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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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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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Ogun Assembly: Minority Leader, Adeleye Champions ₦150 Million Projects in Odogbolu
Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Olalekan Adeleye, has announced the facilitation of constituency development projects worth ₦150 million for Odogbolu State Constituency. The projects, funded by the Ogun State Government, are designed to improve educational infrastructure, stimulate local commerce and uplift the standard of living within the constituency. Hon.…
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SSG Tokunbo Talabi’s Legacy in Sports Lauded as Ogun FA Celebrates His Birthday
Abeokuta – The Ogun State Football Association has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, on the occasion of his birthday, joining a host of well-wishers across the state in honouring the distinguished statesman. In a statement personally signed by the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association…
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Ogun Launches ‘Plastic for Cash’, ‘Blue Box’ to Fight Pollution
As part of its drive to foster a cleaner, more sustainable environment, the Ogun State Government has launched two key initiatives, “Plastic for Cash” and the “Blue Box Programme”, aimed at tackling plastic pollution and promoting a circular economy. The announcement was made by the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, during the…
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