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A newlywed groom, Abubakar Abdulkarim, popularly known as Dan Gaske, has allegedly been stabbed to death by his wife just three days after their wedding in Jibia town, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The couple married on Thursday, November 18, 2025, but the marriage ended in tragedy on Sunday afternoon when the incident…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 4 in Sagamu, Ogun State, has clarified why it suspended the Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel. According to the ward leadership, the action followed the senator’s repeated refusal to appear before a panel investigating allegations of anti-party activities. Speaking at a press conference in Sabo, Sagamu, the Ward…
Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent youth advocate and rising figure in Nigeria’s political scene, has clarified his plans ahead of the 2027 general elections. He revealed that while he may not personally run for office in Ogun State, the Ajadi Movement is positioned to play a major role in deciding the outcome. Speaking with journalists…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent order to remove police officers assigned to important individuals (VIPs), saying it is only a political move and will not solve Nigeria’s growing insecurity. On Sunday, President Tinubu directed that police officers attached to VIPs should be withdrawn immediately and reassigned to community policing.…
The Ogun State Police Command has assured the people of Ajebo community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government that there is no threat of an attack, despite a viral video on social media claiming that herdsmen were planning violence. The police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, said this in a statement on Friday. After seeing the video, the…
Faction clarifies his membership status, says registration unauthorised Chuks Okocha and Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a member. His declaration was made public yesterday through a post on X, where the former PDP presidential candidate also released photographs of himself receiving his…
Governors of the South-West states are set to meet in Ibadan for an urgent, unscheduled session to discuss critical issues affecting the region, especially rising security concerns. The closed-door meeting, scheduled to hold at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, is being hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo,…
The Everlasting Fountain Welfare Initiative (EFWI) celebrated its second anniversary on Saturday by announcing ambitious plans to construct a 500-bed shelter for homeless families and individuals in Ogun State.The announcement came during a fundraising dinner held at Pearl School Hall in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.Speaking at the event, EFWI founder Abiola Adeniyi revealed…
The national leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, have urged former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, to calm down and support efforts to stabilise the party. This appeal came after Lamido’s recent interview with BBC Hausa, where he criticised how the party is managing its leadership crisis and talked…
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, has denied viral reports claiming the school was shut down because bandits attacked Ijebu-Ode. They described the reports as false, misleading, and meant to create fear. The school said the rumour was meant to cause panic among students, staff, and residents of…
