There is a need for the country to provide a conducive working environment for journalists so they can diligently fulfil their constitutional roles and responsibilities to the government and the governed.
This assertion was made by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2021 World Press Freedom Day.
Egbemode said notwithstanding the attendant encumbrances which over the years have limited the age-old profession, the tenacity of purpose with which the practitioners have gone about their duties needs to be applauded.
While describing the practitioners in Osun as good and thoroughbred professionals, the Information Commissioner used the opportunity to call on journalists to continue to be partners in progress with the administration in the state adding that the governor is committed to serving the people diligently and conscientiously.
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Saraki made the call in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on Monday.
He said journalist must be empowered to tell powerful stories that will aid overall collective development; keep leaders and institutions accountable, foster peace and unity and inspire a sense of patriotic duty amongst the citizenry.
”The media are critical stakeholders in the Nigerian project. During our colonial rule, the press led the fight for our independence. During our military rule, the media led the fight to return to democracy. During our military rule, the media led the fight to return to democracy.
”Now, as we work to build our nation’s democracy, the press has been the foremost instrument for fighting for equity, justice, unity and the development of Nigeria.
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The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has assured residents of Otan-Ile in Obokun Local Government Council Area that he will ensure that peace returns to the town permanently.
This is as he also promised that the Nigerian Police will work in the interest of the town and ensure that justice is served.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola made this known while confirming to DAILY POST the recent protest against molestation by Fulani herdsmen by residents of Otan-Ile town.
She revealed that the initial tension has been doused adding that the Divisional Police Officer, Ibokun has been to the palace of the traditional ruler and after a meeting with the concerned parties, peace has finally been achieved.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has demanded the immediate removal from office of Mr. Femi Akande as the Attorney General and Osun State Commissioner for Justice over his alleged role in the appointment of his wife, Mrs. Yeside Oyinkansola Akande, as his Personal Assistant.
Also, the party has described as funny the growing nepotistic attitude of the state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and his team as regards appointments into public offices in the state.
In a statement signed by Sunday Bisi, Chairman of Osun State Chapter of the PDP and obtained by DAILY POST, PDP warned of the dire consequences of turning Osun into a personalist dictatorship on public service, transparency and economic wellbeing of the state.
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The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has withdrawn senior police officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A statement by Idowu Owohunwa, principal staff officer to the IGP, said senior officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) are to be released from the EFCC.
It also stated that the officers are to report to the force headquarters on Wednesday by 10am.
According to the statement, “the decision is informed” by the current operational requirements of the force.
“The Inspector-General of Police has directed the withdrawal of all senior police officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and above attached to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).