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Abeokuta Road Collapse Sparks Outcry, Government Blames Waste Dumping

In a shocking incident, the newly inaugurated Car Wash–Moore Junction Road in Abeokuta was washed away in the first rain. The Ogun State Government cites refuse dumping as the primary cause Dapo Abiodun's Road Commission...

US in Active Counterterrorism Cooperation with Nigeria, Says Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed America’s active counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, including recent joint operations that eliminated ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki US in Active Counterterrorism Cooperation with Nigeria, Says Marco Rubio The United...

Sunday Igboho Blames Politicians for Oriire Abduction, Demands Forest Operation Approval

Youth leader Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged that the ongoing insecurity in parts of Oyo State is being influenced by political actors, claiming that some politicians are backing the kidnappers responsible...

ADC Chieftain Sparks Debate, Says Opposition Votes for Peter Obi May Aid Tinubu’s Re-election

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has stirred political controversy after claiming that any vote cast for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general...

Presidency Vows Safe Return of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers as Rescue Efforts Intensify

The Presidency says all efforts remain focused on securing the safe return of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, reaffirming President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity Tinubu Orders Intensified Rescue Efforts as Presidency Speaks...

“Step Down Now” — Baba-Ahmed Tells President Tinubu to Quit, Cites Worsening Security Crisis

A national leader of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing what he described as a worsening security situation...

Comedian DeeOne Wins Primary Election, Declares Bid for Lagos Lawmaker Seat Ahead of 2027

Popular Nigerian Big Brother Naija reality TV star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, has officially secured the BOOT Party ticket to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Ibeju Lekki Constituency 1. DeeOne...

Outrage as Kidnappers Seize Adebayo Adelabu’s Sister and 12-Year-Old Twins in Broad Daylight Attack

The Oyo State Police Command has commenced a full-scale rescue operation following the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power and prominent Oyo governorship aspirant, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, along with her...

Fresh Panic in Ogun as Another Suspected Gas Leak Sends Students, Teachers to Hospital

Fresh concerns over public safety have emerged in Ogun State after another suspected gas leak affected Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu-Ode on Wednesday, leaving scores of students and staff members hospitalised. The...
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Kobape Throne Tussle Deepens as Indigenes Reject Tolu Taylor’s Nomination for Olu Stool

Fresh controversy has erupted over the selection of a new Olu of Kobape in Ogun State as concerned indigenes reject the nomination of Chief Tolu Lambert Oyesiku Taylor and petition the Alake of Egbaland...