere, Mathew Donatus, Akiba Bassey, and Esosa Iyawe, cited "internal crisis" within the Labour Party as their reason for leaving. However, the Labour Party's spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, disputes this claim, stating that there is "absolute peace" within the party. Ifoh emphasized that the defectors do not have the constitutional right to take the party's mandate with them. In response to the defections, the Labour Party has instructed its legal team…
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Police Service Comm. Cracks Down on Misconduct, Sacks 18 Snr Officers, demotes 19 others

Police Service Comm. Cracks Down on Misconduct, Sacks 18 Snr Officers, demotes 19 others

The Police Service Commission has taken decisive action against senior officers found guilty of misconduct. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Commission announced the dismissal of 18 senior officers and the demotion of 19 others. The sanctioned officers include 10 Assistant Superintendents, six Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. Additionally, 19 other senior officers will face reduction in ranks, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 13 Assistant Superintendents. The Commission's decision came after a thorough review of 109 outstanding disciplinary issues, 23 appeals and petitions, and…
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Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Nigerian Military Personnel

Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Nigerian Military Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a significant boost to Nigeria's military personnel by approving a salary increase. This move, announced by Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, includes a three-month salary arrears payment and the release of funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements for retired military personnel. This development is expected to greatly improve the morale of the armed forces, who have been working tirelessly to combat insecurity in Nigeria. Matawalle praised Tinubu's commitment to the welfare of both serving and retired military personnel, emphasizing that addressing pension arrears for retirees remains a top priority. The minister…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Bill; Says North Is Jittery of Losing Illicit Gains

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Bill; Says North Is Jittery of Losing Illicit Gains

In an emphatic affirmation of progress and economic empowerment, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo nation, hereby announces its steadfast endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's proposed Tax Reforms Bills. This endorsement comes after rigorous reviews, exhaustive consultations with an array of stakeholders, and an in-depth analysis of the bills' implications for the Nigerian economic landscape. Our comprehensive evaluation has led us to the resolute conclusion that these tax reforms are not merely legislative proposals; they represent a transformative opportunity for the rejuvenation of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the enhancement of the fortunes of Nigerian…
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