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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Politics

Ogun LG Election: Senator Adeola Dismisses Claims of Rift with Governor Abiodun

A statement released by Chief Kayode Odunaro, Media Adviser to Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), has refuted reports of a conflict between Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Adeola regarding the upcoming Local Government election in Ogun State.   The statement described a recent online blog post as “speculative” and intended to create a rift […]

Politics

Ogun LG Elections: Senator Yayi vs. Governor Abiodun in APC Influence Battle

The lead-up to the 2024 Local Government Election in Ogun State has sparked a significant power struggle within the All Progressives Congress (APC), placing two major political figures in direct opposition.   Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, commonly known as Yayi, are at the heart of a brewing conflict that could redefine […]

Crime

Three Arrested for Kidnapping and Murder of 15-Year-Old in Ogun

The suspects, Umar Muhammad, 24, Audu Muhammad, 22, and Umar Danda, 22, are accused of abducting and killing 15-year-old Yahu Muhammad after demanding a ransom of N500,000.   A statement from the Commander, Soji Ganzallo, relayed through spokesperson Moruf Yusuf, reported the arrest in Abeokuta.   The victim was reportedly taken while tending cattle in […]

News

Yoruba Union Urges Tinubu’s Resignation, Plans ‘Fearless in October’ Protests Over Hardship, Fuel Price Surge

Yoruba Union, Igbinmọ Majekobaje Ilẹ-Yoruba, has called for President Bola Tinubu to step down following the recent fuel price hike and rising hunger in the southwest and across Nigeria.   The union voiced concerns about the administration’s economic policies that have driven many Nigerians into poverty, leaving some resorting to begging.   In a statement […]

Crime

Falana: Ajaero’s DSS Detention Unrelated to Police Arrest

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and counsel to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Femi Falana, has clarified that the arrest of NLC President, Joe Ajaero, by DSS operatives on Monday is not connected to his previous police summons.   Ajaero had been summoned by the police over alleged “threat to public peace,” but the appointment was […]

Crime

Breaking: DSS Arrest NLC President, Joe Ajaero

Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have detained the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.   The detention occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja earlier today.   According to insiders, Ajaero was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official trip when DSS […]

News

Peter Obi Spokesperson Resigns, Ibrahim Umar Named as Replacement

The Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appointed Ibrahim Umar to his team of media handlers.   This was revealed in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Peter Obi Media Unit.   Umar succeeds the former Obi campaign spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko, who was recently named the Interim National Coordinator of […]