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*OGUN APC: THE CRISIS DEEPENS WHILE ONAYEMI TELLS THE DRAMA OF OGD’S EXCLUSION AND REJECTS SUSPENSION REQUESTS *Political tension within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken on a new dimension following fresh reports of how former governor and sitting senator, Gbenga Daniel (OGD), was allegedly blocked from a stakeholders meeting in Ijebu Ode.* The …

Fawaz Adebisi The Alake and the Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, have called on radio stations, newspapers and other media to use their platforms responsibly, promoting unity, peace and good governance rather than amplifying divisive voices or enabling corrupt leadership. Oba Adedotun made the remarks during a visit to Zents FM 90.9 FM in Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s federal government has filed a 13-count indictment in the Federal High Court in Abuja against seven people, including retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Those named in the indictment include Timipre Sylva, who is reportedly at large; retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana; …

The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19, marking the first infection reported in the state in several years. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, during a press conference in Calabar, assuring residents that the situation is under control. According to Ayuk, the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working with …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists for alleged armed robbery, assault, illegal possession of firearms and theft of an iPhone 14 Pro Max in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of ​​the state. The suspects, Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25) and Olajide Jeremiah (28), were reportedly arrested following a petition lodged …

Alcuni nigeriani e analisti da salotto sono spesso pronti a criticare il governo federale per le carenze percepite nella sicurezza, evidenziando incidenti isolati come rapimenti, ordigni esplosivi improvvisati, attentati suicidi e attacchi in alcune parti del paese. Tali percezioni, tuttavia, tendono a minimizzare e sottovalutare le gesta eroiche dei membri delle forze armate nigeriane, gravati dalla responsabilità di contrastare le …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike says there is still room for those who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return to the party. Wike, the national factional leader of the PDP, stated this on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held at Wadata Plaza, the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He …

The Society of Muslim Professionals (SMP), Abeokuta, celebrated its 35th anniversary at the weekend with a call to Muslim members and faithful to uphold excellence in both spiritual devotion and socio-economic endeavour, stressing that gratitude towards Allah must translate into continuous service to humanity. Speaking at the grand finale of the anniversary held in Abeokuta, the National Chairman and President, …

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced plans to raise up to $500 billion through a rights issue, pending regulatory approval, in a major capital mobilization effort to strengthen its balance sheet and fund long-term expansion. The proposal was made known in a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Mrs Temitope Hassan, following the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports of ongoing coalition talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), saying its main focus is a determined legal effort to overturn what it described as “illegal” actions taken against its leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Monday, the party’s national publicity …