ABUJA — IN an epoch-making session that fundamentally alters the geopolitical and security landscape of the nation, the Senate, yesterday, passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill establishing state police across the 36 states of the federation. The passage of the executive bill, transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola…
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Customs Boosts Revenue, Cracks Down on Smugglers, Drug cartels, with N4.6bn Seizures In Ogun …Hands over, Sacks of Cannabis Sativa, Cartons of Analgin Injections, Tramadols To NDLEA, NAFDAC The Customs boss said the Command had intensified collaboration with sister security agencies and their In a significant breakthrough on anti smuggling…
The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, has been honoured with the Distinguished Public Service Award in Grassroots Development by the Presidency, joining a select group of public office holders recognised for outstanding contributions to community development and effective service delivery at the grassroots. The award…
Former Governor, Osoba dedicates family house. …..harps on continuos unity, love among family members. Former governor of Ogun state, Chief Olusegun Osoba has called on all Ataba family to continue to show love among themselves, as it is the foundation of a better and united family. Chief Osoba who made…
…Moves to immortalise late Town Planne The Oko Opo Widows Foundation has called on the Federal Government and state governments across Nigeria to establish a dedicated agency or special unit to address the growing socio-economic challenges facing widows and their dependent children. The call was made on Tuesday in…
The Oyo State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the affected communities. The directive was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the state Commissioner…
Popular Nollywood actor, Akin Olaiya, has announced the dissolution of his marriage to his wife, Nafeesat Feenah Hammed, barely a few months after their wedding. The actor made the announcement through a formal letter of marriage dissolution, stating that all efforts to salvage the union had failed after his wife…
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By Kabir Ibrahim There are moments in the life of every administration, when a political controversy ceases to be merely a dispute between rival politicians and becomes a test of governance itself. Such moments demand clarity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the public interest. The controversy surrounding Bello…
Tragedy struck the Ogun State media community on Sunday as retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” and her security guard were found dead at her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident and said…