Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday, 7 August, 2026, commissioned the 3.3-kilometre Adesan Road in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, as he announced the arrest of four additional suspects linked to the abduction of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. Governor Abiodun described the rescue of the students and the arrest of the suspects as a major victory in the state’s war against criminality, declaring that Ogun State would never become a safe haven for criminals. It would be recalled that two members of the kidnapping gang were arrested on Thursday during the operation that led to…
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By Babafemi Ojudu I am going to play a dangerous little game this morning. It will make the BATists happy—at least for a moment—the Obidients furious, and the cynics exclaim, “Ṣé bí we told you? All politicians are the same. He don dey look for job!” Gbogbo wọn ò gbádùn. Well, let the game begin. I am a member of the APC. I am, however, not of the Emilokan persuasion. I am not endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, just as I am not prepared to endorse any of those already lining up to contest the office.…
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, APC chieftain and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement has congratulated the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on the occasion of his birthday. JANDOR extolled the virtues of Hon. Ojelabi, commending his leadership, political maturity, and commitment to strengthening the APC in Lagos State. He acknowledges his contributions to the progress, unity, and continued development of the party and the state. “My Chairman Sir, your birthday presents another opportunity to celebrate your exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to our great party and Lagos State. I pray that…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reaffirmed its commitment to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda by empowering women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve economic independence and sustainable livelihoods. Speaking during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the NDDC Director, Akwa Ibom State Office, Engr. Evong Evong said the Commission remained committed to human capital development, and providing women with the skills and support needed to become self-reliant entrepreneurs and contributors to economic development is one of the many initiatives of the Commission. Evong noted that the annual celebration of…
By Funke Egbemode I was a slim teenager on August 15, 1983, but what I saw was fat and unforgettable. I came close, chest-to-chest close, to death. A big box containing my parents’ certificates and documents was on my head when they stopped me. With eyes red from rage and other things, they bellowed at me.I explained, tears in my eyes and voice.The streets were empty. Residents of Ikirun, in today’s Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, were all behind closed doors. Only “the boys” were on patrol. The sky was dark from smoke rising from burning houses, sawmills…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed has directed security agencies to sustain joint operations against criminal elements, warning that renewed threats require coordinated action to protect lives, property and vulnerable communities across the state. This was as the Governor commended the security agencies for their successful operations against terrorists in Alkaleri Local Government Area, describing the military offensive as a major breakthrough in the state’s fight against insecurity. Governor Bala Mohammed who was speaking during a meeting of the Bauchi State Security Council on Thursday instructed security forces to replicate the recent successes recorded…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Thursday, 6 August, 2026 announced deployment of Commissioners of Police to eight state commands and several strategic formations across the country, reports thegazellenews.com. Disu, who announced the deployment, through a statement on Thursday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the action followed the approval of the Police Service Commission and is aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, enhancing leadership across commands and consolidating ongoing police reforms. The statement gave the names of the newly deployed Commissioners of Police for state commands as: Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Abia; Ayodeji Faniyan, Plateau; Saka Adewale…
The friends of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba on Friday, 7 August, 2026 announced a candlelight and artist night in honour of the deceased actress, reports thegazellenews.com. The announcement comes days after the death of the actress, who died at the age of 40. According to a flyer shared on her Instagram handle on\ Friday, 7 August, 2026 the event will begin at 5pm. The event, tagged “An Evening of Love, Music & Memories”, according to the flyer , is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8 (Blueroof), Ikeja, Lagos. The August 11 candlelight and artist night is…
By Dr. George Agbakahi I have read with considerable amusement the social media outburst by Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, in which he advances the tired, judicially interred fallacy that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is disqualified from office because certain primary and secondary school certificates were not exhibited to INEC. Mr. Okonkwo, a man who wears the dual caps of Nollywood thespian and constitutional commentator, has once again mistaken a movie script for the law reports. Let me offer him a free remedial class in Nigerian constitutional law, and some elementary logic, if he has…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has organised a stakeholders’ fair reaffirming its commitment to sustaining monetary and financial system stability through policies targeted at controlling inflation, ensuring price and supporting long-term economic growth. The Apex Bank also reiterated its dedication to promoting financial inclusion, enhance public awareness of the bank’s operations and obtain feedback on its policies and services. Speaking at a one-day stakeholders’ fair held at Bajahuni Hall, Bauchi, on Thursday, 6 August, 2026, to promote financial inclusion, enhance public awareness of the bank’s operations, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor…