A devastating road accident occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Sowo Village along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, claiming the lives of four people, including schoolchildren. The crash happened around 3 pm when a vehicle rammed into the pupils while they were walking by the roadside. According to eyewitnesses, the incident triggered outrage…
In a significant development, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has been appointed as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who stepped down due to health issues. A Profile of the New APC Chairman Prof. Yilwatda, born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, is a technocrat and…
In a highly anticipated semifinal match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the Nigerian Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their South African counterparts, Banyana Banyana. The win propels Nigeria to the final of the tournament, where they will vie for a record-extending championship title. The match was a closely…
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards revitalizing Nigeria’s Public Education and Health Sectors by passing a bill that seeks to prohibit Public and Civil Servants, including their immediate families, from patronizing Private Schools and Healthcare Facilities. The Private Institutions and Health Care Service Providers (Prohibition) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Amobi…
The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has explained why the Organised Labour embarked on an indefinite strike action, citing the State’s outstanding debt of about N82 billion in Contributory Pension Arrears. According to the NLC State Chairman, Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco, the strike was necessitated by the Government’s failure to remit the…
In a poignant display of determination, a group of retired Police offyicers braved the rain on Monday to stage a protest at the National Assembly gate in Abuja. The protesters, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, demanded their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme, which they described as exploitative and unjust. The demonstrators, holding placards and chanting…
A heartbreaking incident has occurred at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Prayer City auditorium in Ogun State, where a 41-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The woman, identified as Benita Lurk Ikuenobe, was discovered unconscious on the auditorium floor with an empty bottle of suspected toxic substance beside her. The…
The Nigerian Medical Association’s 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government is set to expire on July 23, and the Association has warned that it will embark on a Nationwide strike if its demands are not met. The dispute centers around a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, which revised allowances for…
In a daring operation, the Ogun State Police Command has neutralized two notorious kidnappers and rescued three victims in the Owode-Egba Area of the State. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens. According to eyewitnesses, the kidnappers had stormed the Ajebo community on…
