Barely five days to the crucial August 16, 2025 bye-election for the Ikenne/Remo North/Sagamu Federal Constituency, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun is facing accusations of political intimidation after allegedly threatening to dethrone traditional rulers who fail to deliver votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Multiple palace and political sources told our correspondent that on Friday, August 8, the governor summoned monarchs from the constituency to a closed-door meeting under unusual conditions; they were instructed not to arrive in their personal vehicles but instead transported in government-arranged buses. What followed, sources say, was a tense and blistering session. Abiodun, described…
Author: Seun Oriyomi Odunlami
In an inspiring effort to foster economic growth through entrepreneurship and skills acquisition within the African community in Brampton, Toronto, the Nigerian-based MakeMee Elegant Foundation has joined forces with the Salvation Army to launch the Africa Made Economic Growth Initiative (AMEGI). This noteworthy event is set to take place from August 14th to 16th in Brampton, showcasing the potential of African-made products and the talent within the community. During a meeting with the Salvation Army team in Toronto on the 4th of August, Mrs. Kehinde Adelaja-Okoroafor, the convener of AMEGI, emphasized the importance of globalizing African-made products. She passionately believes…
Top officials of the Plateau State Government, alongside members of the State House of Assembly, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, visited Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area to commiserate with communities affected by recent bandit attacks and to assure them of government’s decisive action to restore peace and security. The high-powered delegation inspected the Mushere Bridge, a strategic link between several communities in the area on the directive of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who has ordered its speedy completion to provide security agencies with unhindered access to protect lives and property. The team, led by the Speaker of the…
The Nigerian Army has recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralising a notorious terrorist commander, arresting criminal suspects, and recovering assorted weapons in its ongoing operations. On 7 August 2025, troops of 3 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Rann Kala in Balge Local Government Area of Borno State repelled an attack by ISWAP/JAS terrorists. During exploitation at first light, troops discovered the corpses of three terrorists, including their top commander, identified as Amirul Fiya (aka Abu Nazir). Blood trails at the scene indicated other terrorists escaped with injuries. The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle,…
From the solemn notes of hymns to heartfelt words of remembrance, the final journey of Navy Captain Caleb Omoniyi Olubolade (Rtd) unfolded over two days of reflection and gratitude. The ceremonies began with a Service of Songs on Friday evening at St. John Military Protestant Church, Bonny Cantonment. Dame Patience Jonathan read from Ecclesiastes 2:1–12, while Mrs. Esther Yemisi delivered the third scripture reading. Between the prayers came waves of tributes—some in person, others pre-recorded—from friends and colleagues across the globe. On Saturday morning, mourners gathered again for the funeral service, after which the cortege moved to the Vaults and…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — August 10, 2025 The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) hosted a dynamic edition of its flagship programme, Meet the Press, featuring Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the House of Representatives seat in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency by-election. Held in Abeokuta on Sunday August 10, 2025 the event provided a strategic platform for Oluwole to unveil his legislative vision, reflect on his political journey, and engage directly with the media on pressing issues affecting his constituency. Oluwole emphasized his commitment to pro-people legislation, pledging to prioritize…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency by-election, Asiwaju Bola Oluwole, has promised to champion laws that will directly improve the lives of Nigerians, with a special focus on youth development, job creation and social welfare, if elected on August 16. Speaking during a campaign rally in Sagamu on Saturday, Oluwole declared that his legislative agenda would be people-centred, aimed at solving everyday challenges and unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s young population. The PDP candidate said “the youth are the backbone and labour force of any country. If we do not create the…
Nigeria’s industrial capacity is set for a significant lift as Inner Galaxy Steel Company, a major player in the domestic steel sector, announced a $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement came during an official visit by the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe to Inner Galaxy’s flagship facility in Abia State on 30 July 2025. Currently producing about 600,000 metric tons annually, the company believes operational enhancements could lift capacity at the Abia site to 1 MMT per…
A renowned security expert and peace advocate, Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, has been inducted as a fellow of the College of Diplomatic Studies and International Relations (CDSIR) in Abuja. He joined 23 other distinguished Nigerians honoured at the institution’s second graduation and induction ceremony for their contributions to peacebuilding and conflict resolution in the country. The well-attended event also marked the graduation of 16 students from the college, which has been at the forefront of training professionals in diplomacy, international relations, and conflict resolution. In his remarks, Otunba Adegbenro commended the college for aligning its mission with President Bola Ahmed…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — August 9, 2025 The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to host Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Remo Federal Constituency by-election, in the concluding edition of its “Meet the Press” series. Scheduled for Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the event will be held at the NUJ Secretariat, Iwe-Iroyin, Abeokuta, and is expected to attract journalists, political analysts, and members of the public interested in hearing Oluwole’s policy agenda and vision for the constituency. In a statement released by Bunmi Adigun on behalf…