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The Ogun State Government has rescheduled the planned visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, shifting the engagement to Saturday, April 4, 2026, in what officials describe as a necessary adjustment due to pressing official commitments.The announcement, conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, indicated that the change was informed by “exigencies of office,” a move that underscores the fluid nature of high-level gover...

Panic erupted at Our Lady of Apostle Secondary School, Epe Garage in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after a suspected chemical odour disrupted school activities shortly after the morning assembly, leaving about 30 students and a teacher hospitalised.The Vice Principal junior school , Mrs. Adeola Borogun, explained that the incident was not a gas explosion but a strange chemical smell perceived within the school premises, which immediately prompted an emergency response. A...

Fresh cracks may be emerging within Nigeria’s ruling political structure as a group of young members defected from the All Progressives Congress to align with the Nigerian Democratic Congress, in a move that underscores growing dissatisfaction among youth constituencies.The defectors were formally received in Abuja by former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, alongside party leaders, marking what observers describe as an early signal of political realignment ahea...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional facilities across the state, reinforcing ongoing efforts to decongest custodial centres and strengthen justice sector reforms.The development, announced by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, forms part of a broader strategy aimed at addressing overcrowding while improving efficiency within the criminal justice system.Pedro disclose...

The Federal Road Safety Corps has intensified its Easter safety operations in Enugu State, deploying 569 personnel to manage traffic flow and reduce road accidents during the festive period.The Sector Commander in the state, Franklin Agbakoba, disclosed that the deployment includes 309 regular marshals and 260 special marshals, all positioned strategically across major road corridors.According to him, the command has also mobilised 10 operational vehicles, ...

Nigeria’s stubborn food inflation, even amid signs of easing headline inflation, is being driven by deep-rooted structural weaknesses in the agricultural sector, according to Adetunji Oredipe.Speaking on a current affairs programme in Ogun State, Oredipe shifted the narrative away from policy deficiencies, arguing instead that Nigeria’s challenge lies in execution failures, weak institutional coordination, and chronic underfunding.He noted that ...