Author: Wasiu Adekunle Adejumo
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Gov Abiodun Congratulates Soludo on Re-Election, Hails Anambra People’s Confidence in APGA Leader
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his re-election, describing the victory as a clear affirmation of the people’s confidence in his leadership. Prof. Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won the Anambra governorship…
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Nigerian Muslim Group Calls for Religious Freedom and Rule of Law
League of Indigenous Yoruba Muslims for Religious Unity has expressed grave concern over the persistent killings and violent unrest in Benue State and other parts of Nigeria, calling on all Nigerians to embrace peace, religious freedom and national cohesion. In a statement made available to Premier World News, the President of the League, Sheikh Morufudeen…
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Legal Drama in Egba Kingdom: Traditional Chiefs Battle in Orile-Ilawo
The Olu of Orile-Ilawo, Oba (Prof.) Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, has firmly dismissed recent calls for collective action against him, describing the statements as “tissues of lies” and a contemptuous campaign rooted in falsehoods and blackmail. The monarch’s rebuttal follows a statement issued by one Oluwaseun David Ogunsanya, who reportedly made unverified claims about the Oba and called…
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FG Begins Construction of Six Cancer Centres of Excellence Nationwide – Minister Salako Speaks
Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in cancer cases across Nigeria and has unveiled a robust national strategy to tackle the scourge through nuclear medicine deployment and early detection technologies. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop organized by the National Nuclear Medicine Technical Working Group in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Minister of…
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Nigeria’s Sports Sector Faces Critical Crossroads: A Call for National Reform – Monday Ozoya
Executive Summary: The persistent underdevelopment of Nigeria’s sports sector is a multifaceted challenge rooted in systemic issues: limited grassroots participation, chronic underinvestment, shortages in skilled professionals, and weak governance. These interrelated constraints suppress Nigeria’s athletic potential, economic opportunity and international competitiveness. This paper proposes a holistic framework of reforms across education, financing, capacity building and…
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Police Brutality Sparks Outcry After Lagos Officer Allegedly Stabs Man With Broken Bottle
A disturbing case of alleged police brutality has emerged from the Idimu area of Lagos State, where a police officer identified as Bamidele Ojo, reportedly attached to the Zone 2 Police Command, is accused of violently assaulting and stabbing an innocent civilian, Mr. Michael Ekundayo, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. According to multiple eyewitnesses, the…
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Ogun Approves 1,000 New TRACE Officers as Agency Marks 20th Anniversary
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has commended the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) for its unwavering commitment to public safety, describing the agency as an indispensable pillar in the state’s road traffic system. Speaking as Chairperson of the Ogun State Road Safety Advisory Council during the “TRACE at 20” Symposium and the…
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Nigeria, India Deepen Partnership On Trade, Security Through Customs Pact
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Indian Customs Administration, as both countries advanced discussions on critical customs and trade matters at the 92nd Session of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Policy Commission, held on June 25, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. Led by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC),…
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Ogun Commissioner: “When a Child is Molested, a Generation Loses Its Voice” – Adeleye Speaks
The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, has described child abuse, gender-based violence (GBV), and the discrimination of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as critical threats to Nigeria’s developmental aspirations. She said these issues are not merely social problems but constitute a growing economic pandemic. Hon. Adeleye made this assertion…
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Nigeria’s Voice for Peace: Omotayo Speaks on U.S.-Iran-Israel Standoff
As rising tensions threaten to plunge the Middle East into another major conflict, Hon. Sodiq Omotayo, a Nigerian lawmaker and global advocate for peace, has issued a passionate and detailed statement calling for urgent diplomatic action amid escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Omotayo’s statement, released over the…
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