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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has taken determined legal action to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu. He and his legal team, led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, have lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This appeal consists of 35 grounds, with the aim…
Gas retailers have issued a warning that the cost of a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder could potentially reach N18,000 by December if the Federal Government doesn’t intervene to curb the activities of terminal owners. Olatunbosun Oladapo, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, expressed his concerns to reporters on Sunday. He…
A group of young people gathered on Tuesday morning in the Panseke area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, to demand justice for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. These youths congregated at the skating ground arena in Abeokuta, donning black attire and carrying placards with slogans such as #JusticeforMohbad and #WhoOffLight, among…
Mr. Ahmadu Shaibu is now the new Comptroller for the Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun State. He succeeded Bamidele Makinde, who moved to NCS Headquarters in Abuja. At the handover event in Idiroko, Ogun State, Mr. Shaibu promised to make the state tough for smugglers and assured stakeholders of an open-door policy. He warned smugglers…
The Ogun State government reports a cholera outbreak in Ijebu North LGA. They urge residents to watch for symptoms, maintain hygiene, and avoid contaminated food and water. The statement from Tomi Coker, the governor’s health adviser, warns that cholera can be severe, causing dehydration and even death if not treated promptly. They advise people to…
The Ogun State government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Sagamu, following recent clashes between rival cult groups that have resulted in at least 20 deaths. The curfew restricts human and vehicular movement from 7 pm to 6 am. The government has assured residents of Sagamu of their safety and property and has called on…
The second edition of the Tobi Amusan/Abiola Onakoya Ijebu Sprint and Relays Meet will see young athletes from various parts of Ogun State gathering at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode. Tobi Amusan, fresh from winning a Diamond League trophy in the 100m hurdles, is set to return to Nigeria in November to organize…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three self-confessed killers of late Adeniyi Sanni, a senior aide to Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) representing Ogun West in the National Assembly. The suspects, who are all ex-convicts, were paraded by the Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa. According to the suspects, they shot late aide to Yayi,…
Reports monitored online on Vaguard, Daily Post and others say Sagamu residents are living in fear as clashes between the Eiye and Aiye confraternities have led to the deaths of approximately 20 young men, including secondary school students. The clashes began on Friday, causing tension in the town, with people afraid of being caught in…
Since President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet ministers were sworn in, many anticipate their innovations. With the largest ministerial team in this democratic era, we focus on the youngest minister members, under 45 Betta Edu Betta Edu, a doctor and politician, serves as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. She’s Cross River State’s first female…
