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Abducted Teachers Plead for Freedom in Disturbing Kidnappers’ Video

Fresh fears have emerged over the safety of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State after their kidnappers released a new video showing some of the victims desperately pleading for help and immediate intervention. In the emotional footage, two female teachers appeared visibly distressed as they appealed to authorities, community leaders, and concerned Nigerians to…

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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 204 in Nigeria as Fatality Rate Surpasses 2025 Record

Nigeria’s battle against Lassa fever has intensified, with the death toll rising to 204 in 2026 as Health Authorities warn of a worsening outbreak driven by delayed treatment, poor health-seeking behaviour, and increasing infections among healthcare workers. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in its latest Epidemiological Week 19 report, disclosed that…

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Bandits Execute Councilor, Planning Director Amid Allegations of Ties to Terrorists

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the killing of two Senior Local Government officials in Zamfara State, as armed bandits reportedly murdered them over allegations that they were facilitating payments to the Lakurawa terrorist group. The victims, identified as Habibu Jangebe, the councilor representing Jangebe Ward, and Alhaji Jamilu Sani, Director of Planning for Talata-Mafara Local…

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“I Thought He Had Quit Kidnapping” -Father of Arrested Seriki Fulani in Ijebu-Ode Breaks Silence

The father of Abdulazeez Oladimeji, popularly known as the Seriki Fulani of Ijebu-Ode, has spoken out following his son’s arrest by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command over alleged involvement in kidnapping activities. Speaking after the arrest, the elderly man admitted that he had previously known about his son’s involvement in kidnapping but believed…

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Culture, Colours, Heritage Dazzle at 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival as Abiodun Celebrates Unity

Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual cultural celebration came alive with spectacular horse-riding processions, richly embroidered attires, rhythmic…

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ODOGBOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN, HON. DR. BABATUNDE OYETOLA DIYA, CELEBRATES GOV. DAPO ABIODUN @ 66, HAILS THREE YEARS OF REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT, PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP

The Executive Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Hon. Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, has joined eminent personalities, political leaders, and the good people of Ogun State in celebrating the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 66th Birthday Anniversary. Hon. Dr. Diya described Governor Dapo Abiodun as…

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ODOGBOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN, DR OYETOLA DIYA, CELEBRATES OGUN STATE GOVERNOR, PRINCE DAPO ABIODUN, @ 66 .

The Executive Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Hon. (Dr.) Babatunde Oyetola Diya, on behalf of the Government, political functionaries, management, staff, and the good people of Odogbolu Local Government, heartily celebrates the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 66th Birthday Anniversary. Hon. Dr. Diya described…

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Tinubu Celebrates Abiodun at 66, Praises Governance Milestones

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on his 66th birthday, commending his administration’s people-centred approach to governance and remarkable developmental strides across the state. In a statement issued on Thursday, President Tinubu described Governor Abiodun, who also serves as Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, as a committed leader…

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