In a renewed call for community-driven security, the Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, has assured residents that his office remains open to receive complaints, reports, and intelligence on criminal activities across the state. Speaking during an appearance on an online TV current affairs programme in Osogbo on Monday, Omoyele emphasized the critical role of public cooperation in tackling insecurity. He encouraged citizens to come forward with useful information about criminal elements operating within their communities, assuring that all identities would be treated with strict confidentiality. The commander acknowledged the challenges faced by the corps last year but noted that these obstacles have strengthened the agency’s operational capacity and deepened its experience in handling security threats. According to him, the Amotekun Corps has evolved through adversity and is now better equipped to respond effectively to crime. ...
CBN Onwuasoanya Ezendigbo has raised concerns over emerging policies requiring residents in some state-owned housing estates to obtain approval and pay permit fees before installing solar power systems.
In a country often regarded as a potential model for Africa, such developments are drawing attention to the widening gap between public infrastructure and citizens’ daily realities.
Across Nigeria, electricity supply remains inconsistent, compelling millions of households and businesses to seek alternative sources of power at significant personal expense.
“It is disastrous to collect money from citizens because they install solar in their homes,” he said.
Ezendigbo questioned the rationale behind taxing alternative energy solutions when the government has struggled to provide stable electricity.
“You didn’t provide solar. There is no lasting solution to regulate electricity, yet you want to charge people for finding their own way out. Meanwhile, solar itself is already commercial.”
He further argued that access to basic amenities such as electricity should not be turned into an additional financial burden for citizens already grappling with economic hardship.
“These are essential services the government should provide. Charging people for installing solar is nothing short of a crime against humanity,” he added.
Speaking on his political journey, Ezendigbo warned that Nigeria’s evolving political climate could suppress dissenting voices.
He noted that the growing dominance of what he described as a “one-party system” continues to frustrate alternative political participation and reform efforts.
When asked about his political ambition, particularly whether he has formally declared his intention to run for the presidency, Ezendigbo said he is still consulting widely and building strategic support across the country.
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