The Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun has continued to demonstrate a firm commitment to the welfare of workers and retirees in the state, the State and Local Government Pension Fund Management Committees have affirmed. The committees made the declaration after their joint meeting on Friday, November 6, where they reviewed progress made in the ongoing implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) reforms. According to the committees, the government has recorded significant milestones, including the successful enrolment and verification of state and local government employees, consistent remittance of monthly pension deductions, and the approval of palliative support payments…
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Since the death of the 55th Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba ll, on July 13, 2025, the issue of who succeeds the elegant and classy Oba has become a big challenge to the kingmakers and chiefs that are connected to the selection process. Oba Adetona, who joined his ancestors at the ripe age of 91 years after reigning for 65 years, was of the Anikinaiya royal family, one of the ruling houses in the ancient city which is the capital of the Ijebu nation. His death has paved way for the Fusengbuwa ruling house to present…
The President of the Association of Licensed Auctioneers of Nigeria, Musa Kurra, has accused officials of the Nigeria Customs Service of engaging in widespread impunity and violating extant laws in disposal of seized goods and containers. Kurra made the allegation in a statement on Friday, 7 November, 2025, where he described some of the actions of Customs officers in conducting direct allocations of seized items to politically connected companies and individuals as “the reckless disregard for due process” The allegation was made against the backdrop of leaked documents which exposed direct allocation and sales of impounded containers to some firms…
Five members of some international organized criminal groups (IOCG) recently arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the seizure of 68.9 kilogrammes cocaine and tramadol at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos have been sentenced to combined 21 years imprisonment. A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, the trio of Olasupo Oladimeji; Muaezee Ogunbiyi; and Sola Adegoke who are leaders of one of the cartels were arrested following the seizure of 17.9 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in textile materials and local charms going to Sydney, Australia at the export…
In a major milestone for Nigeria’s housing sector, the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has commissioned a 100-unit mass housing estate developed by Family Homes and executed by Karmod Nigeria, marking the first-ever large-scale prefabricated housing project in the country. Completed in under six months, the innovative project demonstrates the power of modern prefabricated construction to deliver high-quality, affordable homes at record speed — a sharp contrast to traditional building methods that often take years. Each of the 100 units in the estate is designed for a lifespan exceeding 50 years with routine maintenance. The development features tarred access…
The Ogun State Police Command has dismantled a chain of notorious Cameroonian criminal syndicate that specialized in luring unsuspecting nationals from their country to Nigeria under the guise of visa procurement and ultimately kidnap them for ransom. Two male members of the gang, identified as Ndzana Kamga Isidore and Tingue Stephen, were apprehended during a raid of their hideout, a two-bedroom flat in the Pakuro area of Mowe. Disclosing this development in a statement, the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson (PPRO), CSP Omolola Odutola, said “On 4th November, 2025, at about 1030hrs, operatives of the Anti-kidnapping…
A call has been made for stricter global sanctions against Russian Federation to compel it to stop the continued attacks of Ukraine. Members of the Diplomatic Community in Nigeria who spoke to our correspondent insisted that the condemnation of Russian attacks on Ukraine has not shown to be sufficient to put an end to the attacks, insisting that something heavier needed to be done to make Russia stop the siege. The European Council had recently adopted a sweeping 19th package of further 69 individual listings and numerous economic restrictive measures targeting key sectors which allegedly fuel Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
The Federal Government has said that the genocide debacle with the United States will be resolved through diplomatic channels. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said this on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, at the 50th Anniversary of Angola, stating that the government will continue to explain the true situation of things in the country. Idris while acknowledging that there are challenges in the country, insisted that the terrorist attacks are not targeted at one religious group. He noted that both Christians and Muslims are victims of terrorists, arguing that the narrative about killings of Christians held by…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi As part of his administration’s determined effort in turning around the economic fortunes of the state, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has concluded another phase of foreign trips, actively seeking foreign investors to develop the state’s economy. According to Abdulllahi Idris Zuru, the Governor remained committed and determined to industrialise the state through partnership with foreign investors despite attempts being made by some hopeless and desperate politicians to scare foreign investors from the state by raising unnecessary security alarm and engagement of political thugs and hooligans in political activities. He noted that having laid…
The world football governing body, FIFA On Thursday, 6 November, 2025 shortlisted Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, for the 2025 FIFA Best Women Goalkeeper Award. FIFA officially announced the launch of the voting process for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, for fans from all around the world to cast their votes for the best players, coaches, and goalkeepers of the year through the official FIFA app. Voting for the FIFA Best Awards will end on Friday, 28 November, 2025 while the awards will be handed out to the winners at a ceremony early next…