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No fewer than five suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command.The suspects were arrested on  Monday, January 26, 2026, at about 9:30 am by operatives of Ekpoma Division.ASP Eno Ikoedem, the image maker ...

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that his administration has invested over ₦5 billion in women-focused empowerment and livelihood programmes through its partnership with the World Bank Group over the past six years.The governor said the investment, driven by initiatives such as the Nigeria for Women Project and the state-owned Oko’Owo Dapo scheme, has significantly expanded financial inclusion, streng...

The Iperu Indigenes Forum has paid glowing tribute to the immediate past Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa, Late Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo (Odoru V), as Friday, February 6, 2026, marks one year since his transition.In a statement released on Sunday to commemorate the first anniversary of the revered monarch’s passing, the Forum described the late Alaperu as a visionary leader, compassionate fathe...

The Ogun State Government has firmly restated its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from some quarters in Ondo State as misleading and capable of igniting unnecessary communal tension.The clarification followed public debates and a motion raised by a member of the House of Representatives, Donald Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal Constituency in Ondo State, a...

The traditional ruler of Iwoye-Ketu in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Isaac Oyero, has raised serious...

The Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has called for stronger legislative independence and greater attention to resolutions passed by the Assembly, urging the executive arm to prioritise laws and decisions awaiting assent.Adeleye, who represents Odogbolu State Constituency, made the call during a special plenary session held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, to mark the se...

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The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦2.45 trillion to state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FC...

Senior officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will this week inspect proposed competition and ancillary venues in Ikenne-Remo and Sagamu as preparations intensify for the CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC).The inspection visit, scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4, will be led by key CAF personnel across safeguarding, competition, logistics, marketing, safety and ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Labour Party (LP) National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nenadi UsmanINEC indicated that the move followed a court order mandating the electoral commission to do so.Checks on the INEC website as of Friday ...