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A certified environmental consultant to federal and state government agencies, Alhaji Chief Muhammad Jamiu Badmus, has been installed as the new Baba Adeen of Baleeshi community in Ogun State in recognition of his piety, humility, and deep understanding of the Holy Qur’an. The installation, held on Friday in the presence of prominent personalities who graced the occasion, also saw his wife, Modinat Badmus, honoured with the title of Alaseye Adeen Baleeshi. The Islamic leadership of the community announced the elevation jointly through prominent clerics, including Imam Abdul Gafar Popoola, the Aare Olomookewu in Gbaguraland, and the Chief Imam of Baleeshi.…

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian entrepreneur and healthcare professional, Toba Ogunremi, has financed  life-saving emergency surgeries and cleared hospital bills for 43  indigent pregnant women and new mothers in Ogun State, in a targeted intervention aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths. The initiative, carried out across selected public health facilities in the state, covered critical obstetric emergencies including Caesarean sections, eclampsia, prolonged labour, cord prolapse and post-delivery complications. Ogunremi also settled outstanding hospital debts that had kept several new mothers in detention after childbirth, in some cases over relatively small sums that delayed discharge and extended suffering. Among the beneficiaries was…

…Salako says consensus emergence of Adeola historic for Ogun West Daud Olatunji Coalition support groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Friday staged a solidarity parade in Ayetoro, mobilising grassroots backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition, which included the City Boy Movement, Caucus 7202, and the Ogun West Assembly, marched through major streets of Ayetoro, the local government headquarters, in a colourful procession that drew party faithful,…

….Police, Military Operations Linked To Wave Of Controversial Killings …Civil Society Calls For Urgent Institutional Reforms Daud Olatunji Fresh concerns have been raised over Nigeria’s human rights record as civil society organisations and rights monitors allege that about 3,000 Nigerians have been killed in suspected extrajudicial circumstances between 2020 and 2026. The figure, drawn from combined reports by human rights organisations, sharply contrasts with conservative estimates of about 900 deaths within the same period, underscoring what activists describe as a “deepening crisis of unlawful killings and institutional impunity.” The latest outrage follows the viral killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in…

Nigeria’s organised labour has issued a stark warning over the state of the nation, rejecting the Federal Government’s economic growth claims and threatening to direct workers to stay at home if worsening insecurity persists across the country. At the 2026 May Day celebration, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress delivered a joint address that painted a grim picture of deepening poverty, rising violence, and what they described as a failing social contract. Presidents of the unions, Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, said the current economic realities contradict official narratives of progress, insisting that the benefits of reforms…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered stolen vehicles and weapons in a series of intelligence-driven operations across the state. The suspects — Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi — were apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Robbery Squad following investigations into multiple cases of vehicle theft within Ogun and neighbouring states. The Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the breakthrough came after detectives intercepted Olarewaju with a suspicious vehicle number plate. He said the arrest led to the capture of Ayinde, identified…

The Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Arc. Dr. Koye Jolaoso, has commended members of staff of the institution for their dedication and resilience, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to repositioning the polytechnic for sustainable growth. Jolaoso gave the commendation in a statement signed by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, ‘Yemi Ajibola to mark the 2026 International Workers’ Day. He  described the workforce as the driving force behind the achievements recorded under his leadership. He acknowledged the sacrifices and diligence of staff members, noting that their unwavering support has remained critical to the ongoing rebranding and transformation agenda…

Amid renewed xenophobic violence in South Africa, the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, has commenced arrangements to evacuate willing Nigerians, offering free repatriation flights to those opting to return home permanently. The development follows a surge in anti-foreigner protests across major cities, including Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, where foreign nationals—particularly Nigerians—have reportedly been subjected to harassment, looting, and violent attacks. President of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, confirmed the evacuation initiative in an interview, noting that many Nigerians had already indicated interest in returning due to the worsening security situation.…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State have endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, in a move aimed at fostering unity ahead of the poll. The decision was reached on Friday during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, the state capital, attended by prominent party chieftains and political figures. Among those present were former senator Ayo Adeseun, former Oyo APC chairman Akin Oke, Director of the South West Development Commission, Fatai Ibikunle, and former Secretary to the State Government, Akin Olajide. Speaking after the meeting, Adeseun said the endorsement…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said his administration is treating insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that the twin challenges pose grave threats to livelihoods, productivity and national stability. Tinubu, who spoke through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at Eagle Square, said the government had prioritised urgent interventions under its Renewed Hope Agenda to tackle the crises. He stressed that decent work cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and economic hardship, noting that insecurity and poor wages continue to disrupt economic activities across farms, factories…