President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to arrive today in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, where he will attend the eighth-day prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The Awujale of Ijebu, a revered traditional ruler, passed away on Sunday July 13 at the age of 91 and was buried the following day. His burial, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites, took place quietly in Ijebu-Ode, marking the end of a remarkable era of leadership. The Oba, who ruled for an unprecedented 65 years, was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers and a major voice in national affairs.…
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The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in line with a court decision, despite an appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the ruling. In an interview while in her constituency for a training programme yesterday, Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed she had written to the Senate to formally announce her intention to return. “I have two more months before the six months suspension expire. However, I have written to the Senate again telling them that I’m resuming on the 22nd, which is on Tuesday, by the special grace of God. “I…
Rapper, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has counter sued the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for declaring him wanted over alleged rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. Okoye, in a suit filed on July 9, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, is seeking N3bn in damages; N1bn general and N2bn punitive. He also wants a perpetual injunction stopping the agency from acting on its June 27 “Wanted” notice. NAPTIP had declared him wanted after he failed to honour the agency’s invitation, bodering on the claims he made in a video posted on his Instagram page…
Super Eagles star, Paul Onuachu has suffered an ankle injury during a pre-season friendly that could sideline the Nigerian striker for up to four weeks, dealing Trabzonspor a significant early-season blow. The 31-year-old striker, who only recently completed his permanent move from Southampton, sustained the injury in a warm-up match against Azerbaijani side Araz Nakhchivan. According to a statement released by Trabzonspor’s medical team via AbcGazetesi, tests revealed “intense swelling” in his left ankle along with partial ligament damage. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Beşir, head of the club’s health board, confirmed the development, stating, “Due to the impact, intense oedema…
The Ogun State command of the Nigerian Police Force killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel in the Owode-Egba area of the state. This comes as three victims who were abducted from the Ajebo community on July 16 were rescued unhurt from a forest in the area. In a statement made available to the media on Saturday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, revealed that the kidnappers had stormed the community and whisked away three residents earlier in the week. According to Odutola, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, promptly deployed the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit to comb…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared a total sum of N1.818 trillion to the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGs) in the month of June. This is contained in a communiqué from FAAC and made available by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The revenue was shared at the July 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja on Friday night. According to the communiqué, the N1.818 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N1.018 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N631.507 billion and…
The Police authorities in Kaduna State have issued a security advisory against a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received credible intelligence suggesting that the rally, though intended as a show of support, may be infiltrated by criminal elements aiming to incite violence and disrupt public order. The police emphasised that all forms of political rallies and public political gatherings remain suspended in the state, pending the official commencement of…
A former Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations and Chairman of the Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, a group of elder statesmen seeking a review of the 1999 constitution, has called on Nigeria to adopt a full-scale restructuring of the country now or risk disintegration in future. He also called for adoption of State Police, saying over 614,937 persons have lost their lives due to insecurity in the last two years Presenting a communique after a three-day seminar organized by the Patriots, Anyaoku said, “The Patriots are very concerned about the state of affairs in our pluralistic country, Nigeria. Experience…
OPINION OGUN 2027: ADEOLA, THE SUSTAINABLE EDGE By: Olanrewaju Fatunmbi Prospective aspirants, who have their eyes on the Ogun State Government House, Oke-mosan, Abeokuta, have intensified subtle scheming for the governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the release of guidelines for campaign of activities by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Some few names have surfaced in the media but the real intent and seriousness of those individuals still remains in the realm of speculation. The only one whose preparedness for the onerous task of leading the state is not in doubt is Senator Solomon…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep concern over the current state of the nation, describing Nigeria as being in a state of “bondage”. He believed that true recovery is only possible with a leader who prioritizes national interests over sectional agendas. Obasanjo made the remarks during a courtesy visit from the southern leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The visiting delegation included former Ogun State gubernatorial candidate, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, Prince Nweze Onu, NNPP National Deputy Chairman (South), among others. In his address, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Nigerians to rise and actively…