The Defence Headquarters has announced that Military troops deployed across the Country rescued 318 kidnapped victims and arrested 74 suspects linked to terrorism, oil theft and other criminal activities in November. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, noting that intensified operations across…
Nigeria’s online curiosity in 2025 painted a vivid picture of a Nation balancing political awakening, cultural obsession and National reflection, as Google released its annual “Year in Search” report highlighting the most-queried names, events and trends across the Country. The data revealed that three names dominated National interest more than any others: former President Muhammadu…
By Adenike Olowe Political momentum is steadily building across Ogun Central Senatorial District as leaders, stakeholders and community voices intensify demands for a new wave of representation, one that prioritizes sincerity, empathy and true service in both the Senate (Red Chamber) and House of Representatives (Green Chamber). This renewed call gained stronger traction on Thursday,…
The Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has celebrated the retirement of Mr. Babatunde Adebola Owolabi with heartfelt commendations, describing his decades of service as exemplary and impactful to grassroots administration across Ogun State. The valedictory ceremony, held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Commission’s headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, drew top Government Officials…
Lagos is in mourning following the death of a Federal Fire Service officer, whose life was tragically cut short in a road accident along the Trade Fair-inward Abule-Ado service lane. Beyond the statistics, this incident highlights the human cost of reckless driving in the city. Preliminary findings show that a commercial motorcyclist, riding against traffic…
Governor Abiodun sets sights on economic transformation, major airports, dry ports, and education in “Budget of Sustainable Legacy” The Ogun State Government has unveiled a record-breaking ₦1.668 trillion budget for 2026, marking a 63 percent increase over the 2025 fiscal plan. Governor Dapo Abiodun, presenting the Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy”, emphasized that…
The United States Government has taken a firm stand against religious persecution in Nigeria, announcing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in violations of religious freedom. The policy, unveiled Wednesday, could also apply to immediate family members of those targeted, signaling a broader crackdown on perpetrators of violence. In a statement titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence…
As the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) intensifies preparations for its much-anticipated Council election, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP ‘Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD, has called for total peace and decorum among all stakeholders ahead of the poll. CP Ogunlowo made the appeal when the 2025 Credentials and Screening Committee…
Governor Dapo Abiodun presents record-breaking appropriation bill with major investments in infrastructure, education, health, housing and economic growth as Ogun targets ₦500 billion IGR Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, presented a historic ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, unveiling what he described as…
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru to appear before its House Committee on Ethics and Privileges over a trending video showing a heated altercation between her and her husband, Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, who announced the decision during plenary, said the viral video had…
