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Malaria: The Preventable Killer We Must No Longer Ignore

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By Nosimot Soneye Despite decades of scientific advances, malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest yet most preventable diseases, particularly across Africa. Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, the disease continues to pose a major public health challenge despite sustained global intervention. The female Anopheles mosquito, which bites mainly between dusk and dawn, is the primary carrier of the parasite. While malaria cannot be transmitted through casual contact such as hugging, coughing or sharing food, it can be passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn child during pregnancy or childbirth. For many people, mosquito bites are viewed as little more than a nuisance. However, the bite of an infected mosquito can have devastating consequences. Malaria is not an ordinary fever to be dismissed or treated through self-medication. Without prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, it can lead to severe anaemia, organ fa...
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Ogun Moves to Tighten Security, Sends Four Tough Crime Bills to Assembly

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In a bold move to strengthen security, protect residents and boost investor confidence, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four landmark bills designed to tackle violent crimes, ritual killings, cultism, extortion and the growing challenge of missing persons across the state. The approval, granted at the Council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, underscores the determination of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration to deploy robust legislative measures to address emerging security threats while reinforcing Ogun State’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most attractive investment destinations. The proposed legislations—the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill—will be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration in the coming days. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwas...
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The Future Belongs to Those Who Show Up

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By Yetunde Oni
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Osun Decides: SWAGA 2.0, Local Government Network Will Strengthen Last-Phase Campaign Across 30 Councils - ALGON

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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, has endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, pledging to deploy its grassroots political network across the state's 30 local government areas to support his bid in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The endorsement was announced during the inauguration of the SWAGA 2.0 movement in Osun State, where the association said local government chairmen would spearhead the party's final phase of mobilisation ahead of the poll. Speaking on behalf of the 30 democratically elected local government chairmen, the Chairman of ALGON in Osun State and Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, described local governments as the foundation of political organisation and electoral mobilisation in the state. He said the SWAGA 2.0 initiative represents a coordinated platform for consolidating support for progressive gove...
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Ajuwon Building Collapse: Ogun State Government Appreciates All Responders

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The Ogun State Government acknowledges and appreciates the support extended by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in the successful completion of the search and recovery operation following the unfortunate building collapse at Baale Road, OGS Bus Stop, Ajuwon. While commending the spirit of inter-state collaboration demonstrated by LASEMA, it is important to clarify the sequence of events to ensure that the public is accurately informed. Immediately the incident occurred on Monday, the Ogun State Government activated its emergency response under the directive of Governor Dapo Abiodun. Officials of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders were deployed to the scene without delay to coordinate search and recovery efforts, secure the area and protect adjoining properties. The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, with the...
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Abiodun Orders Full Probe Into Ajuwon Building Collapse, Warns Against Violation Of Building Regulations

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Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, as the Ogun State Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and preventing similar incidents across the state. The building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm, claimed one life, while several occupants narrowly escaped. Preliminary findings by a multi-agency investigation team revealed that the structure suffered a catastrophic structural failure, causing the lower floors to sink into the ground, with only portions of the upper slab remaining visible above the debris. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m., shortly after a heavy downpour accompanied by intense thunderstorms and a reported lightning strike in the vicinity. Two women and their children reportedly escaped moments after noticing signs of structural distress, while a young man sustained mi...
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Isaac Fayose Slams Okowa Over 'Diversion Of ₦1.3 Trillion Delta Funds'

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Internet personality, Isaac Fayose has taken a swipe at the former governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for allegedly diverting about ₦1.3 trillion belonging to the Delta State Government.  In a video seen by NATIONAL WAVES, Isaac who is the younger brother of the former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, criticised Okowa for alleged fraud. He said "Nobody probes Governors, even Okowa who they say took N1.something trillions, his sins are forgiven. He is now about going back to the Senate. You can see how we have legalise corruption in our country, while the citizens are hungry, ebi pawaa, ko sonoje meaning no food, iya jenwa meaning we are suffering. You see the sharing envelopes, envelopes and rice during elections. It would be recalled that on October 15, 2024, NATIONAL WAVES published a story of how the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and quizzed Okowa for a week over alleged fraud. Okowa’s arrest was confirmed by the ...
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