Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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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 United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The hearing will discuss President Donald Trump’s recent decision to label Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) because of alleged religious persecution. If the U.S. Senate agrees with this designation, it could allow the…
The host of the Brekete Family human rights programme, Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President,” has praised Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, a naval officer, for his calm and respectful conduct during a recent clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and some FCT Administration officials. During his live show on…
The lawmaker representing Ipokia/Idiroko Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Bisi Oyedele, also known as Citiside, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to lift the ban on fuel supply to communities located within 20 kilometres of Nigeria’s borders. The fuel supply restriction, introduced to stop smuggling to neighbouring countries, has caused serious…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to urgently resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stressing that he will not tolerate another strike that disrupts learning in Nigerian universities. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Aso Rock Villa…
President Bola Tinubu has carried out a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, removing General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and appointing General Olufemi Oluyede as his successor. The move, announced through a statement by presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, also saw new appointments for the army, navy, and air force — marking one…
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for artisans, trainees, and technicians to register for cash grants of ₦500,000 (Five hundred thousand naira). This initiative aligns with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at reforming technical and vocational learning institutions. According to a statement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the…
The Nigerian economy is looking good in some sectors. This is not a harebrained assessment, despite the high inflation and the unstable exchange rate of the Naira. Those who doubt this don’t need to look far, for a reality check. The economic boom is happening at the Nigerian Exchange, where stockholders are not only recording…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is seeking approval for a N1.5 billion expenditure to procure vehicles for the First Lady’s office. This request is part of the 2023 supplementary budget presented to the National Assembly, which has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. Despite the prevalent poverty and hardships in the country, the…
Accompanied by Governor Dapo Abiodun and a contingent of other government officials, the group of ministers embarked on a visit to the community facing severe challenges. Governor Abiodun’s declaration of a state of emergency in the community earlier this week was prompted by the displacement of numerous residents as a result of extensive flooding. During…
