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In a horrifying and heinous crime that sent shockwaves through Ogun State, a 20-year-old monster named Ridwan has mercilessly murdered his own flesh and blood in a twisted quest for riches. The grim tale unfolded in the dead of night, as vigilant officers of the Ogun State So-Safe Corps patrolled the eerie village of Oshoku in Ijebu North Local Government Area. What they stumbled upon would haunt them forever. A chilling scream pierced the silence, leading these brave officers to an unassuming building. Inside, they discovered a gruesome scene – the lifeless body of a man, cruelly slaughtered,…

In the face of relentless pressure from various quarters, urging me to present ‘my side of the story,’ I find it imperative to address the relentless deluge of unfounded accusations disseminated by officials of the Ogun State government regarding my report on August 5, featuring the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi. Drawing upon my extensive 15-year career as a consummate journalist, I vehemently reject any insinuation of propagating falsehood. To elucidate, I received an exclusive lead regarding Talabi’s interrogation at the DSS headquarters. Being a dedicated fact-checker, I diligently attempted to contact Mr. Talabi, seeking his…

Daud Olatunji The chairman of Ijebu East local government Area of Ogun State,Wale Adedayo has ruled out plans to withdraw the letters written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alleging the  missing of councils’ funds since 2019. Adedayo who threw caution into the air following his daring move to challenge the alleged withholding the council funds by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, said despite the apology tendered by his colleaques on his behalf, he remains resolute on the probe of the alleged misappropriation of the councils funds. Speaking shortly after he was suspended by some councilors of…

A 25-year-old housewife, Ruqayya Mukhtar on Thursday told a Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna that her husband had not slept with her for two years. The complainant who prayed court to dissolve her marriage to one Naziru Hamza also complained that her husband assaulted and insulted her. On his defence, the defendant denied all allegations saying he tried his best to satisfy his wife sexually. “Since I go out to seek for daily bread, I sometimes come home late and tired but my wife doesn’t understand, she always demands intimacy. “I oblige many times and…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been formally petitioned to launch an investigation into the allegations of bribery involving members of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee.  This committee is currently tasked with probing alleged job racketeering and mismanagement of the Integrated Personnel Payment Information System (IPPIS) within Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).  It is alleged that committee members have been extorting bribes from universities, polytechnics, and various MDAs. The development follows a statement from Engr Yahaya Mohammed, Chairman of the Committee of Federal Polytechnics’ Rectors, who expressed his lack of…

Amidst an unfolding saga, suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo has voiced his determination to fight against what he perceives as unjust treatment.  Adedayo, who blew the whistle over alleged missing council funds from 2019 till date which indicted the Ogun state governor of masterminding zero allocation. The allegation was refuted  by the governor, claiming that he even helped the council’s with state funds every month to augment it’s expenses. But,Adedayo  in a bold assertion, proclaimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would soon extend its scrutiny beyond the current situation, potentially involving key figures…

The 2023 Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Ogun State, Asiwaju, Tony Ojeshina,has condemned the approach adopted by the state governor over the allegation of missing local government funds. Abiodun has reportedly gone after the whistle blower, the chairman of Ijebu- East ,Wale Adedayo raise the dust over zero allocation. This allegation shattered the  peaceful atmosphere of the  State was disrupted as a series of alarming events unfolded, drawing attention to what Ojeshina  called  a “gestapo-style” leadership approach by  Abiodun.  The state’s local government administration has come under scrutiny, sparking concerns among citizens and…

The armed forces have recorded substantial successes, as 39 terrorists were neutralized, 157 individuals were apprehended, and 109 hostages were rescued during a series of strategic operations over the past two weeks. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this triumphant announcement during a bi-weekly press briefing held in Abuja. The operations spanned various regions of the country and signify a significant leap forward in the ongoing efforts to counter insurgency. Buba revealed that the daring troops of Operation Hadin Kai executed a meticulously planned ambush in the North-East, effectively capturing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Gwoza and Tarmuwa…

A verdict was delivered by the Grade 1 Area Court in Lugbe, Abuja, as a 23-year-old motorcyclist, Shalom Yusuf, bagged a  five-month prison sentence for the theft of N10,000. Yusuf, a resident of Games Village in Abuja, found himself sentenced on Thursday, August 31, 2023, after entering a plea of guilty to charges of criminal trespass and theft, both of which carried a two-count indictment. Appearing before the court, the convicted individual earnestly sought leniency from the presiding judge. According to the prosecutor, Stanley Nwaforaku, the complainant, Uche Uzondu from Jedo Estate Airport Abuja, apprehended Yusuf on…

The National Ginger Association of Nigeria has sounded the alarm over a significant setback in the 2023 ginger season in southern Kaduna, as a mysterious disease wreaks havoc on the region’s ginger crops. Preliminary estimates reveal that the state’s economy has suffered a staggering loss exceeding N10 billion due to this unforeseen calamity. Squadron Leader Nuhu Dauda (retd.), the National President of the Association, conveyed the distressing news from Kachia, Kaduna State. He passionately appealed to both federal and state authorities to swiftly implement essential measures to contain the spread of this devastating disease and mitigate its…