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Kwara Terror Attack: Southern Governors’ Forum Commiserates With Kwara Govt, Calls For Prosecution of Perpetrators

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The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a tragic and unfortunate act in which innocent and law-abiding citizens were brutally murdered while going about their lawful activities. The governor condemned the reported targeting of residents who allegedly refused to adopt Sharia law, noting that homes and shops were burnt while several people were kidnapped by the attackers, who are believed to be affiliated with Boko Haram. He described the act as most horrendous, stressing that Nigeria remains a secular state that respects freedom of religion. Abiodun called on law enforcement agencies to track down the perpetrators and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest ex...
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MCE Leaders; Bugaje, Utomi, Falana, Wanna, Ezekwesili, Major, Nkoyo, Sanni, Others Kick Against Senate Rejection Of Electronic Transmission Of Results ...Set To Address The World In Lagos On Monday On The Action Plan For Credible Elections In 2027 ...Endorse Occupy NASS Mass Protests In Abuja

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A newly launched coalition of groups of leading Political Activists in Nigeria, Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) categorically rejects the decision of the National Assembly through the Senate to remove and refuse the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as proposed by the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026.  The action of the lawmakers is considered by MCE as a direct assault by the National Assembly to subvert the right of Nigerians to freely choose the leaders of their choice. By rejecting the mandatory transmission of election results from the polling units and other critical clauses, the National Assembly has chosen opacity over transparency, manipulation over credibility, and elite conspiracy over the sovereign will of the people.  This is not lawmaking—it is deliberate democratic sabotage against the aspiration of the people of our country as Mandatory electronic transmission of results is not controversial. It is a minimum safeguard against result t...
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Ogun APC to Hold Strategic Stakeholders Meeting Wednesday in Abeokuta

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The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Wednesday, February 11, hold an extended stakeholders strategic meeting in Abeokuta. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, on Saturday. According to the statement, the meeting, which is strictly by invitation, will bring together ministers, members of the National Assembly, and other major stakeholders of the party across the state. The strategic session is scheduled to take place at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, and will be presided over by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The party leadership noted that the meeting is aimed at strengthening internal cohesion, reviewing ongoing political strategies, and positioning the APC for future political engagements in the state.
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Ogun @50: Gov. Abiodun Throws Open MKO Abiola Stadium For Falconets vs Senegal Match

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ogun State, the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has thrown open the gates of the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto Abeokuta, inviting fans to come and support the Nigeria Falconets as they take on Lioness of Senegal in the first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. The government says the gesture was in the mood of the 50years celebration of the state to give residents of the state a sense of belonging. The qualifier, originally scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, was relocated to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta due to the poor condition of the Ibadan pitch. The Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka, announced the move on Friday, urging fans to turn out in large numbers to cheer the team to victory. Isiaka said the state government is committed to ensuring that the female team receive the necessary support to excel on the international stage. The match is ...
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Police Probe Vital Documentary On Lagos Socialite Accused Of Posing As Dubai Heir To Dupe Romanian Woman Millions Of Dollars

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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has commenced an analysis of a documentary detailing allegations that a Nigerian socialite posed as the Crown Prince of Dubai to defraud a foreign victim of millions of dollars. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, CP Uche Ifeanyi, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing, saying the police were already reviewing information circulating in the media on the case. “I tell you, we were able to intercept that case that is actually trending now. Just this morning, I summoned my people to conduct a profiling and analysis of the facts that we’ve seen,” Ifeanyi said. He noted that the police had yet to be formally contacted by the YouTuber or documentary producers behind the report, adding that investigators were relying on publicly available information while the analysis continued. “We’ve not been contacted by the YouTuber, so what we have on the ground is information that is already out ther...
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Asaju Royal Family Announces The Passage Of Olori Comfort Omoyeni At 86

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The Royal Household of His Royal Highness, Oba Michael Bolorunduro Asaju, has announced the peaceful transition to eternal glory of its revered matriarch, Olórí (Deaconess) Comfort Omoyeni Asaju, who passed on at the blessed age of eighty-six. Olórí Comfort Omoyeni Asaju was the devoted wife of Oba Michael Bolorunduro Asaju, a respected traditional ruler and former President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), whose distinguished career in public service and the media left an indelible mark on the nation. Her departure, though deeply felt within the palace and far beyond, is being received with heartfelt gratitude to God for a life richly spent in faith, dignity, and selfless service to humanity. A woman of uncommon grace and quiet strength, she was widely admired for her unwavering devotion to God, humility of spirit, and enduring commitment to family values, peace, and community harmony. Fondly remembered as a woman of prayer and compassion, Olórí Comfort Omoyeni Asaju played...
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Ogun Marks 50th Anniversary with Colourful Cultural Carnival, Road Show in Abeokuta

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Activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State continued on Thursday with a vibrant cultural carnival and road show that brought colour, music and excitement to major streets of Abeokuta, the state capital. The procession featured six beautifully decorated floats representing the state’s major regions — Remo, Ijebu, Yewa and Egba (RIYE) — alongside a symbolic fish float highlighting the riverine communities, all celebrating Ogun’s rich cultural diversity. Speaking at a reception held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun reaffirmed the state’s growing prominence in Nigeria, attributing its progress to the resilience, creativity and hard work of its people. He described the carnival as a powerful showcase of Ogun’s cultural strength and organisational capacity, noting that it reflected the state’s ability to excel both economically and socially. “Just as we demonstrated during the National Sports Festival, we have once again shown t...
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