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The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has congratulated the government and people of the state on the celebration of its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a testament to Ogun’s resilience, growth and leadership trajectory. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mrs Oluwaseun Boye, and Secretary, Mr Kunle Olayeni, the body commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for steering the state into its Golden Jubilee and laying foundations for sustained development. The institute said since its creation on February 3, 1976, Ogun had evolved into one of Nigeria’s most progressive states, leveraging its human and…

By Amzat Semiu Abiola Today, February 3, 2026,  marks a historic milestone for Ogun State as it celebrates 50 years since its creation. Over half a century of progress, resilience, and cultural richness, Ogun State has grown from humble beginnings to become a vibrant hub of education, industry, and heritage in Nigeria. A Brief Historical Journey Ogun State was carved out of the old Western Region on February 3, 1976, under the military administration of General Murtala Muhammed. The vision was to create a state that could harness the potential of its people, rich natural resources, and strategic location. Over…

Abioye Zainab Residents of Ajíregùn community and 11 other villages in Sagamu on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the palace of the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, expressing outrage over alleged land grabbing and intimidation by a man identified as Kamilu Lamina, popularly known as Sir K Oluwo. The protesters accused Lamina of forcefully claiming ownership of their farmlands, an act they said has restricted access to their lands and deprived many families of their primary source of livelihood. Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Say No to Sir K Oluwo” and “Say No to Ajagungbale,” the…

….Derivation Revenue Of N96bn Paid To Oil-Producing States ….VAT Revenue Jumps By N350bn In December …Statutory Revenue Drops by N105bn From November Daud Olatunji The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Monday disclosed that a total of N1.969 trillion was distributed to the federal government, states, and local councils in December 2025, with value-added tax (VAT) revenue surging by N350 billion. According to a communiqué signed by Bawa Mokwa, FAAC’s Director of Press and Public Relations at the Accountant-General’s office, the total distributable revenue comprised N1.084 trillion statutory revenue, N846.507 billion VAT, and N38.11 billion from electronic money transfer…

The Ogun State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) have faulted the performance of the state government as Ogun marks its 50th anniversary, accusing the administration of poor economic planning, lack of transparency and exclusion of critical stakeholders from governance. Speaking on the golden jubilee on Monday, the Ogun LP Chairman, Olaolu Samuel, said the state had failed to maximise its vast human and natural resources despite its strategic location and proximity to Lagos, which should place it among Nigeria’s top revenue-generating states. Samuel criticised the operations of some foreign-owned firms, particularly Chinese companies,…

No fewer than 100 worshippers and residents were narrowly spared death on Monday after soldiers evacuated a suspected explosive device discovered within the premises of a church in Aba, Abia State. The object was reportedly unearthed at the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, during excavation works for a new perimeter fence, following the state government’s ongoing road expansion project in the area. Eyewitnesses said church members had been digging around the parsonage when they stumbled on a large metallic object. One of them was said to have carried it towards a nearby borehole before the presiding priest raised an…

The National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday restrained the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on a planned mass protest against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration. Justice Emmanuel Sibilim issued the interim order following an ex parte application filed by the FCT minister and the FCTA, seeking to stop the unions and their leaders from proceeding with the protest scheduled for Tuesday or any other day pending the hearing of a motion on notice. The suit, marked NICN/ABJ/30/26, was filed by James Onoja, SAN, on behalf of…

A Sharia Court sitting in Katagum, Bauchi State, on Monday sentenced Ibrahim Umar, popularly known as Maidada, to life imprisonment for the brutal killing of two men whose bodies he secretly buried in a forest grave. The convict was found guilty of murdering Kabiru Idi and Muhammad Bello in Taranka Forest, where he reportedly dug a pit and concealed their remains after the crime. Prosecuting counsel, Barrister Muhammad Ali, told the court that Umar admitted the offences at the outset of the trial and accepted the court’s judgment without contest. Speaking with journalists after the ruling, defence counsel, Barrister Ibrahim…

Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has said the existence of cabals is inevitable in every government, stressing that no leader operates without an inner circle of trusted aides. Gambari made the disclosure during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme monitored on Monday, while reflecting on the legacy of the Buhari administration. He explained that presidents are largely shaped by the quality of people around them, noting that some advisers choose to tell leaders only what they want to hear, rather than what they need to know. “A president can only be…

Residents of Umuodu village, Okpuno, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State were thrown into shock on Sunday after a newborn baby was found abandoned inside a bag at a roadside shop. The baby was discovered by a nurse, Mrs Mercy Iloanya, when she arrived at her shop along Pope John Paul Seminary School Street. According to her, she noticed a tote bag placed suspiciously in front of the shop and alerted a passer-by, who confirmed that the baby was alive. “I was shocked when I opened the bag and saw a newborn baby inside,” Iloanya said. “We…