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…
Abeokuta North Local Government (ANLG) is set to commission several impactful projects across the Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These initiatives, executed by the Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo-led Administration, will be commissioned by the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON. The projects to be commissioned are a testament…
A diesel tanker explosion occurred on Sunday along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in the Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which happened around 1:05 pm, involved a string of crashes between the diesel-laden tanker, a mini commercial bus, and two trailers. According to the Lagos State…
The Nation is in mourning as former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has died at the age of 69. According to reports, Arase passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Arase’s career in law enforcement spanned several decades, during which he held various key positions,…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of child malnutrition in Nigeria. According to the organization, 420,000 children could die in 2025 if urgent action is not taken to address the issue. This alarming figure is part of the 3.5 million children currently battling severe acute malnutrition…
Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 8,692 cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence were reported in the State between August 2024 and July 2025. According to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under…
