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Osun election kicks off despite warning by FG, Police

Governor Ademola Adeleke cast his vote at Unit 9, Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Ede North Local Government Area at about 7:56a.m.According to NAN, the governor arrived at the polling unit in company of his supporters and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).Adeleke commended the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) for the peaceful process in the conduct of the elections.The governor advised residents to go out and cast their vote without any fear of intimidation, urging political stakeholders and electorate to shun violence during and after the elections. Adeleke expressed confidence that all PDP candidates would emerge victorious in the elections. “I want to urge everyone to come out and cast their votes. The election will be peaceful”, the governor assured. The Federal Government had asked Governor Adeleke to halt the exercise. Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), had […]

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Birnin Gwari: Life after peace deal

Markets were shut, and economic activities came to a halt as armed groups terrorised the region.According to a security report issued by the Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in 2022, 507 persons were kidnapped in Birnin Gwari alone, while 536 cattle were rustled in the local government area.Ninety-eight persons were also injured as a result of violent attacks, while 120 persons were killed within the local government area during the period under review.However, following a recent peace deal brokered between the Kaduna State Government and the bandits, a glimmer of hope has begun to emerge in the affected villages. The return of Kara livestock market One of the most significant indicators of peace returning to Birnin Gwari is the reopening of the Kara livestock market, which was closed for over 10 years.The market, which was a […]

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