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On March 25, 2026, the ancient town of Makun Omi breathed a collective sigh of relief as news spread that the protracted seven-year dispute over the Osobia stool had finally been resolved. The long-standing conflict, which had divided families and strained community relations, reached a turning point with the formal withdrawal of a lawsuit challenging the ascendancy of Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami.The case, which had been before the High Court of Ogun State in the Abigi Judici...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday convened a private meeting with key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Rivers State, in what appears to be early consultations ahead of the 2026 APC National Convention.According to Politics Nigeria, the meeting took place at Wike’s residence in Abuja and was held behind closed doors. Sources suggest the discussions focused on strengthening internal party structures and forging allia...

The Head of Service of Ogun State, Kehinde Onasanya, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for championing an ambitious digital transformation agenda aimed at modernising the state’s civil service and improving governance through technology.Onasanya made the remarks while declaring open a two-day Executive Strategic Retreat on AI Leadership and Digital Transformation, organised by the Ogun State Government in partnership with GFA Technologies and supported by the United ...

The Executive Chairman of Ipokia Local Government, Johnson Akohomeh Avoseh, has officially flagged off a Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) intervention programme aimed at preventing and treating Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis).The initiative, launched at the Council Secretariat, is being implemented by the Ipokia Local Government Health Authority in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Health, with support from CBM....

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing security reform efforts.The submission, confirmed in a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media to the Deputy Senate President, was received on Thursday by the committee chaired by Barau Jibrin.The 75-page ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers.The union’s President, Christopher Piwuna, made this known during a visit to Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli campus, warning that failure to meet the deadline would trigger a “strong response” from the union.“We have issued a ...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to his past legal challenges, while throwing his weight behind the continuation of presidential power in Southern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections.Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today, Saraki described allegations that Tinubu influenced his prosecution—particularly in relation to the Offa robbery case—as unfair and unfounded.“That&r...

The Federal Government has directed civil servants operating within key sections of the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja to work from home, following planned road closures ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).According to a circular issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex will be closed from Friday, March 27 to Saturday, March 28, 202...

The Ogun East chapter of the Labour Party has made a bold statement of intent ahead of future elections, showcasing renewed unity, structured grassroots mobilisation, and a clear strategic roadmap to strengthen its political foothold across the senatorial district.This was evident at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting attended by key party leaders, including the Deputy National Chairman, Temitayo Nike Oriola, whose presence highlighted the growing national relevance of...

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki has firmly ruled out any possibility of endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such a move as “immoral, unjust, and unfair.”The position was articulated by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, during a television interview on Thursday, where he stressed that it would be improper for a major opposition party to back a sitting presiden...