Osun Election: ‘I was treated with respect,’ physically challenged woman says
A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the treatment she received while casting her ballot in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Akinsola, who voted at Ejigbo Ward 4, Unit 6, said she was particularly pleased with the attention and assistance given to her because of her condition. “I’m so happy because […]
Osun Election: Soldiers restrict movement along INEC Office Road
Armed military personnel on Saturday took over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State. The soldiers were stationed along the route and were seen stopping and frisking motorists and searching vehicles plying the road. Some residents travelling through the area were also […]
Osun election in photos: Elderly, physically challenged voters turn out
Elderly men and women, as well as physically challenged persons, were among voters who turned out early on Saturday to cast their ballots in the Osun State governorship election. The aged voters were seen at various polling units across the state, joining other residents to exercise their franchise and elect the next governor of Osun. […]
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead
Arday’s family criticised what they called a “campaign of harassment” that followed allegations about his academic work and personal life.
Armed personnel have surrounded Osun Speaker’s residence – Adeleke camp
The campaign council alleged that the security personnel arrived at the Speaker’s residence in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles and subsequently surrounded the premises.
Powerful earthquake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
