The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday, 5 November, 2025, dismissed the application filed by Muyiwa Obanesa Esq, on behalf of Ladi Adebutu and five others asking the court to strike out the criminal charge levelled against them. At the resumed hearing of charge number AB/10C/2023 between the Federal Government of Nigeria vs Ladi Adebutu & 5 ors, the presiding judge, Justice T.A Okunsokan directed the prosecution to proceed to trial. It will be recalled that Ladi Adebutu, who was the gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the 2023 general election was alleged to have been involved in massive…
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The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Anambra State election, Abayomi Shogunle, on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 disclosed that the number of security personnel deployed for the poll had been increased from 45,000 to 55,000 officers. According to Shogunle, by this increase, three security personnel will man each Polling Unit (PU). The CP made this disclosure on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 while monitoring the process of distribution of the materials to the Electoral Officers in charge of each Registration Area (RA). Shogunle also clarified that the personnel include officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Immigration Service, NDLEA, DSS and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 kick-started the distribution of sensitive materials for the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election in Anambra State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra State, Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, monitored the distribution of sensitive election materials to the various local government areas ahead of the gubernatorial election on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 According to Agwu, the distribution was part of the electoral process, urging the electorate to come out en masse on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and exercise their franchise in order to elect candidates of their choice. The State…
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Lewis-Allagoa on Thursday, 7 November, 2025 granted popular Lagos socialite and nightlife promoter, Mike Nwalie, widely known as Pretty Mike, the club’s supervisor, Joachim Hillary (32), bail of N50 million each, with two responsible sureties in like sum. The duo were arraigned on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the court over alleged involvement in drug-related offences. They appeared before the court on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, possession of narcotics, and allowing the use…
As part of measures to ensure effective monitoring of the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 8 November, 2025, Yiaga Africa, an election monitoring group, on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 disclosed that at least 687 observers would be deployed to monitor the poll. The Chair of the 2025 Anambra Election Mission, Yiaga Africa, Dr Asmau Maikudi, made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Awka, the state capital on Thursday, 6 November, 2025. The pre-election press conference in Awka, titled “Anambra 2025: Efficiency, integrity and impartiality will make or mar the election”, was jointly addressed by Maikudi and the Executive…
Police authorities in Ghana on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 confirmed the rescue of a 15-year-old Nigerian girl who was trafficked from Enugu under the pretext of offering her a cleaning job but was forced into prostitution. The police authorities also confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the incident, while the prime suspect is on the run. The Head, Public Affairs Unit of the Western Central Regional Police, Beatrice Turkson, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 said the rescue followed a report by the victim’s father that his daughter had gone…
The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect, warning that any engagements with him as a member of the party are invalid. The party made this known in an official correspondence to the APC National Chairman, drawing attention to what it described as Daniel’s “continued public disregard for party discipline” despite his suspension. The letter, dated October 3, 2025, was jointly signed by the State Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi; and State Secretary, Hon. Tella Aderibigbe. According to the…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has charged stakeholders in the area to support, mobilise, and cooperate with health workers during the upcoming polio vaccination exercise scheduled to commence on Saturday, 8 November and end on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025. Hon. Akinpelu made this appeal during a strategic meeting with the Outbreak Response (OBR) Taskforce, which brought together key community stakeholders, including representatives of the Youth Council, League of Imams, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and Community Development Committee (CDC), among others. “It is imperative that we go all out to educate our people on the…
A recent investigation by the BBC Global Disinformation Unit has cast serious doubt on claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, revealing how the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) and allied Igbo ethnic advocacy groups propagated inflated figures and unverified narratives that have reverberated across international political and religious circles. The report, titled “Are Christians Being Persecuted in Nigeria as Trump Claims?”, was authored by Olaronke Alo and Chiamaka Enendu of the BBC Global Disinformation Unit, alongside Lagos-based journalist Ijeoma Ndukwe. It scrutinises the origins and credibility of claims that over 125,000 Christians have been…
In a renewed drive to promote unity, security, and environmental cleanliness, the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has joined forces with his colleagues from the five Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs): Hon. Adunni Akindele, Mosan-Okunola LCDA; Hon. Abiodun Agbaje, Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA; Hon. Abiodun Ejigbadero, Agbado-Okeodo LCDA; Hon. Idris Balogun, Egbe- Idimu LCDA; and Hon. Lasisi Akinsanya, Igando-Ikotun LCDA, in a bold initiative to “re-invent Alimosho.” At a strategic meeting held at the Alimosho Local Government Multipurpose Hall with selected members of Team Lagos (One Love Alimosho), the Chairmen and stakeholders unanimously resolved to work as…