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Oyo NUJ Honours Lawmaker, Akintunde With Senator Of The Year Award

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Oyo NUJ Honours Lawmaker, Akintunde With Senator Of The Year Award Oyo: Peter Felix The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Yunus Akintunde, has been named Best Senator of the Year by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. In a statement signed by Comrade Demola Babalola, Chairman of the Oyo State Council of NUJ, the union explained that Senator Akintunde was selected for the prestigious honour following a thorough assessment of his sterling performance, impactful representation, and commitment to public service as a first-term senator in the 10th National Assembly. According to the NUJ statement: “Given your contributions to the development of the society, Oyo State, and Nigeria in general as a Distinguished Senator representing the good people of Oyo Central, the union deems it necessary to confer on you NUJ AWARD OF BEST SENATOR OF THE YEAR during the Press Week.” The award presentation will take place during the 2025 N...

Osogbo: Court Extends Freezing Order On Osun LGs' Bank Accounts

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Osogbo : Court Extends Freezing Order On Osun LGs' Bank Accounts An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan , presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola , on Thursday, extended its earlier order, restraining the United Bank for Africa, Plc , from paying, releasing, or tampering with funds belonging to the 30 Local Governments in Osun State . Akintola, who gave the order during the sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, said it would remain in force until tomorrow, Friday, October 10, 2025, when the case is scheduled for further hearing. He explained that the extension became necessary to ensure that all parties in the case were granted the right to a fair hearing in line with Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). In his ruling, the judge said, “The case is adjourned till Friday, October 10, 2025, for further hearing, while the interim injunction shall continue to subsist.” Earlier, counsel to the plaintiff, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria ...