The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a sweeping reorganization of its management structure, barely 10 days after a train derailment on the Kaduna-Abuja route injured 20 people. NRC’s Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the changes in an internal memo, stressing that the shake-up was part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening efficiency, accountability,…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion of Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and his redeployment to Delta State as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering security in the region, leveraging Adejobi’s extensive experience in Public Communication, Operational Management, and Community Policing….
Residents of Abeokuta were thrown into confusion on Thursday night, 4th of September,2025, when Mr. Adelanwa Michael Matemilola , a business man lost his life in a clash linked to allegations against his daughter, Bamgboye Iyabode Oluwatosin’s lifestyle. According to neighbours, trouble started when accusations surfaced about the daughter’s “bisexual behaviour,” which the community strongly opposed….
The Gateway International Airport, Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, has recorded another historic milestone as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) granted it Nigeria’s first-ever Aerodrome Operational Permit (AOP). This makes the facility the first airport in the nation to attain this certification under the NCAA’s enhanced regulatory framework. In a further boost to its operational readiness,…
The Nigeria Police Force has welcomed a new face in its Public Relations Department. Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to a statement by DCP Adejobi, CSP Hundeyin is a…
The Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State witnessed a momentous occasion on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as the Executive Chairman, Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, commissioned 17 transformative projects across the Local Government Area. Representing the Governor of Ogun State , His Excellency, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, was the Commissioner for Local Government and…
The Federal Government (FG) has announced a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Government called on all Nigerians to join in celebrating the occasion. According to the Minister, the holiday…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Nigeria’s Diplomatic Missions abroad are grappling with severe financial difficulties. Budgetary shortfalls and foreign exchange volatility have left the ministry unable to pay locally recruited staff, service providers, and landlords, or meet allowances for home-based officers. The financial strain has resulted in unpaid salaries for locally recruited…
Veteran Yoruba Actress Peju Ogunmola is mourning the loss of her only child, Ayomikun, also known as Shina. The young man passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, while his mother was on a movie set. According to reports, Ayomikun had recently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, a milestone that brought immense…
The UK Government has launched a crackdown on International Students overstaying their visas, warning tens of thousands of students to leave the Country or face removal. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Home Office is proactively contacting students via text and email to issue formal warnings about the consequences of overstaying. The campaign targets students who…
