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An Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in the Isabo area of Abeokuta on Tuesday ordered the remand of four student leaders over alleged assault and destruction of property.The defendants — Hezakiah Adelola, General Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian Students, alongside Kamil Iseoluwa, Ibikunle Idris and Folorusho Jacob Olugbenga — were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault, harassment and destruction of property....

The management of the University of Lagos has criticised the decision of the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embark on an industrial action, stating that the declaration did not follow established procedures.The university made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of its Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, following reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities had directed lecturers to wi...

The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has certified the Kaduna centre as ready to host matches for the 2026 season following a thorough inspection.Led by NBSL National Coordinator, Mahmud Hadejia, the inspection team visited the Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, assessing key facilities including the playing pitch, dressing rooms, and accommodation for players and match officials.Following the visit, the NBSL delegation expressed satisfaction with the venue...

Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has proposed the establishment of four additional campuses for the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)agun, after the institution’s recent takeover by the Federal Government.Daniel made the announcement during a midterm assessment and review tour of Ijebu North East Local Government at the Equity Resort, Erunwon, where he also facilitated free medic...

A total of 135 participants have successfully completed a vocational training programme organised by JCI Rockcity under the Oba Saka Matemilola Skills Acquisition Project, held at the Olowu Palace, Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun State.The programme, which ran from March 3 to March 7, 2026, attracted 343 registrations, with about 50 young single mothers among the active participants, highlighting the project’s focus on empowering vulnerable groups with practical, income-...

Security agencies in Nigeria have pledged full collaboration with the Ogun State Government to ensure smooth Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo.The commitment was made on Monday during a strategic security meeting between state government officials and key security agencies at the airport in Ikenne Local Government Area.Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Transportation, Gbenga Dairo, said the airport possesses the re...

The sporting community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of Coach Adegboye Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles, who passed on recently.A statement from the National Institute for Sports expressed both gratitude and sorrow, describing Onigbinde as a “pillar in the foundation of Nigerian football” and a legend whose discipline, courage, and football intelligence left an indelible mark on the game in Nigeria.The institute recall...

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration has rescued the country from the edge of bankruptcy, emphasizing that the nation’s economy is gradually improving.The President made the statement on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Speaking at the gathering, Tinubu noted that his government inherited a difficult economic situation but had taken ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for a credible and transparent governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, stressing that the sanctity of the ballot must be protected as the state prepares for a politically significant contest ahead of the 2027 general elections.The governor made the call on Monday while receiving members of the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee at the Government House in Osogbo.Addressing the vis...

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State, challenging a ruling of the Federal High Court in Akure in a suit questioning his eligibility to contest a future governorship election in the state.In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court held that the trial court acted within its powers when it granted an application by the plaintiff, Akindele Egbuwalo, to amend his ori...