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Ogun Pilgrims Arrive In Saudi Arabia As Gateway Airport Begins Hajj Operations

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The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a historic milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport at about 4:15 a.m. (Nigerian time), following their departure from Gateway International Airport at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. The contingent comprised 345 pilgrims—151 males and 194 females—alongside officials of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. Upon arrival, they were received by Saudi Hajj officials and airport authorities before undergoing immigration and security procedures in an orderly manner. They were thereafter conveyed in buses to their hotel accommodations in Medina, where they are expected to rest ahead of subsequent Hajj rites. The departure of the pilgrims from Gateway International Airport marked both the commencement of the 2026 Hajj operations and the airport’s first international flight. ...
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UBA Debunks Tony Elumelu’s Marriage Crash Claims, Arrests Fabricators

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Tony Elumelu, its group chairman, has divorced his wife. The lender described the claims as false, malicious and defamatory. In a statement on Sunday, Alero Ladipo, Group Head, Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communication, UBA, said that the publication and similar content were entirely fabricated and intended to mislead the public while damaging the reputation of its chairman. The bank confirmed that three individuals allegedly linked to the creation and dissemination of the reports have been arrested. UBA identified the individuals as Kingsley Akunemeihe (@Directorkem); Chigozie Success Ihebom and John Surpruchi Nwanorue (@problemchimky). According to the statement “Investigations are ongoing and are expected to lead to further arrests and prosecutions of all persons involved in originating, amplifying or sustaining this defamatory campaign. “This notice serves as a formal notice to all i...
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Dangote Group Slams False Claims On Refinery Financing, ‘Rift’ With Elumelu

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Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu. Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group made the claims attributed to them, stressing that the publication misrepresents both personal and corporate positions. The Group also rejected assertions that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was financed through personal borrowing from friends, describing the claims as inaccurate and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. “As a matter of principle, Aliko Dangote neither finances his projects through personal borrowing from friends nor engages in lending arrangements of that nature,” the statement said, adding that...
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Ogun APC Crisis: Ibikunle Amosun Set To Move To PDP Over Fears Of Defeat At Primary

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Strong indications have emerged that former Ogun State governor and senator representing Ogun Central, Ibikunle Amosun, may be considering a strategic political exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as his chances of securing the party’s senatorial ticket continue to fade. Insiders within the Ogun APC revealed that mounting opposition against Amosun has significantly weakened his position ahead of the primaries. Once a dominant force in Ogun politics, the former governor now faces stiff resistance from party leaders and aspirants who have collectively rejected any attempt to impose a consensus candidacy in his favor. According to sources, this growing isolation has forced Amosun to explore alternative political options, with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as a possible destination. Political observers believe such a move could serve as a face-saving strategy, allowing him to remain relevant in the political space rather than risk a humiliating defeat at the AP...
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NANS Warns Against ‘Name-Dropping’ of Governor in Ogun JCC Election, Declares SA Adeyemi Persona Non Grata

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Concerned stakeholders in the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State Joint Campus Committee, has become aware of troubling developments suggesting undue interference in its forthcoming election process. As an independent student body, NANS remains committed to democratic principles, transparency, and the collective will of students across campuses in Ogun State. However, recent indicators point to attempts by the Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Students’ Affairs, Adeyemi Azeez Amoo, to influence the electoral process in ways that could undermine its credibility and integrity. Reports reaching stakeholders within the student community indicate that there are moves to improperly invoke the name and authority of the Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to sway outcomes and intimidate participants. Such actions, if allowed to persist, risk creating unnecessary tension among students and could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election. It is important to stress that the...
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Ogun East: Between Gbenga Daniel And Dapo Abiodun

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By Seyi Bakare THIS week, political watchers paid keen attention as the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Chief Gbenga Daniel, purchased nomination forms at the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Said the senator: “Today, I picked up my nomination and expression of interest forms as I seek to return to the Nigerian Senate, continuing my efforts to provide effective and responsive representation for the people of Ogun East Senatorial District under the platform of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections." This was because, only a few days earlier, party leaders and key stakeholders in Ogun East Senatorial District, the district that Daniel currently represents in the Red Chamber, had openly and enthusiastically endorsed the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the same position, and the ruling party's law allows state chapters to adopt such a consensus arrangement if they so wish. Already, that arrangement ...
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I Can Solve Nigeria’s Problems, Says Presidential Aspirant, Osifo ...Insists Tinubu Didn't Give Him Money To Purchase Forms

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A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Stanley Osifo, has declared that he possesses the capacity to solve Nigeria’s numerous challenges and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give him an opportunity. Osifo, an indigene of Edo State, said that he had already purchased the APC presidential expression of interest and nomination forms worth N100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Osifo dismissed claims that Tinubu financed the purchase of the forms. “Some people said President Bola Tinubu gave me money to buy the nomination and expression of interest forms. Tinubu has never given me any money before. “He has never given me any kobo, penny, or pence. I bought branded vehicles to support his presidential ambition in 2023. I mobilised people with my resources to support him then,” he said. Osifo added that he is prepared to participate in whichever mode of primary election the APC adopts. “Let us go f...
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