Osun Government Sends Strong Warning to Oluwo of Iwoland, Orders Him to Stop Attācks on other faiths and traditional rulers

 Osun Government Sends Strong Warning to Oluwo of Iwoland, Orders Him to Stop Attācks on other faiths and traditional rulers

The Osun State Government has issued a formal caution to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, over alleged inflammatory statements capable of triggering religious and inter-town conflicts.

The warning was contained in a November 2026 letter issued by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through the Office of the Permanent Secretary and addressed to the monarch at Oluwo Palace, Iwo.

In the letter titled “Cautionary Notes on Inflammatory Rhetorics Capable of Creating Religious and Inter-Town Conflicts,” the government expressed concern over recent public statements credited to the monarch, saying they could ignite religious confrontations, inter-town disputes and disrupt communal peace.

The government reminded Oba Akanbi that every Nigerian has a constitutional right to freedom of religion and association, stressing that traditional rulers are expected to respect the religious beliefs and rights of their subjects.

It cautioned the monarch against conduct capable of fuelling religious crises, particularly through alleged verbal attācks on people of other faiths and fellow traditional rulers.

Among its directives, the government asked the Oluwo to immediately stop further attācks on people of other religious beliefs, refrain from making statements against fellow traditional rulers and work towards preserving the cultural values and traditions represented by his throne.

The ministry also directed him to abide by the state’s Chieftaincy Laws and resolutions of the State Council of Obas.

Furthermore, the ministry said it would monitor his compliance with the directives, while the State Council of Obas was instructed to watch and address recent developments within Iwo land.

The government maintained that actions capable of creating religious or communal divisions would not be tolerated, emphasising the need to protect peace, unity and stability in Osun State.

Osun Government Sends Strong Warning to Oluwo of Iwoland, Orders Him to Stop Attācks on other faiths and traditional rulers

 Osun Government Sends Strong Warning to Oluwo of Iwoland, Orders Him to Stop Attācks on other faiths and traditional rulers

The Osun State Government has issued a formal caution to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, over alleged inflammatory statements capable of triggering religious and inter-town conflicts.

The warning was contained in a November 2026 letter issued by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through the Office of the Permanent Secretary and addressed to the monarch at Oluwo Palace, Iwo.

In the letter titled “Cautionary Notes on Inflammatory Rhetorics Capable of Creating Religious and Inter-Town Conflicts,” the government expressed concern over recent public statements credited to the monarch, saying they could ignite religious confrontations, inter-town disputes and disrupt communal peace.

The government reminded Oba Akanbi that every Nigerian has a constitutional right to freedom of religion and association, stressing that traditional rulers are expected to respect the religious beliefs and rights of their subjects.

It cautioned the monarch against conduct capable of fuelling religious crises, particularly through alleged verbal attācks on people of other faiths and fellow traditional rulers.

Among its directives, the government asked the Oluwo to immediately stop further attācks on people of other religious beliefs, refrain from making statements against fellow traditional rulers and work towards preserving the cultural values and traditions represented by his throne.

The ministry also directed him to abide by the state’s Chieftaincy Laws and resolutions of the State Council of Obas.

Furthermore, the ministry said it would monitor his compliance with the directives, while the State Council of Obas was instructed to watch and address recent developments within Iwo land.

The government maintained that actions capable of creating religious or communal divisions would not be tolerated, emphasising the need to protect peace, unity and stability in Osun State.

JUST IN: Bus Driver Identifies Suspects Standing Trial Over Abduction Of 20 NYSC Members In Imo

JUST IN: Bus Driver Identifies Suspects Standing Trial Over Abduction Of 20 NYSC Members In Imo

OWERRI: The driver of a bus carrying 20 prospective NYSC members who were abducted in Imo State says he has identified the suspects standing trial over the incident as the men who attacked his vehicle and took the passengers hostage.

Testifying as the third prosecution witness at the Imo State High Court in Mgbidi on Friday, the driver said he recognised the men, especially the first defendant, who allegedly came up to his bus with an AK-47 rifle.

The corps members were abducted on October 1, Independence Day, along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway while travelling from Ibadan to orientation camps in the South-East and South-South. They have since regained their freedom.

The DSS has charged the defendants with conspiracy, hostage-taking and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants are presumed innocent until the court decides otherwise, and the trial continues.

Igbo indigene emerge as SSA in eti osa local govt

Ejike Onoche an indigenous Igbo, he hail from Anambra state but live in Lagos state and he's a bonafide member of  APC, live in eti osa east local govt, he always takes his campaign to door steps of both indigene and non indigene, he rally round all igbos in both eti osa and diaspora,

He used his car to campaign at will, he worked along with others to sell APC, he came to lime light during the struggle of honourable dispute and he rally round all the igbos to believe in whoever the party chooses,a father of two 

Today he was appointed by chairman eti osa east as SSA to both the chairman and local government and APC at large 

In his remarks he thanks all that supported his course, and all APC members, he promised to do his best to make sure that the party will continue to be ahead of other parties mostly in his domain he said.

BREAKING: Ex-Soldier Ruth Ogunleye, Who Accused Defence Minister Musa Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Complaint, Arrested Ruth Ogunleye

BREAKING: Ex-Soldier Ruth Ogunleye, Who Accused Defence Minister Musa Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Complaint, Arrested Ruth Ogunleye 

A source familiar with the development disclosed that Ogunleye was taken from Lagos to Kaduna and is being held in custody while awaiting trial. 

Former Nigerian soldier Ruth Ogunleye, who accused senior military officers of sexual harassment and alleged that they failed to act on her complaints, has reportedly been arrested and transferred from Lagos to a prison in Kaduna State.

A source familiar with the development disclosed that Ogunleye was taken from Lagos to Kaduna and is being held in custody while awaiting trial. However, the circumstances surrounding her reported arrest, the allegations against her, and the specific charges she may be facing remain unclear.

Ruth Ogunleye has been arrested on the orders of the Minister of Defence, CG Musa. She has been moved from Lagos to Abuja prison, where she is awaiting trial,” the source said.

Ogunleye previously made headlines after publicly accusing Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem of sexual harassment and alleging that other senior officers failed to protect her after she complained about his conduct.

Among the officers she accused of failing to act on her complaints was General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), who was then the Chief of Defence Staff and is now Nigeria’s Minister of Defence.

In an interview monitored by SaharaReporters in September 2024, Ogunleye alleged that she had sought Musa’s intervention, alongside that of other senior officers, but received no meaningful assistance.

“I sought intervention from people like General C. G. Musa, the current Chief of Defence Staff. I told him. I told so many officers. I sought redress but nothing was done because he is my senior, and nobody was ready to give me a listening ear,” she said.

Ogunleye also alleged that she had pursued redress through military procedures, including Section 179 of the Armed Forces Act, but her complaints were not adequately addressed.

In January 2024, she publicly accused Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S. Ogor and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo of intimidation and other forms of alleged maltreatment after she rejected what she described as unwanted sexual advances.

The Nigerian Army subsequently investigated her allegations and said it found no evidence to substantiate the sexual harassment claims against Abdulkareem. The Army also maintained that Ogunleye was discharged from service on medical grounds following medical assessments.

In October 2024, Ogunleye appealed for a review of her case, saying she believed someone might have tampered with the investigation's findings. She also expressed concern about the stigma surrounding the case and its implications for her reputation.

It remains unclear whether her reported arrest and transfer to Kaduna are connected to her previous allegations against military officers or to an unrelated matter.

SaharaReporters contacted the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, to seek further information about the circumstances of her reported arrest, her current legal status and the authorities responsible for her transfer. However, she did not answer calls to her phone or respond to a message sent to her

NGIJ Congress Ratifies Additional Exco

NGIJ Congress Ratifies Additional Exco

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has     approved the new executive to fill vacant positions in the Guild.

The Congress presided over by the NGIJ President, Mallam AbdulRahman Aliagan on Saturday, October 17, 2026 ratified the nomination for the position of Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Registrar and Auditor.

Kareem Taofeek Abiodun, the Publisher of TheNewsstar emerged as Treasurer while Rashidat Okunlade of Rotamedianews was named as the Financial Secretary.

Taiwo Adediran, the Head of News and Current Affairs at DaimondFM Ilorin/Ilesa becomes the Registrar and Ifeoma Ikem, the Publisher of NewsAfricanmul who previously served as  Auditor retained the same position.

The new executive members would join Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan (President), Oyewale Oyelola (Vice President, Administration), Comrade James Ezema (Vice President, Investigations), Rowland Shuwa (National Secretary) and Kehinde Adeleye (Public Relations Officer) elected during the September 30, 2026 NGIJ election.

The newly inaugurated  executive will serve two-year tenure. 

Some APC members that went to Kaduna for a campaign Flag-off were kidnapped by bandits.

Some APC members that went to Kaduna for a campaign Flag-off were kidnapped by bandits. 

Reports that some APC members were kidnapped on their way to a campaign flag-off in Kaduna, first dismissed as propaganda, have been confirmed by credible outlets including the BBC.

What pains Nigerians the most is not the incident alone, but the response of leaders. Instead of fixing insecurity, they keep saying it existed before them. Who then will fix it?

Angry youths lament that "Why did we vote for them, then? We did not elect them to narrate our problems, we elected them to solve them. Hunger and insecurity existed before they were born, yet they want our votes again."

A government that only explains problems does not deserve a second chance. Nigerians need leaders who deliver solutions. Said the youths.

Adamu Idris Manarakis niw, Tashiru Nupe (Agaba) 25th October, 2026.     APC members kidnapped