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Ogun State Governor Orders Immediate Closure of Zaga Settlement Over Security Concerns Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has directed the immediate dismantling of the Zaga settlement in the Ijebu area following a series of security threats linked to the community. The decision was announced after a high-level security council meeting with heads of the state’s…
The Anglican Diocese of Kaduna has announced the death of Venerable Edwin Achi, the Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero, who was abducted with his wife and daughter on October 28, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday, according to Punch report online, the diocese described his death as “a painful loss to the…
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 On Sunday, President Tinubu directed that police officers attached to VIPs should be withdrawn immediately and reassigned to community policing.…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…
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has said it will quickly take legal action against TikTok creator Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, because of recent road accidents linked to him that have caused concern among the public. The case is connected to an accident that happened on November 1, 2025, in Sagamu, Ogun…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed all companies and industries in the state to start registering any foreign workers they employ. He said this step is necessary to improve security and prevent recent security issues. He gave the order in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area after a security meeting with heads of security agencies.…
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,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs). The order was issued during a security meeting with the nation’s service chiefs, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; the Inspector General…
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…
Social media activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, may face legal action after they got into a physical fight on a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday. The disagreement began as an argument but soon turned violent, causing chaos on the Asaba–Lagos flight. A viral video showed…
