Armed Soldiers Invade Newspaper Centres In Osun

Armed soldiers on Friday invaded Newspapers’ distribution centres in Osun State for a-yet-to be ascertained alleged implicating report.

The soldiers who stormed the centre as early as 6am in a truck approached the newspaper distributors and sales agents looking for the incriminating reports in some newspapers.

But the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State chapter in a swift reaction condemned the act saying the action was akin to the dark days of the military era in the country when press was subjected to humiliation.

Deji Elumoye, the chairman of the union said, NUJ noted the development with concerns saying similar actions by the soldiers were reported in some states.

Tragedy averted as Police uncover bomb in Osun state

Tragedy was averted  on Tuesday as a security guard attached to a branch of First Bank Plc in Osogbo uncovered an explosive substance wrapped in a bag in the banking hall.

The First Bank officials and customers were quickly evacuated from the bank as a senior official announced that a bomb had been found where it was planted.

Officials of the Police Anti-Bomb Squad deployed in the bank defused the bomb and cordoned off the Station Road,  where the bank is located. This led to confusion in the area as many shop owners hurriedly closed while some left their wares and ran for safety.