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The race for the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State gained momentum on Tuesday as a United States-based pediatrician and public health advocate, Dr Bolaji Marie Odusina, declared her intention to contest the state’s top seat. Odusina, popularly known as Dee Doc, formally announced her ambition at a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat in Abeokuta, where she unveiled a 12-point development agenda focused on healthcare, economic revitalisation and transparent governance. The 62-year-old aspirant described her entry into the race as a mission to address systemic challenges confronting residents, positioning herself as a reform-driven candidate with…

The National President of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association (MAPALUM), Alhaji Ayinde Soaga, has urged newly admitted students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, to prioritise practical skills alongside academic qualifications to enhance self-reliance. Soaga gave the charge on Tuesday during a press conference held on the institution’s campus ahead of the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony and maiden lecture themed, “Building a Solid Foundation: The Synergy of Character and Competence,” scheduled to hold at the OGD Main Auditorium. He stressed that in Nigeria’s current economic reality, possession of certificates alone no longer guarantees employment or financial stability, urging students to…

…Officers Must Wear Name Tags and Force Numbers …Stops Harassment, Confiscation Of Device Daud Olatunji Federal High Court in Warri has affirmed that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers while performing their duties in public. Delivering judgement on Tuesday in suit number FHC/WR/CS/87/2025, Justice H. A. Nganjiwa declared that no law prohibits citizens from filming law enforcement officers during public operations. The court further ruled that officers of the Nigeria Police Force must not intimidate, harass, arrest, or confiscate devices from anyone recording their actions. The court also directed that all officers must wear clearly visible name…

There is growing tension in the ancient city of Benin, Benin City, following sanctions imposed by the Benin Traditional Council on a palace queen, chiefs and staff over the alleged unauthorised entry of a social media influencer into the revered palace. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the council’s Secretary, Frank Irabor, who described the incident as a serious breach of protocol and desecration of the sacred precincts of the palace of the Oba of Benin. Irabor said the influencer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, gained unauthorised access to the palace on March…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the circulation of a counterfeit breast cancer drug in Nigeria, warning that the development poses serious health risks to patients. The agency disclosed that the suspected fake product, Phesgo 600mg, was detected following complaints received by Roche from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. According to NAFDAC, the complaints involved suspected counterfeit batches identified as B2346B16 and C3809C5, which were reportedly presented by patients for treatment. The agency noted that one of the batches, C3809C5, had a vial volume of about 20ml instead of the expected…

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026. The directive was conveyed in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by the SGF, George Akume. According to the circular, the order is in compliance with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls. The document, which was also endorsed by the Permanent…

No fewer than 18 persons have been killed following a violent confrontation between members of a vigilante group and suspected repentant bandits in Katsina State. The state government confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday in Falale and Kadobe villages in Jibia Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the crisis began when vigilantes engaged some repentant bandits in a gun duel. According to him, three suspected bandits were killed during the initial confrontation. He, however, said the development triggered a reprisal attack by armed bandits on…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has sacked six of his appointees and suspended the Chairman of the State House of Assembly Service Commission, Johnbull Shekarau, in a move aimed at repositioning his administration for improved service delivery. The Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos, noting that the decision was part of ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency within government operations. Those relieved of their appointments include the Special Adviser to the Governor on Strategic Communication, Timothy Golu; Liaison Officer for Jos South, Fom Gwottson; as well as Nanbol Rimvyat…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics has raised the alarm over what it described as the worsening financial crisis at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, urging the Ogun State Government to urgently intervene to avert a collapse of operations. The union, in a statement issued by its MAPOLY branch in Abeokuta on Tuesday, said the institution was struggling to remain afloat due to inadequate government funding, declining student enrolment and mounting accreditation challenges. SSANIP lamented that the monthly subvention to the polytechnic had remained stagnant for over a decade despite rising economic realities, stressing that the current allocation of ₦20.75m falls…

A coalition of constituents in Ogun State, under the aegis of Ifo Lokan 2027 MHR Movement, on Tuesday kicked against the reported fourth term ambition of the lawmaker representing Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka, insisting that the seat be zoned to Ifo Local Government ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group declared that “enough is enough,” stressing that allowing the incumbent to seek another term would undermine fairness, equity and inclusiveness within the All Progressives Congress. Speaking at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta, the group’s spokesman, Hon. Femi Akala, who led hundreds of constituents to submit a petition…