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Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British professional boxer, recently encouraged Nigerians living abroad to visit their home country, Nigeria. In a viral video following his visit during the Yuletide season, the two-time heavyweight champion emphasized the importance of staying connected to one’s roots. In the video, Joshua urged Nigerians abroad to reconnect with their families, friends, and…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the promotion exercises for over 20,000 eligible civil and public servants in the state for 2023 and 2024. According to the Punch The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Onasanya explained that the promotion exercises, which include upgrades and…
‘They’re to report on Monday’ – EFCC confirms invitation of Okoya’s sons for questioning. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Wahab and Raheem Okoya, the sons of billionaire businessman Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse. EFCC spokesperson Mr. Dele Oyewale confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 101 Nigerians for alleged involvement in cybercrimes. In a statement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the EFCC revealed that the suspects included 67 men—among them the Chinese nationals—and 38 women. The arrests took place on Thursday at a…
The body of Titilope Olusanya, a 45-year-old woman from Abeokuta, was found decomposing in her room on Monday night. Police from the Kemta Division suspect she may have committed suicide. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, explained that Olusanya’s landlord, Adebesin Adebayo, raised concern after noticing she hadn’t been seen for several days in her apartment…
A Chief Magistrate Court in the Isabo area of Abeokuta has sentenced five Egba chiefs to six months in prison for damaging a sealed letter and removing caution tape placed on the Ogboni Igbore House by the Abeokuta South local government. The convicted chiefs are Anthony Ogunseye (55, Apena of Igbore), Ajasa Enisemo (67), Saheed…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businesswoman and socialite, Mrs. Adebisi Edionseri, describing her passing as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Lekan Adeniran, shared this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta. According to…
A popular Nigerian socialite, Bisi Edionseri, also known as Cash Madam, has passed away at the age of 89. One of her sons, Adebayo Adebowale, announced in a family statement that she died on Sunday after a brief illness. Cash Madam was a well-known figure in Nigeria’s social circles for decades, admired for her fashion…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed plans to build a new boxing ring in honor of Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion. The governor also announced that Joshua would light the National Sports Festival torch in May 2025. This announcement was made during Joshua’s visit to the governor’s office. Governor Abiodun…
Between January and October 2024, at least 140 people were killed in road accidents in various parts of Ogun State, according to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. Seni Ogunyemi, the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, shared this information at a training event for senior officers in Abeokuta, the state capital,…
