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Abiodun Mourns Death Of Mama Lucia Onabanjo At 101
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed condolences to the family of former governor of the state, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, following the death of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo. Mama Onabanjo died at the age of 101, marking the end of what the governor described as a “glorious era.” In a statement […]
Katsina Faces Backlash Over Planned Release Of Bandit Suspects
The Katsina State Government’s plan to release 70 individuals facing trial for alleged banditry has sparked widespread criticism nationwide. An official letter dated January 2, marked “SECRET,” reportedly requested the intervention of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) to facilitate the suspects’ release. The document was said to be addressed to the state’s […]
Badagry Declares Seven-Day Mourning For Late Akran
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr. Babatunde Hunpe, has declared a seven-day mourning period following the death of the Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi I. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement by Hunpe’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kriko Augustine, with the approval of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “With […]
Jigawa Police Arrest 10 Suspects In Multi-Crime Operations
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in coordinated operations targeting armed robbery, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities across the state. Police spokesperson Shi’isu Adam said the simultaneous operations led to the capture of one wanted armed robbery suspect and nine others involved in various crimes. Authorities also seized 7,028 illicit drugs, […]
Police Arrest Three Over Human Trafficking, Visa Scam In Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three foreign nationals, including a Togolese man, over alleged involvement in human trafficking and visa fraud in Akure, the state capital. The suspects were identified as John Apiah, 30, a Togolese national, alongside two females, Blessings Assiah, 22, and Laro Larisa, 21. They were arrested in […]
95 Royals Seek Awujale Of Ijebuland Throne
No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in the Awujale of Ijebuland stool. The Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Lateef Owoyemi, disclosed this at the start of the nomination meeting held on Monday at Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. Owoyemi is also known as […]
Edo Postpones School Resumption Amid Ekpoma Security Crisis
The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice, citing the need to address urgent concerns affecting pupils’ welfare. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday, assuring that a new resumption date would […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Armed Forces’ Welfare
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families to enable them effectively carry out their constitutional duty of safeguarding the nation. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), stated this on Sunday at an interdenominational church service in Abuja, held as part […]
NYSC Plans Reforms To Tackle Emerging National Challenges
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has signalled its readiness to undergo reforms aimed at addressing emerging challenges and strengthening its contribution to national development. The Director-General of the scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this known on Monday at the opening of the 2026 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Jos, Plateau State. Nafiu said […]
