The Ogun State Police Command has issued a stern warning against cult groups planning to mark the “777” Anniversary across the State. In a bid to prevent violence and disruptions to public peace, the Police have reinforced security operations across all Divisions and Area Commands. “We will not tolerate any attempts to stage unlawful gatherings,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever deaths, with 145 lives lost as of Epidemiological Week 25. The case fatality rate (CFR) has risen to 18.6%, up from 17.6% reported during the same period in 2024. According to the NCDC’s latest report, 781 confirmed cases…
A massive healthcare fraud crackdown in the United States has resulted in charges against 324 defendants, including a 67-year-old Nigerian National, Olatunbosun Osukoya, for their alleged involvement in schemes totaling over $14.6 billion in intended losses. According to the US Department of Justice, Osukoya, owner of Ayo Biometrics LLC, also known as Cambridge Diagnostics, submitted…
In a significant step towards promoting women’s empowerment and sustainable energy, 50 women from Edo State have graduated from a four-day training programme in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) automobile conversion. The training, organized by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in partnership with the Edo State Government and the Lady Mechanic Initiative, aims…
A devastating car accident on the A-52 motorway in Zamora, Spain, has claimed the lives of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. The incident occurred on July 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m. local time. The brothers were traveling in a Lamborghini Huracán when the accident happened. According to preliminary investigations by…
The Nigerian Football Community is mourning the loss of Legendary Goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 61. Rufai, a stalwart of the Super Eagles, left an indelible mark on Nigerian football with his exceptional Goalkeeping skills and charismatic leadership. Born on August 24, 1963, Rufai’s love for…
The Football World is mourning the loss of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Nigerian players have taken to social media to express their sadness at the “unimaginable” loss of the celebrated Portuguese soccer star. Jota, 28, and his brother Andre were involved in…
Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, has commended the Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, for his judicious spending of Local Government funds. The Governor’s commendation was conveyed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiu Hamzat, during the commissioning of…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Nigeria’s 36 State Governors a 7-day ultimatum to disclose how they have spent public funds allocated as “security votes” since May 29, 2023. SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, signed the Freedom of Information (FoI) letter dated June 28, warning that failure to respond within the specified…
The Christian Youth Circle Interdenominational (CYC) marked a significant milestone – its 35th Anniversary – with a Grand Ceremony at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Ago Oba, Abeokuta, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Oba Dr. Adeniyi Olayinka Emulu, the Royal Father of the Day, and Amb. Chief Lanre…
