A potentially disastrous situation has unfolded on the Ori-Omi/Sokori road, Abeokuta in Ogun State, where a petrol-laden tanker overturned and spilled its contents onto the road tonight, Saturday, August 23, 2025. The incident has prompted an immediate response from emergency services, with TRACE, Fire Service, and Police personnel rushing to the scene. As a precautionary…
A devastating accident occurred on Friday along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State, claiming six lives and leaving 19 others injured. The incident happened at Osuponri Village near the ICT Polytechnic, Itori, when a Toyota bus with registration number KJA 851 YH somersaulted due to a tyre burst. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with…
A Civil Society Group, United Action for Democracy (UAD), has petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Education to intervene in the alleged N2 Billion financial scandal rocking the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The Group is calling for the immediate suspension of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, pending the outcome of…
The Ogun State Government has announced that the free entry initiative at the newly renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex will come to an end on Saturday, August 23, 2025, due to safety concerns over overcrowding. Thousands of visitors have flocked to the site since its reopening, exceeding expectations and posing risks to public safety. The…
Jennifer Edema Elohor, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Anambra State, has bravely spoken out about the horrific assault she and her fellow corps members endured at the hands of a State-backed vigilante group. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from fellow corps members and residents in the Area. According…
The Police Command in Rivers has arrested Kingsley Chinamezu, 23-year-old for the brutal murder of Miss Confidence Sunny, 44-year-old in Etche Local Government Area of the State. The Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She said Chinamezu, also known as Power Sharp, allegedly…
Oba Rashidi Ladoja is poised to be crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Sources close to the royal family confirmed that Governor Seyi Makinde has given his approval for Ladoja’s enthronement. The coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, a venue steeped in…
The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), has indefinitely banned final-year students from participating in examination orchestration “signing off” ceremonies on campus. This decision, announced in a Press Release signed by Registrar Dr. Chinenye Okeke on Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 takes immediate effect. According to the University Management, the ban is in response to…
Women from the Ilaje Community in Lagos State have vowed to stage a nude protest over the alleged demolition of their ancestral homes, which they claim is being masterminded by some traditional rulers. The protesters, under the aegis of Egbe Omo Ilaje, stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday August…
The Ogun State Government has announced August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the Annual Isese Day celebration. This decision reflects Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to promoting religious inclusivity and recognizing the vital role Yoruba heritage plays in the State’s identity. In a statement signed by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information…
