By Adenike Olowe The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez, popularly known as BOA, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the Nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, with special tributes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday,…
By Adenike Olowe Motorcycle Transport Unions in Abeokuta metropolis have declared full support for the newly launched Health Insurance Scheme for Okada Riders, an initiative of the Executive Chairmen of Abeokuta South and North Local Governments, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez (BOA) and Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo. The endorsement was made on Tuesday, 30th September, 2025, during…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has delisted 101 drugs and health products, effectively banning their manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, advertisement, and use in Nigeria. The move, announced in Abuja on Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 affects a wide range of commonly used medicines, including Flagyl (suspension and tablets), artemether/lumefantrine-based antimalarials,…
The Ogun State Government has suspended two Principals of Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta after a violent protest over illegal fee collection led to the death of a student. The suspended Principals are Mrs. Olukoga Adeyemi Alaba (Junior School) and Mrs. Ladipo Olabisi Temitope (Senior School). Education Commissioner Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu said they were removed…
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of this year’s Independence Day parade, a major highlight of Nigeria’s annual October 1st celebrations. In a statement released on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, the Government explained that while the parade will not hold, all other activities marking the country’s 65th Independence anniversary…
Tragedy struck Nigeria’s Broadcast Industry in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, as ARISE Television anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle “Sommie” Maduagwu, was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. The 29-year-old Broadcaster, who was also a trained Lawyer, was confirmed dead after the robbery turned violent. ARISE…
South Africa’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has suffered a major setback after the world football Governing Body deducted three points from the Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player during a crucial qualifier. FIFA confirmed on Monday that South Africa’s 2–0 victory against Lesotho in Johannesburg earlier this month has…
In a significant cross-border law enforcement operation, the Ogun State Police Command announced that it arrested Abdoulaye Gomina, a criminal wanted in the Republic of Benin, in connection with a series of armed robberies and smuggling operations across the Nigeria–Benin frontier. The arrest reportedly took place on September 27, 2025 in the border community of…
The Federal Government has strongly denied allegations that Christians are being subjected to genocide in Nigeria, calling the claims “baseless, despicable, and divisive.” But Christian Groups, victims and independent reports present a sharply different picture. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, insists that the Country’s security challenges are not targeting one faith. He…
A Police Inspector, Aminu Ibrahim, attached to the Hotoro Division of the Kano State Police Command, has died after his rifle accidentally discharged while he was on guard duty in the early hours of Sunday. The incident occurred at about 5:40 a.m. inside the premises of Basnaj Global Resources Limited in Hotoro, Kano. According to…
