Femi Adewale, Author at Freedom Online

2027: PDP unveils Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo as Ogun deputy governorship candidate

Femi Adewale — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:06:16 +0000

Dr Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State, has pledged to restore hope to the people of the state. Sowunmi-Kolapo said this in Abeokuta on Monday, while being unveiled as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The deputy governorship candidate, in […]

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Life and times of Kola Oyewo (1946 – 2026)

Femi Adewale — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:13:13 +0000

*Nollywood veteran dies at 80 Nigeria’s Nollywood industry is mourning. One of the most recognised figures in Yoruba theatre and entertainment sector, Chief Kola Oyewo, is dead. He was 80. The octogenarian actor died on Friday. Another actor, Kunle Afod, confirmed Oyewo’s demise in an Instagram post. “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. His […]

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Oriire kidnapping: Oyo Govt warns opposition

Femi Adewale — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:08:29 +0000

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has warned politicians in the opposition to stop politicising the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Oyelade gave the warning in a statement he issued on Friday in Ibadan while reacting to claims that linked casualties in the Amotekun Corps to the […]

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Oshiomhole: I watch TV, see people criticise Tinubu freely and return home safely

Femi Adewale — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:50:06 +0000

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo North) has urged Nigerians to continue defending democratic governance, saying in spite of its imperfections, it remains superior to military rule. Oshiomhole stated this as a guest speaker at the Ondo State-organised event to commemorate the June 12 Democracy Day celebration on Friday, in Akure, Ondo State. The event had the […]

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258 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa

Femi Adewale — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:39:23 +0000

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received the first batch of Nigerian nationals evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to recent xenophobic attacks. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, said the evacuation of the 258 nationals demonstrated Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerians abroad. This […]

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Council Vice Chairman abducted

Femi Adewale — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:39:38 +0000

The Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Debo Farounbi, was on Tuesday night abducted by gunmen in Ora-Igbomina town. It was learnt that the gunmen invaded the community around 10 p.m., firing sporadically to scare residents. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen also abducted three other […]

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Ijebu North LG residents praise Daniel for installing modern solar-powered mini-grid at Atan General Hospital

Femi Adewale — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:26:31 +0000

People of Ijebu North East Local Government Area are elated. They are busy singing the praises of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba (Engr) Justus Olugbenga Daniel. Reason: The former governor of Ogun State (2003 – 2011) has installed a modern solar-powered mini-grid at Atan General Hospital to cater for the medical needs […]

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Police order suspension of rallies in Osun

Femi Adewale — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:04:13 +0000

‎The Police Command in Osun State has directed political parties to suspend their planned rallies in Oriade Local Government Area of the state to prevent a possible outbreak of violence. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Tuesday in Osogbo. Ojelabi advised political parties to […]

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Onigbinde, Ojudu, Farotimi, others form Omo Odùduwà Collective

Femi Adewale — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:20:30 +0000

Some notable Nigerians have formed the Omo Odùduwà Collective, a platform of Yoruba men and women drawn from academia, business, the professions, public service, culture, united by commitment to the future of Yorubaland and Nigeria. This is made known in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday in Lagos by the Convener, Prof. Akinyemi Onigbinde; Secretary, […]

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Invest Lagos Summit: Sanwo-Olu courts investors as Commonwealth gives support

Femi Adewale — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:34:22 +0000

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos is Africa’s foremost investment gateway, offering unparalleled opportunities for trade, innovation, infrastructure development and economic expansion across the continent. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the opening of the third edition of Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 where government officials, investors, development partners and business leaders gathered to explore opportunities across strategic sectors of […]

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Iyabo Obasanjo quits APC, accuses leadership of maltreatment, insincerity

Femi Adewale — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:52:59 +0000

Former governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun State, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the party, citing maltreatment by the party leadership towards her. Obasanjo in her resignation letter dated May 31, 2026 addressed to the Chairman of the party in Ogun State, expressed her displeasure over how she’s been […]

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Two kidnappers shot dead, as policemen rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons

Femi Adewale — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:50:17 +0000

Two kidnappers were on Saturday shot dead as policemen rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of the immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons – Peter and Paul. Freedom Online learned that heavily-armed operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) stormed the kidnappers’ hideout and engaged them in a […]

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Makinde urges patience over Oriire abductions, signs executive order restricting Okada operations

Femi Adewale — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:14:51 +0000

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured families and residents of Oriire Council Area that the government and security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils. Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, while hosting a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, […]

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Son arrested for allegedly beating father to death

Femi Adewale — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:52:19 +0000

The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly killing his biological father, Adone Peter. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Akure. Jimoh disclosed that the tragic incident occurred in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area of the state. […]

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Terrorists attack Immigration Office, two officers injured, rifle snatched

Femi Adewale — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:21:53 +0000

The Police Command in Oyo State has launched a full investigation into an attack by terrorists on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Passport Office in Ogbomoso on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement signed by DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in Ibadan on Wednesday. Ayanlade noted that the incident […]

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