Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly…
Nigerians who invested money in an online platform known as PXES are reportedly counting their losses after the platform stopped paying participants and became inaccessible. The development has left investors who reportedly committed between tens of thousands and millions of Naira uncertain about the whereabouts of their funds and the operators of the platform. Global…
Comrade Yusuf Adeleke, Editor and Ogun State Correspondent of FortressNews International, has emerged Treasurer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federated Chapel, Ogun State Council. Adeleke emerged unopposed during the chapel’s election held on Friday at the NUJ Secretariat, Iwe Iroyin, Abeokuta, in an exercise described by members as transparent, peaceful and credible. His…
South African authorities have extradited six Nigerian Nationals to the United States over allegations that they defrauded more than 100 women of over R100 million through online romance scams. The South African Police Service (SAPS) announced the development on Friday, September 11, 2026, stating that the six men are alleged members of the Black Axe…
—Govt aide: Applicant failed to pay land cost within 60-day deadline The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it arbitrarily revoked the allocation of a parcel of land in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area, saying the provisional offer was cancelled because the applicant failed to pay the assessed cost of the land within the stipulated…
The newly elected Chairman of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federated Chapel, Orishabuyi Oluwafemi Joshua, has pledged to run an inclusive and transparent administration focused on members’ welfare, unity and professional development. Joshua made the commitment during his swearing-in ceremony, where he described his emergence as a call to service…
The National Assembly has suspended all official legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals living in the country. The decision was announced on Friday, September 11, 2026, after consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Federal Legislature said it…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down public Universities across Nigeria again if the Federal Government and State authorities fail to address outstanding welfare issues and fully implement the 2025 agreement reached with the Union. The Union warned that it may reactivate its suspended industrial action “without any further notice”…
The Federal Government has taken steps towards decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a legislative review of the existing legal framework. The move is aimed at treating attempted suicide primarily as a mental health and public health concern rather than a criminal offence. The Minister of…
A 51-year-old man, identified as Sutthichai Boonlert, has been arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, after he was allegedly caught on CCTV engaging in a sexual act involving his neighbour’s koi fish. The incident reportedly occurred on September 7, 2026, in a quiet neighbourhood in Bangkok. CCTV footage allegedly showed Boonlert entering his neighbour Bobby Anong’s fish…
