Gov. Abiodun Wins National Award for Ogun’s Digital Transformation
Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026. The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration, improve…
Former Ogun NURTW Boss Iyeru Reportedly Dies
Former Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin, popularly known as Iyeru, has reportedly died. The report of his death began circulating on Saturday, September 12, 2026, throwing members of the transport community and his associates into uncertainty. However, the reported death had not…
INEC Releases Final List of 18 Presidential Candidates for 2027 Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of Presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, was released on Saturday in Abuja and contains the names of Presidential candidates sponsored by 18 political parties. According to…
Mother Allegedly Abuses Daughters for Online Videos, Blames Devil After Arrest
A mother in Anambra State has reportedly been arrested following allegations that she sexually abused her underage daughters and recorded the acts for distribution to an online audience. The disturbing allegations sparked outrage after videos purportedly involving the woman and her children surfaced online, prompting calls for law-enforcement authorities to investigate and protect the children….
Nigerian Army Probes Captain Over Alleged Abuse, Pregnancy of Wife’s 13-Year-Old Sister
The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, who is currently serving at the Headquarters of 3 Division, Jos. The allegation concerns a 13-year-old girl who is reportedly deaf and non-speaking and who was allegedly living under the care of Captain Essien’s family in…
Nigeria High Commission to Refund £50 to UK Passport Applicants Charged £70
The Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom has announced that it will refund £50 to passport applicants who were charged a £70 administrative fee during the ongoing passport intervention exercise. The refund effectively reduces the administrative charge paid by affected applicants to £20. The High Commission announced the decision in a notice published on…
FIFA Breaks Silence on 2030 World Cup Final Venue Amid Morocco-Spain Row
FIFA has clarified that no final decision has been made on the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, despite claims that Morocco has already secured the right to host the tournament’s prestigious final match. The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the three countries already…
Daniel Etim Effiong Defends Kissing Scenes, Asks Critics: ‘Would You Question a Gynaecologist?’
Nollywood Actor Daniel Etim Effiong has responded to criticism over his kissing scenes in movies, questioning whether people who condemn such scenes would ask a gynaecologist similar questions about examining female patients as part of his profession. The Actor made his position known in a video while addressing the debate surrounding actors who engage in…
Gateway Air Ready to Airlift Hajj Pilgrims — Gov. Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly…
Ponzi Scheme: Nigerians Count Losses as PXES Platform Stops Payments
Nigerians who invested money in an online platform known as PXES are reportedly counting their losses after the platform stopped paying participants and became inaccessible. The development has left investors who reportedly committed between tens of thousands and millions of Naira uncertain about the whereabouts of their funds and the operators of the platform. Global…
