The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has commended the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for exceeding its 2025 revenue target while maintaining strong collaboration with the Assembly to ensure a well-planned and orderly urban environment. The commendation came during the presentation of the 2026 budget proposals, led by…
Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriations, has applauded the Ministry of Housing for delivering significant affordable housing projects across the State in 2025, while urging the Ministry to exceed these achievements in the 2026 fiscal year. The commendation was made during the 2026 budget defence sessions, led by Hon….
In a decisive move to maintain peace and stability in Ijebu land, the Ogun State Government has vowed to conduct the selection of the new Awujale through a process marked by transparency, due diligence, and inclusivity. The commitment underscores the administration’s determination to safeguard one of the State’s most prestigious traditional institutions while ensuring the…
In a landmark move to empower educators and boost the quality of Primary Education, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved the career advancement of Graduate Primary School Teachers (Tutor Cadre) from Grade Level 16 to Grade Level 17. The decision is designed to address career stagnation, enhance motivation, and ensure that Teachers…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved a major career progression initiative for Graduate Primary School Teachers, aiming to eliminate career stagnation and boost educational delivery across the State. In an official statement signed by State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, the Governor authorized the advancement of Graduate Primary School Teachers (Tutor Cadre)…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola, who was the Officer in charge of the State Intelligence Department. Popoola reportedly collapsed on Tuesday morning during a management meeting at the command headquarters in Abakaliki. Eyewitnesses said the Senior Officer…
The Senate on Thursday approved the appointment of 64 ambassadorial nominees, comprising 34 career diplomats and 30 non-career envoys, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement and global visibility. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary, with lawmakers sitting as…
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced the Provost of Adonai Advanced Institute of Management, Mr. Samson Orijugo, to three years’ imprisonment for forging an academic document purportedly issued by Lagos State University (LASU). Justice Modupe Nico-Clay delivered the judgment on Wednesday after finding Orijugo guilty on a two-count charge of forgery….
Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations that it unlawfully remade the classic Yoruba film Ogbori Elemoso, insisting that its ongoing project is an original historical production rooted in independent research and duly authorised by the traditional authority of Ogbomosoland. The clarification comes amid a growing controversy sparked by veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Chief…
A fresh cultural debate has erupted in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) publicly rejected the title of a newly released Nollywood feature film, A Very Dirty Christmas, which premiered in cinemas Nationwide on December 16, 2025. CAN, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the movie’s title as “offensive,” “disrespectful,” and…
