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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a bold move to drive industrial growth and enhance food security, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ambar Energia, a leading Brazilian energy company. As part of the collaboration, Ambar Energia will establish power plants across the state. …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has outlined reasons for what he described as the failure of democracy across Africa. According to him, African leaders often govern with a small clique, wielding enormous powers with little or no resistance, leading to widespread illegalities and abuse of office. Speaking …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Veteran journalist, Chief Lekan Alabi, has called for greater recognition of the late Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu, who passed away 67 years ago. Speaking in Ibadan on Monday, March 24, 2025, Alabi emphasized that Adelabu deserved to be honoured in a more significant way, including the …

…Observes Jumat Service At Ilaro Central Mosque, Empowers Worshippers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, marked his 58th birthday on Friday, March 21, 2025, by bringing joy to his constituents at a grand ceremony. The …

…Claims of Betrayal and Political Intrigues IWO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has revealed how he played a crucial role in ensuring that Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi became the Ooni of Ife despite his initial concerns over lingering litigation. Oba Akanbi made this revelation in …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – A group under the aegis of Team New Nigeria (TNN) has applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be registered as a political party. The group stated that if registered, it would serve as an alternative to the existing political order. The announcement was …

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Seven Chinese nationals were convicted in late February in South Africa on nearly 160 charges related to human trafficking, kidnapping, debt bondage, labor law violations, and breaches of occupational health and safety regulations. The sentencing is scheduled for late April. Authorities arrested the individuals in 2019 …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Construction work on the Akute-Ajuwon Road in Ifo II State Constituency has reached an advanced stage as engineers have commenced asphalt paving. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of the road, which serves as a major link for residents and businesses in …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has issued a stern warning to all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold the fundamental rights of citizens, particularly in matters of pre-trial detentions. In his directive, IGP Egbetokun reminded officers that the law …

Renowned Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the Nigerian constitution grants excessive power to the President. President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency followed unresolved political unrest in Rivers State. While some …