Champion Newspapers (Nigeria)

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March Top Scoops In Nigeria

1 month ago | championnews.com.ng | Egungwu chukwuka Benjamin

March Top Scoops In NigeriaBY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN✓ Rivers: President Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration Sparks ControversyMarch has been a chaotic month with very dramatic news stories. The feud between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, appears to be a complex one.
February Top Scoops In Nigeria

2 months ago | championnews.com.ng | Egungwu chukwuka Benjamin

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN✓ Babangida’s Admission: June 12 Election SummarizedOn Thursday, 20th February, 2025, former Nigerian leader, General Ibrahim Babangida, finally affirmed to the majority opinion that Late Chief, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, won the presidential election in 1993.
Osun 2026: Osogbo APC group stages peaceful rally in support of West agenda

Feb 6, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

TUNDE ADELEKE, OsogboA group within the All Progressive Congress, Osun State, the Osogbo Progressive Alliance, OPA, on Thursday staged a peaceful rally in support of the west agenda, calling on the leadership of the party to zone its gubernatorial ticket to the Western part of the state.
Ifon, Ilobu, Erin-Osun bicker over integrity of peace committee

Feb 6, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo The communities of Ilobu, and Ifon, Erin-Osun have clashed over the integrity of the government-established peace committee. The controversy occurred following Ilobu’s withdrawal from the committee, citing alleged bias and compromise in its operations. Daily Champion reports that in a bid to ensure peaceful coexistence between the warring Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities, the Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke constituted a 100-member land Crisis Resolution Committee.
Sanwo-Olu congratulates AfDB President, Adesina, on 65th birthday - Champion Newspapers LTD

Feb 6, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Adesina, a former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, as a good ambassador of Nigeria and Africa.
Esa-Oke crisis: Adeleke visits warring town… Sets up panel of inquiry.…As community demands reversal of Olojudo’s appointment

Feb 5, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

TUNDE ADELEKE, OsogboThe Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration would set up a panel of inquiry over the crisis that erupted in Esa-Oke and Ido Ajegunle communities. Daily Champion reported that the appointment of a new monarch in Esa-Oke town, Obokun Local Government area of Osun State led to violence that left many people injured.
Lagelu Grammar School Old Boys Association honours Osifeso with Award

Feb 5, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

The Aare Atunluse of Awori Kingdom and the Chairman, Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Aare (Surveyor) Dr. Segun Osifeso, was last week conferred with the prestigious Grand Distinguished Lagelite Elders (GDLE) award by the National Executive Council of the Old Boys Association of his alma mater, Lagelu Grammar School (LAGSOBA), Ibadan, Oyo State. During the award presentation held at the school multi- purpose hall, Engr.
Violence erupts in Osun community over installation of monarch - Champion Newspapers LTD

Feb 3, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

TUNDE ADELEKE, OsogboFollowing the appointment of a new monarch in Esa-Oke town, Obokun Local Government area of Osun State, violence has erupted in the community leaving four dead. The crisis which followed the appointment of Prince Timileyin Ajayi, as the Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle has left many injured following a sporadic shooting by gunmen. It would be recalled that the State Government announced the appointment of the monarch, last week.
Zoning guber ticket to Osun West will dislodge Adeleke’s govt –APC group - Champion Newspapers LTD

Feb 3, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, the Osun West Crusaders, has criticized the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing it as a government marked by irresponsibility.
Elongation may weaken Police structure – MURIC - Champion Newspapers LTD

Feb 3, 2025 | championnews.com.ng | Bisiriyu Olaoye

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has waded into the ongoing controversy surrounding the elongation of the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. According to the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the tenure extension given to the IGP is capable of eroding efficiency, breeding division within the force and diminishing public confidence.