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Civil society organisation Stand Up Nigeria has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its planned enforcement of a ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks, describing the move as undemocratic and economically dangerous. The group warned that the decision could cost the Nigerian economy trillions of naira and…
The Ogun State government has set a target of generating ₦500 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to fund its 2026 fiscal year. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the ambitious goal during the Treasury Board meeting on the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 budget held at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun said…
The Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Niyi Yusuf, has been invited as Guest Speaker at the 2025 National Convention of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Muslim Alumni (MAPAMA). The announcement was made by MAPAMA President, Taofeek Oyeniyi, during a courtesy visit to The Guardian headquarters, Rutam House, on Wednesday. Oyeniyi described the convention’s…
The Federal Government has explained that it scrapped the national policy requiring schools to use indigenous languages as the medium of instruction due to poor learning outcomes and widespread failure in national examinations. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the British…
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to redevelop the Kara area as part of a broader urban renewal initiative, ensuring the site does not remain a lingering challenge for future administrations. Speaking at the Treasury Board Meeting on the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2026 budget, held Wednesday at the Obas…
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has called on newly promoted officers in the command to perform their duties with integrity, fairness, and professionalism. Ogunlowo gave the charge on Wednesday during a decoration ceremony held at the Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola,…
The Federal Government has overturned its 2022 National Language Policy, which required children to be taught in their mother tongue or local language from early childhood through Primary Six. Announcing the change on Wednesday in Abuja, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa said English will now be the language of instruction in Nigerian schools from primary…
The Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has alleged that his reported suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State was orchestrated by Governor Dapo Abiodun to pave the way for his own senatorial ambition in 2027. Daniel, a former governor of the state, claimed that his suspension and the challenges he…
Residents of Ijere Worugudu in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State, have issued an urgent appeal to Governor Dapo Abiodun for intervention against rampant land grabbing and intimidation by armed thugs. In a desperate “Save Our Soul” message, community members revealed that the intruders claim to be enforcing a court judgment on behalf of…
The Ogun State Police Command says its officers stopped a robbery attempt in Sagamu early Wednesday and recovered the car used by the suspects. The spokesperson for the command, CSP Omolola Odutola, said in a statement that officers from the Sakura Police Division acted quickly after getting a distress call. According to her, at about…
