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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

FBI Arrests 80 Nigerians of Igbo Descent for Internet Fraud{Video}

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended 80 Nigerians, all reportedly from the Igbo ethnic group, in connection with a large-scale internet fraud operation.   The arrests come after an extensive, yearslong investigation into online scams targeting individuals and businesses across the globe.   Among the suspects are Iro, Igbokwe, and Chuks Eroha, who […]

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Widespread Jubilation as Ogun Government Links Agbara Road to Lagos-Badagry Expressway

The Ogun State Government has confirmed the successful connection of the Agbara section of the 19.1 KM Atan-Lusada-Agbara road project to the Lagos-Badagry expressway.   In a statement on Friday, Governor Dapo Abiodun announced that the roads have been connected, with both the on and off ramps now fully completed and layered with binder asphalt. […]

Politics

Ogun PDP Holds Parallel LG Congresses Due to Factional Disputes

Tensions escalated in Ogun State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted dual local government congresses across the state’s 20 local government areas today. This follows the party’s earlier parallel Ward Congress held on August 31, 2024.   The internal rift within the Ogun PDP has divided the faction led by 2023 governorship candidate Hon. […]

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Breaking: UNIBEN Students Trapped As Storey Building Collapses In Benin

Several students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have been trapped following the collapse of a building in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday morning. The incident happened on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin, an area popular with students, during a heavy downpour.   According to eyewitnesses, a university rescue team swiftly responded to the scene, managing […]

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BREAKING: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday for Eid-Ul-Mawlid Celebration

The Nigerian government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).   Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary.   He extended […]

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Gov Abiodun Pays Tribute to Charles Coffie Gyamfi, Former Guardian Correspondent in Ogun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has praised the late Mr. Charles Coffie Gyamfi, former Guardian correspondent in the state, as a dedicated professional who made a lasting contribution to society.   Mr. Gyamfi passed away in Abeokuta on September 13.   In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun expressed […]

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APC Youth League Warns Gov. Obaseki: You’ll Be Held Responsible if Edo Election Turns Violent

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth League has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its refusal to sign a peace accord ahead of the Edo State gubernatorial election.   In a statement signed by the National President of the APC Youth League, Comrade Olamide Lawal, he expressed concern and disappointment over the PDP’s decision […]

Politics

Hon Ibraheem Labaeka Resigns as Kwara Governor’s SA, Cites Frustration Over Inactivity

Hon. Ibraheem Abdulhameed Labaeka, a respected Islamic cleric, has resigned from his position as Special Adviser (SA) to the Kwara State Governor, citing frustration over receiving a salary without being assigned any meaningful tasks.   Labaeka, who served in the role for one year and seven months, explained that his decision stemmed from discomfort with […]

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Ogun Assembly Approves Power Sector Reform Bill

The Ogun State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill aimed at enhancing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within the state.   This legislation seeks to create an electricity market, establish key power sector bodies, and ensure the enforcement of consumer rights and responsibilities.   Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Bolanle Ajayi (APC-Yewa South), presented the […]