Nigeria is once again in Washington’s crosshairs. In a move stirring diplomatic anxiety and economic concern, United States President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), accusing the West African Nation of genocide against Christians and failure to halt religiously motivated killings. The announcement, made Friday, 31st October , 2025,…
Barely days after the Oyingbo building tragedy that claimed two lives, another structure has crumbled in Lagos, this time in Ajegunle, Apapa area, leaving one person dead and eight others injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday at about 28, Baale Alayabiagba Street, involved a three-storey building with a penthouse that was being manually demolished…
Ogun State witnessed a dark day on Tuesday as two separate road crashes claimed multiple lives, leaving families shattered and communities in grief. The first incident occurred at Alagbon, along the Owode-Atan Road, where a white Suzuki minibus rammed into a stationary Sinotruck laden with cement. The collision left four people dead including a teenager…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has applauded the Super Falcons for their unmatched winning mentality and charged them to sustain their dominance as they face the Amazons of Benin Republic in the WAFCON 2026 qualifier. Hosting the African champions at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Governor described the…
Cameroon’s long-time ruler, Paul Biya, has won a record eighth term in office, extending his 43-year reign after officially clinching 53.66 percent of the vote in the October 12 presidential election. The 92-year-old leader, already one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving Heads of State, will remain in power until 2032 — by which time…
Nigeria has regained international financial credibility as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially removed the Country from its Global “grey list,” a move signaling renewed confidence in Nigeria’s anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. The announcement came during the FATF October 2025 plenary in Paris, France, where South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso were also…
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 27-year-old woman, Ajirotutu Bosede, over allegations that she poured hot oil on a man, causing him severe burns. The incident reportedly occurred on October 3, 2025, at Matthew Street, Odo-Ado area of Ado-Ekiti, where Bosede allegedly attacked one Emmanuel Ogunleye, leaving him with serious…
By Olanrewaju Daud Martins The Chairman of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, Abeokuta, Ms. Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo, was treated to a warm reception as the train visited the Ogun Waterside Local Government Secretariat in Abigi yesterday, in continuation of the official tour of the Twenty {20} Local Governments of Ogun State, which started…
The bustling Essan community in Niger State has been thrown into mourning after a petrol tanker explosion turned a quiet Tuesday afternoon into a scene of horror — claiming 39 lives and leaving over 60 people battling for survival. The tragedy unfolded around 3:45 p.m. on October 21, 2025, along the Bida–Badegi–Agaie road in Katcha…
…. Commission Chairman and Permanent Secretary emphasize staff discipline, productivity, and oversight during visit. By Adegboyega Oniyide The Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, led by its Chairman, Ms. Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo, commenced a comprehensive tour of the State’s twenty Local Government Areas on Monday, 20th October, 2025, beginning with visits to Ijebu-Ode and Odogbolu….
