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The Osun State Police Command has arrested three men connected to the suspected ritual killing of a 38-year-old FRSC officer, Lasisi Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, and her 12-year-old daughter, Sewa. The arrested suspects are: According to the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, the case started on November 10, 2025, when someone reported at the Ikoyi…
The Ogun State Government has unveiled a proposed budget of ₦1.668 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year — a 63% increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” to the State House of Assembly in Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun said the proposal allocates ₦624.76 billion (37%)…
The Nigerian Police Force has ordered the immediate arrest of any officer found providing personal security to VIPs, following a directive from the presidency. A confidential police message obtained by SaharaReporters, dated November 30, 2025, and issued by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, instructed all state commands and specialized units to enforce the order…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to appoint a new Minister of Defence this week following the sudden resignation of Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down from the cabinet citing health reasons. Abubakar’s resignation, which takes immediate effect, was communicated in a letter dated December 1 addressed to the President. The development was confirmed in a statement…
The Nigerian Army conducted a major nationwide operation from November 29 to December 1, 2025, resulting in the deaths of eight terrorists, the arrest of 51 suspects, the rescue of 27 victims, and the seizure of weapons and other illegal items. According to a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, troops in Borno…
A former manager of popular Nigerian musician 2face Idibia (also known as 2Baba), Kaka Igbokwe, has confirmed that the singer was arrested in London after a disagreement with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. 2face and Natasha, who is a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, travelled to the UK for his concert tour. However,…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said he was leaving because of the ongoing leadership problems in the party at the national level. Adeleke shared the announcement on his Instagram page on Monday night. He said he submitted his resignation letter to party officials in…
The Ogun State Government has issued a firm warning to individuals and businesses violating setback regulations along major roads and expressways, declaring that illegal developments will no longer be tolerated. The Commissioner for Physical and Urban Planning, TPL Tunji Odunlami, delivered the warning during a media briefing in Abeokuta over the weekend. He raised concerns…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed ₦140.9 billion in student loans since the scheme’s portal opened on May 24, 2024. In a Daily Status Report shared on Sunday via its official X handle, NELFUND revealed that it has received 1,193,228 applications so far, with 788,947 students already benefiting from the programme.…
A suspected clash between rival cult groups in the Ilese area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has left a police officer and one unidentified man dead. Community sources told OGUN TODAY on Sunday that the violence broke out late Saturday night when suspected cultists invaded the area and opened fire. The source, who asked not to…
