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Operatives of Edo Police Command have successfully rescued a seven-month old baby girl who was abducted and sold by her caregiver five months ago in Benin City.The rescue and reunification of baby Grace Osamagbe with her family last week marks the end of harrowing ordeal her sudden disappearance caused her family.The child’s grandfather, Jacob Egharevba had reported in April that his granddaughter, Grace, was abducted by her caregiver, and that all ef...

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa...

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday host the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja....

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The Ogun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Bukola Olopade on his recent appointment as Director-General (DG) of the National Sports Commission (NSC).Hon. Olopade, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Ogun State, was appointed to the position on Thursday by President Bola Tinubu.Mr. Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji, Chairman of SWAN Ogun State, praised the appointment, calling it a perfect fit a...

The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite having one game left in the race to the competition....

In a bid to promote civic engagement and ease access to polling stations, the Ogun State Government, led by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Friday, November 15, 2024, a work-free day for all civil and public servants. This initiative is aimed at encouraging citizens to travel to their local governments and take part in the local elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.The elections will see the election of chairmen for the state’s 20 local government ar...

In a bid to promote civic engagement and ease access to polling stations, the Ogun State Government, led by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Friday, November 15, 2024, a work-free day for all civil and public servants. This initiative is aimed at encouraging citizens to travel to their local governments and take part in the local elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.The elections will see the election of chairmen for the state’s 20 local government ar...

... Abolishes Roads and Bridges Ministry, Reverts to Ministry of WorksEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, and until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays.Governor Okpebholo, i...

A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the gifting of houses to judges by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. ...