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Daud Olatunji A real estate firm, Obatob Properties Limited, has threatened legal action against the Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), over what it described as a defamatory press conference that allegedly tarnished its corporate image. The demand was contained in a letter dated April 4, 2025, and issued by Palmstars Solicitors on behalf of Obatob Properties. The letter referenced the Attorney General’s widely reported press conference of April 3, 2025, during which the company was allegedly portrayed as fraudulent and accused of colluding with land grabbers. In the media briefing, which received prominent…

The Federal Government has declared a nationwide “bridge emergency” and is set to deploy robotic machines to inspect underwater portions of bridges across Nigeria, in a decisive move to enhance infrastructure safety and reduce maintenance costs. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made the disclosure on Sunday during a stakeholders’ meeting on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Umahi said the Federal Government had concluded plans to acquire high-tech robotic diving machines to replace the current method of hiring human divers for underwater assessments, which he described as “unsustainable and expensive.” “We are going to locate a robotic…

The Senate has rejected claims that it merely rubber-stamps decisions from the executive arm of government, insisting that its legislative actions reflect thoughtful deliberation and national interest. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, made this known during an interactive session with journalists over the weekend at his Ilawe-Ekiti country home in Ekiti State. Adaramodu, who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District, said the current National Assembly is committed to productive engagement with other arms of government without surrendering its independence. “What is the meaning of being a rubber stamp?” he queried. “Does it mean that if…

No fewer than 156 Nigerians have died and 1,858 others infected by Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across 23 states since the start of the current meningitis season, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has disclosed. In its latest CSM situation report, the NCDC warned that the outbreak remains active in several high-burden states, with Kebbi, Sokoto, and Katsina leading the grim tally. Kebbi alone accounts for 881 suspected cases—almost half of the national total—followed by Sokoto with 303 and Katsina with 158. The Centre revealed that 10 states currently account for 94 per cent of all suspected cases, listing…

The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has thrown its weight behind the sit-at-home directive issued by the Osun State chapter of the union to all local government workers, citing security concerns amid a deepening political crisis. The directive follows violent clashes between members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress over the control of the 30 local government councils in the state. The escalating tension has reportedly led to loss of lives, prompting the union to order workers to stay off duty indefinitely. The National President of NULGE, Comrade Aliyu…

No fewer than 30 suspected armed bandits were killed in a fierce gun battle with local vigilantes in the Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on Thursday. The clash, which occurred around 2pm on April 4, followed an ambush laid by a local security outfit known as Yansakai, who had received intelligence that the assailants were en route to launch an attack on a nearby village. According to counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, who cited intelligence sources, the vigilantes intercepted the armed group at the outskirts of the community, triggering a violent exchange of gunfire. “A fierce gun…

Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has revealed how he was scammed of $990 by a man he met online. Bobrisky made the disclosure on his Instagram page, where he expressed shock over falling victim to a romance scam despite being cautious. According to him, the scammer had chatted with him for months, claiming to be based in the United States before later saying he had relocated to Canada. The individual reportedly called him regularly to gain his trust. “He came to my DM, and we got talking for months. He called me almost every…

The Nigeria Police Force has warned against a planned nationwide protest scheduled for Monday, April 7, describing it as “ill-timed” and potentially disruptive to the National Police Day celebration. The protest, organised by the Take-It-Back Movement, is set to demand the repeal of the Cybercrime Act and an end to what the group described as the “military-style emergency rule” in Rivers State under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said while the police are not against citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly, the timing of the protest raised concerns. “The Nigeria…

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bayelsa State Command, has dismissed reports alleging that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being illegally detained at the Okaka Custodial Centre. There had been widespread claims that the former aides have been held since 2019 over accusations of stealing luxury items, including seven gold bangles and jewellery, five Samsung air conditioners, two sets of upholstery chairs, and six Samsung flat-screen televisions, all reportedly valued at N200 million. The suspects were said to be facing 18-count charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder and felony, to burglary. However, reacting to the reports…

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn the invitation earlier extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, in connection with the violent incident that marred the Sallah celebration in Kano State on March 30, 2025. The Force had initially summoned the monarch to provide his account of events that led to the breakdown of law and order during the celebration. However, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed the withdrawal of the invitation. According to Adejobi, the decision followed counsel from…