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The Ogun State House of Assembly has reaffirmed the legitimacy of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), the Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), and the Road Transport Motorcycle Operators (ROMO) as the only authorised motorcycle revenue agents in the state. The position was contained in a…

Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, were noticeably absent on Monday as Governor Seyi Makinde formally inaugurated activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. The ceremony, held at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan, attracted family members of former governors, traditional…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the conclusion of investigations into alleged misconduct by some military officers, including claims of a plot to overthrow the Federal Government, and says those indicted will soon be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. Security and military sources familiar with the matter disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has expressed…

The Council of Otunbas in Ijebuland has declared that no law in Ogun State disqualifies holders of the Otunba title from ascending the Awujale of Ijebuland stool. The council was responding to claims that individuals bearing the Otunba title are ineligible for the revered throne. It maintained that historical precedents show that Otunba titleholders have,…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N699 to N799 per litre. Following the adjustment, petrol will now sell for N839 per litre at MRS filling stations nationwide. In a statement issued on Monday evening, the refinery explained that the price increase followed the conclusion of the…

Residents of Ijebu-Ode on Monday staged a peaceful protest in support of the Ogun State Government’s suspension of the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland, calling for strict adherence to due process and severe sanctions for anyone involved in bribery. The protesters, under the banners of Ijebu Sons and Daughters and Ijebu-Ode Progressive…

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned his appointment as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the Kano State Executive Council in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Monday. In the…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that investigations into alleged misconduct by some senior military officers uncovered claims of a plot to overthrow the government, with those indicted set to face military trial. The DHQ had in October 2025 announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to clearing long-outstanding entitlements owed to public servants affected by the 2004–2007 public service reforms, assuring that nearly all verified beneficiaries have been paid, with full settlement expected before December 2026. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, gave the assurance on Monday…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have extended the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks following low application numbers from some states, including Lagos. The extension comes in response to disparities in applications across the states, despite strong nationwide interest in the exercise. President Bola Tinubu had,…

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ continued failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order. The directive was issued on Monday during an on-the-spot assessment of the market by the governor, accompanied by top government…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. Chevron Nigeria Limited operates the asset under the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, with the Awodi-07 well drilled as part of ongoing efforts to…

The Anambra State government’s recent ban on the Monday sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has elicited tension in the state. The unease is not unconnected to some residents’ sympathy for the proscribed group’s “civil disobedience”, coupled with IPOB’s pushback against the government’s directive. The state government, following an executive retreat held…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday titled “President Tinubu to Undertake State Visit to Türkiye.” According…

….Don’t impose Onabanjo on us A pan-Ijebu socio-political group, Ijebu Parapo has warned the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Olusola Sanwo-Olu to desist from interfering in the selection process leading to the emergence of the new Paramount rule and Awujale of Ijebuland. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ijebu-Ode and signed by the Chairman,…

The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State has issued a stern warning to members of the public over what it described as disrespectful forms of address directed at the traditional ruler, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II. In a statement released on Friday, the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Prince Adefemi…

By Kunle Akinsanya The Awujale stool is not just another traditional title. It is the spiritual, cultural, and historical soul of Ijebuland. Any process leading to its occupation must therefore rise far above suspicion, inducement, and transactional politics. Sadly, the ongoing controversies surrounding the Awujale selection process raise grave questions that cannot be ignored. A…

The Ogun State Chapter of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, for the completion and commsisioning of Aiyepe Road in Sagamu local government area of Ogun state. In a statement released today, the State chairman of the union, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (a.k.a Danku), congratulated the…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held separate meetings with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The two governors arrived at the State House at different times, with Governor Mutfwang arriving at about 3:00 p.m., while Governor Makinde arrived around 3:30 p.m., our correspondent observed. The…

Commissions Sagamu–Aiyepe Road Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of key road projects in Sagamu Local Government Area, including the Sagamu–Ode Road, Fadebo Street, Ajaka Road and the Likosi–Ogijo Road, reiterating his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development as a catalyst for socio-economic growth. The governor made this known on Thursday during…

The mother of 12-year-old Anu, who is at the centre of an ongoing paternity dispute involving Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has accused the Adeleke family of intimidation, manipulation and abuse of power. In a strongly worded statement released late Wednesday, she also denied claims that additional DNA tests were conducted in…

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the case instituted by the Lagos State Government against Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.) over the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief M.K.O. Abiola. Alhaja Abiola was assassinated in Lagos on June 4, 1996, at the height of…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has dismissed reports alleging a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes over the ongoing process of selecting a new Awujale of Ijebu, describing such claims as false, misleading and deliberately concocted. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode…

The Ogun State chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for what it described as sustained efforts to create an enabling environment for teachers and strengthen the state’s education sector. The union specifically lauded the governor’s commitment to educational development, citing the recent appointment of two Principal-Generals…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday commissioned the Laderin–Prof. Wole Soyinka Train Station Road in Abeokuta, announcing plans to inaugurate 20 additional roads across the state as part of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the governor disclosed that construction work was progressing steadily on the Sagamu Interchange–Papalanto–Opele…

The Ogun State Government has slammed a Labour Party chieftain, Mr. Arabambi Abayomi, over what it described as blatant blackmail and calculated falsehood, following his claim that the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun is selling off government-owned housing assets, including the Ibara Government Reserved Area (GRA). The government dismissed the allegation as reckless defamation, branding…

The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a medical doctor has been remanded in prison for allegedly issuing a fake medical report to help a popular blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, evade police arrest. The government also disclosed that the Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against the blogger, who…

The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count cyberbullying charge against activist Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as Just Adetoun, accusing her of publishing false information online and cyberbullying Governor Dapo Abiodun. The charges, which are pending before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court, stem from allegations that Onajobi used social media and…

The Ogun State Government has sealed a church along Ima Road, Abiola Way, Abeokuta, and a popular nightlife spot in Ota over alleged noise pollution. The action followed an enforcement exercise carried out by a task force of the Ministry of Environment, led by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Tolu Poviwhede. Speaking…

Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol have arrested a man after recovering items suspected to be parts of a human corpse from a commercial vehicle along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday. According to the statement,…

Preparations are in top gear for the wedding ceremony of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, scheduled to hold on the same day in Abuja. An invitation card for the ceremony, which has been circulating widely on social media, was sighted by our correspondent on Saturday. According to the invitation,…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo,” 12 years after his alleged involvement in the killing of three NDLEA officers. Jimoh was arrested on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Owode town, Ogun State, following intelligence-led operations by tactical teams of the…

The Lagos State Government has ordered a postmortem examination following the death of nine-month-old identical twins, Testimony and Timothy Alozie, who reportedly died about 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary healthcare centre in the state. The case drew widespread attention after the twins’ father, Samuel Alozie, popularly known on TikTok as Promise…

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Port Harcourt on Friday issued an interim injunction stopping moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The court restrained the Speaker of the House, Mr. Martin Amaewhule, the…

Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan, with the chairmanship set to rotate among the state’s three foremost traditional rulers. The inauguration, held at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan, saw the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja (Arusa I), emerge as the…

The Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Alhaja Rukayat Olajumoke Sokoya, as she marks her birthday. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Otunba Sokoya described his wife as a pillar of support, a source of strength…

The Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has congratulated the Deputy Chairman of the union, Comrade Kazeem Lawal, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Otunba Sokoya described Comrade Lawal as a dedicated, disciplined and selfless union leader whose contributions to…

Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, on Tuesday, pushed for accelerated reconstruction work on Shagamu-Benin-Asaba Highway. The minister, who expressed satisfaction on the quality of construction work done between Shagamu- Iperu Junction in Ogun State, during an inspection tour, said the plan is to get a good stretch of the dual carriageway from Shagamu Interchange…

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, is dead. Her passing was announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by her family and shared on the Instagram page of fellow gospel artiste, Alayo Melody. Alayo Melody also shared a short video clip showing the late singer receiving medical…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has commenced a statewide electronic registration and re-registration exercise aimed at expanding its membership base, strengthening internal cohesion, and enhancing its organisational readiness ahead of future political engagements. The exercise was formally flagged off on Tuesday by Governor Dapo Abiodun, who described the initiative as a strategic…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N161.97 billion to 864,798 students across the country since the launch of its student loan portal, in a major push to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, who died at the age of 101. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Governor Abiodun described the demise of…

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebuland has faulted a protest letter written by popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1, to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, over his alleged exclusion from the ongoing selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Ayinde, in a letter dated January 8, 2026, written on…

Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, has written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, alleging his exclusion from the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Ayinde alleged that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, next in line to produce the Awujale, has taken steps…

A massive fire broke out on Sunday morning at the Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State, spreading from an industrial facility to adjoining residential areas. Eyewitness videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky as raging flames engulfed factory buildings within the industrial park. Emergency responders…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, as a strategic thinker whose communication expertise has helped shape effective governance in the state. In a birthday message celebrating the seasoned media strategist, the governor said Akinmade’s role in articulating government policies and programmes has strengthened…

The Bailiwick of Jersey has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government of Nigeria to return more than $9.5 million identified as proceeds of corruption, with the repatriated funds earmarked to support a major infrastructure project. His Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple KC, signed the MoU in December 2025, paving the…

Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption and abuse of office against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. The petition, submitted through Dangote’s legal team, was filed at the EFCC headquarters…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended warm felicitations to the Deputy Governor of the state, Her Excellency Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, as she celebrates her 60th birthday. In a statement released by the State Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, the ruling party described the Deputy Governor’s six decades of life, experience…

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has announced Monday, January 12, 2026, as the official date for the nomination of a candidate to fill the vacant Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland stool.The nomination exercise is scheduled to hold at Bisrod Hall, GRA, Ijebu-Ode, by 12:00 noon. The announcement follows a directive from the Ijebu-Ode Local Government,…

The Airport Police Command, Lagos, has arrested a 20-year-old man, Essien Emmanuel Akpama, over his alleged involvement in a large-scale celebrity romance fraud that reportedly defrauded multiple victims in the United States of over ₦1 billion (more than $1 million). The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations…

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding agricultural land across the state, vowing to prevent encroachment and ensure farmlands are preserved strictly for food production and agricultural development. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Bolu Owootomo, made this known in a telephone interview, stressing that the protection of farmlands…

Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun, has condemned the gruesome killing of at least 42 people and the abduction of several others by terrorists in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, describing the attack as callous, senseless, and a crime against humanity. In a…

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that he was allegedly listed for elimination by the United States as a Boko Haram figure on the same day a U.S. airstrike was carried out in Nigeria. Gumi made the allegation while addressing his congregation in a video that has since gone viral on social media.…

Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have killed three suspected bandits and arrested an alleged logistics supplier during fighting patrols and ambush operations in parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The operations, conducted on January 3, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the movement of bandits…

The Janaza (funeral) prayer for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, close friends of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, has been scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, in London. The remains of Ghami and Ayodele were recently repatriated to the United Kingdom following the fatal road crash that occurred in Nigeria late…

Adedamola Joshua, an uncle of former world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, speaks on the fatal accident that claimed the lives of two of the boxer’s friends, the trauma the family is going through, and broader concerns about emergency response in Nigeria. How did you get to know about the accident involving former world boxing champion,…

The Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has congratulated the Assistant Welfare Director of the association, Mr. Idowu Olamide (Danku Ijoko), on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message personally issued by the Chairman on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Otunba Sokoya described Mr.…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing such information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission clarified that no timetable has been released for the 2027 polls, contrary to claims circulating…

As we step into the New Year 2026, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. The dawn of a new year offers us another opportunity for reflection, renewal, and recommitment to our shared aspirations as a people. The outgoing year came with its fair share of…

The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) allegedly involved in a fatal road accident that sparked public controversy following reports linking the incident to former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was on Friday charged before a Sagamu Magistrate Court,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 7 for a ruling on the bail applications filed by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Friday after counsel to the defendants, Joseph Daudu, SAN, and counsel…

As we usher in 2026, Governor Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR has expressed deep appreciation to the people of Ogun State for their steadfast support, patience, and resilience. He noted that the new year presents another opportunity to strengthen collaboration between government and citizens as the administration remains focused on building a prosperous, inclusive,…

The Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ijebu North Local Branch, Ogbeni Abolaji Adeniyi Sobowale, has congratulated youths across the local government on the successful entry into the year 2026, describing the new year as another opportunity for growth and greater impact. In his New Year message, personally signed by him and…

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital following the road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close associates along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025. The Lagos and Ogun State governments, in a joint statement on Tuesday, confirmed that Joshua was discharged late in the afternoon after…

Banks across Nigeria will begin charging customers a ₦50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of ₦10,000 and above from January 1, 2026, following the implementation of the Tax Act. The charge, officially known as the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), is a one-off ₦50 fee applied to electronic receipts or transfers of funds deposited in…

Nigeria was plunged into widespread darkness on Monday following the collapse of the national electricity grid. Checks by our correspondent revealed that the grid went down at about 3:00 pm, disrupting power supply across several parts of the country. Data obtained from the system operator showed that electricity generation, which peaked at approximately 4,800 megawatts…

The Ogun and Lagos State Governments have confirmed that British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. In a joint statement issued by the two state governments, the vehicle conveying Joshua and three other occupants reportedly collided with a stationary truck,…

The founder of the Faith-in-Kindness Foundation, Olola Faith Daniel, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II) and the Remo Traditional Council on the occasion of Remo Day 2025.…

The Remo Matters Diaspora Coalition (RMDC) has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON and His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II), the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, on the occasion of the 2025 Remo Day celebration. In a goodwill…

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola. Ademola reportedly passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43, sending shockwaves across the entertainment industry and beyond. Sources close to the family disclosed that the actress was rushed to Ancilla…

…Describe Gesture as Boost for Grassroots Governance, Reaffirm Commitment to Collaborative Development The Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas in Ogun State have commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the provision of brand-new Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to each of them, describing the gesture as a significant boost to effective grassroots governance. The commendation was…