• Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke stated that state residents will refuse to yield to external pressure or intimidation ahead of the August 15 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • The statement was shared via his X account on Thursday, shortly after the Osun State Police Command detained Secretary to the State Government Teslim Igbalaye over allegations of vote buying.

  • Although he did not directly address the arrest, Adeleke emphasized the resilience and determination of Osun’s people in protecting their rights, expressing full confidence that their collective will and mandate will triumph at the polls.

  Electoral Outlook and Administration Record

  • Adeleke highlighted that independent polling indicates a decisive victory for the Accord Party, driven by visible government impacts in healthcare, education, infrastructure, workers’ welfare, and pension reforms.

  • Expressing strong optimism regarding his second-term bid, he urged citizens to stay united, remain vigilant, vote for the Accord Party, and safeguard their ballots.

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, explained the utilization of savings generated from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies. Speaking on Thursday at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja, Oyedele outlined how these funds have supported critical government obligations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a recent interview on Jay On Air TV, the broadcaster recounted her father’s fearless pro-democracy activism, detailing how his defiance against military dictatorship led to state intimidation, imprisonment, and eventual exile.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a recent interview on Jay On Air TV, the broadcaster recounted her father’s fearless pro-democracy activism, detailing how his defiance against military dictatorship led to state intimidation, imprisonment, and eventual exile.

Imprisoned Alongside Beko Ransome-Kuti

According to Morayo, her father’s relentless public criticism of the Babangida regime made him a prime target for state security forces, leading to frequent harassment and detentions.

Key details shared during the interview include:

• Relentless Persecution: Her father faced constant surveillance and intimidation due to his vocal stance against harmful government policies.

• Shared Prison Cells: He was detained multiple times, sharing cell blocks with prominent human rights crusaders, including the late Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti.

• Forced Into Exile: As threats from the military government intensified, remaining in Nigeria became untenable, forcing him to flee the country to escape state-sponsored retaliation.

A Legacy of Courage and Conviction

Reflecting on how her father’s political battles shaped her personal outlook, Morayo highlighted his refusal to be silenced in the face of tyranny as her main inspiration.

“My father was an activist; I grew up knowing he was one of Babangida’s top enemies. Babangida deeply despised him and hated him with passion.

My father shared prison cells with Beko Ransome-Kuti and others. He had to go into exile because Babangida was chasing him.”

She added that witnessing his bravery firsthand instilled in her a lifelong commitment to speaking truth to power and standing firmly for her beliefs.