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Ogun Govt Warns AIG Against Interference in Ongoing Land Grabbing Prosecution

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The Ogun State Government has warned a senior police officer attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Enyinnaya Adiogu, to immediately stop what it described as a parallel investigation into an ongoing land grabbing case involving the World Mission Agency (WMA), owners of Living Faith Church Worldwide in Sango-Ota. In a letter dated May 23, the Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, warned the officer against investigating allegations of criminal conspiracy, threat to life, and illegal possession of firearms reportedly lodged against the mission by one Ibrahim Gbenga Ibuoye. The government said Ibuoye is currently facing prosecution before a Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta over allegations bordering on forceful entry into another person’s land, forceful takeover of land, and the use of threats and violence in connection with the disputed property. According to Ogungbade, the matter is already bef...
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Stewardship, Not Seizure: What the Union Bank Case Is Really About

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There is a particular genre of financial commentary that mistakes legal process for a factual verdict. A court delivers a first-instance ruling, procedural questions are raised, and before the ink is dry on the appeal filing, the narrative has already hardened: the regulator overreached, investor confidence is shattered, and Nigeria’s financial governance is on trial before the world. Much of the commentary currently circulating about Union Bank of Nigeria belongs to that genre. It is not without merit on certain procedural questions. But it is, at its core, incomplete — and incompleteness in financial journalism carries costs that run well beyond the column. The Acquisition That Started Everything In 2022, Titan Trust Bank Limited, then chaired by Mr Tunde Lemo, acquired approximately 94 per cent of Union Bank of Nigeria through two Dubai-registered entities: Luxis International DMCC, promoted by Mr Rahul Savara, and Mr Cornelius Vink’s Magna International DMCC, both linked to the Tro...
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Ikorodu LG Chairman, Ladega, Congratulates Tinubu Over APC 2027 Ticket, Commends Leadership

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  The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election.   Ladega described the development as a strong affirmation of the President’s leadership legacy and national impact.   President Tinubu is described as a visionary leader whose administration continues to command respect and inspire confidence across the country, shaping national direction through bold and transformative governance.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Akeem Mustapha, the council boss congratulated President Tinubu on his well-deserved emergence and reaffirmed Ikorodu Local Government’s support and goodwill as he continues the task of national transformation.   He added that ongoing reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening institutions, and expanding opportunities fo...
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Inside The Groundswell Behind Abiodun’s Ogun East Victory

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Chairman, Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Jamiu Asimi; House of Assembly aspirant for Ikenne State Constituency; Asiwaju Seyi Odumuyiwa; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs.) Ayotunde Lawal, during the presidential primary election to elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Ward 3, Iperu, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, on Saturday. By Kayode Akinmade  When the results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election were announced on May 18, 2026, the outcome was emphatic and politically instructive. Prince Dapo Abiodun, outgoing Governor of Ogun State, secured 75,550 votes out of 99,503 ballots cast, winning across all nine local government areas of the district. His closest challenger, incumbent Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who withdrew on the eve of the election, polled 398 votes. Beyond the overwhelming margin,...
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JANDOR Joins APC Stakeholders At Presidential Direct Primary, Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Mobilization, National Progress

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  Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, a leading chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, earlier today joined party faithful, leaders, and stakeholders at the direct primary election to formally choose the Presidential Flag Bearer of the party.   JANDOR participated in the exercise at his Ward G, Irewe, in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State The exercise witnessed overwhelming participation and a strong demonstration of unity, loyalty, and commitment to the ideals and vision of the APC. During the process, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was proudly affirmed as the preferred candidate of the party.  
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Coalition Warns of Coordinated National Action Over Niger South APC Primary

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A major political storm is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has launched a blistering assault on the integrity of the party's recent Niger South Senatorial District primary election.  At a heavily attended press conference in Abuja, the coalition accused the Niger State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umaru Muhammad Bago, of presiding over a "carefully supervised political charade" engineered to impose a predetermined candidate against the collective will of party faithful. Reading the official text of the press conference, the Deputy National Secretary of the CNCSOs, Comrade Danesi Momoh Prince, expressed deep alarm and outrage over what he termed a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism and a direct threat to democratic culture in Nigeria.  "What transpired in Niger State cannot be described as democracy," Comrade Prince declared. "It cannot even pass ...
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Party Deregistration Suit: Governor Adeleke Commends Judiciary, Directs Mass Mobilisation For August 15 Victory

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the judiciary as the last hope and refuge of the citizens as he profusely commended the Court of Appeal for its ordering stay of proceedings in a suit seeking to deregister Accord and other parties. In a statement issued on Saturday morning, the governor hailed the presiding Justices for their professionalism and undiluted commitment to fair and equitable administration of justice, declaring that those scheming to disenfranchise and block Accord members from August polls have failed. He described the Court ruling as a just action designed to protect the rights and privileges of all stakeholders, calling the Justices the preserver of citizens’ rights as guaranteed by the Constitution. “I am using this opportunity to commend the judiciary for protecting the sanctity and integrity of our democracy from deliberate abuse by anti-democratic elements. On behalf of the good people of Osun state, we thank the justices and the entire judiciary. “From 2018 t...
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