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A truck accident around the Kara Bridge area on Wednesday triggered a massive gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving hundreds of motorists travelling from Lagos towards Ogun State stranded for several hours. PUNCH Metro reports that travellers heading out of Lagos towards Ogun State were stranded for several hours, with the congestion lasting until about 12pm as motorists struggled to reach their destinations. While inbound traffic to Lagos remained relatively free-flowing, commuters travelling towards Magboro, Ibafo and Mowe endured hours of delays, with queues stretching close to the Lagos State Secretariat as Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officials worked to clear…

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has relieved six commissioners of their appointments as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening his administration. Dr Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), announced the development while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Lafia. Magaji said the affected commissioners were those in charge of the Ministries of Works, Women Affairs, Information, Lands, Science and Technology, as well as Security and Sundry Matters. He explained that the affected officials were asked to step aside to pave the way for fresh ideas and to strengthen governance…

The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, following a bench warrant issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja, after he failed to appear for his arraignment on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Adeyemi’s arrest after granting an oral application by the prosecution, led by Wisdom Madaki, following the defendant’s absence when the case was called. The judge granted an oral application by the prosecution after Adeyemi failed to appear when the matter, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, was called. Opposing…

The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a 71-year-old church leader, Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, whose body was discovered under suspicious circumstances in a hotel in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the development in a statement made available to journalists. According to him, the case was reported at the Akungba Police Division by one Olaseni Sunday Olaoluwa, who said the deceased, his uncle, had travelled to Akungba-Akoko to attend a church programme where he was scheduled to be installed as the Head Baba Aladura of a…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the immediate remand of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Sowore will remain in custody until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, when legal proceedings are scheduled to resume, Vanguard reports. The detention stems from a two-count cybercrime charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), which accuses Sowore of cyberstalking and criminal defamation after he labeled President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in an August 2025 social media post. In August 2025, Sowore posts on X and Facebook, calling President Tinubu…

A political support group in Ogun State, Sustainability of Ogun State and Dapo Abiodun Legacy Beyond 2027, has launched a scathing defence of Governor Dapo Abiodun amid rising political tensions with former governor and senator, Gbenga Daniel. The group, led by its convener, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, accused Daniel of allegedly sponsoring media attacks and “keyboard warriors” against Abiodun over the emerging political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a lengthy statement issued on Thursday, the group described Abiodun as “a performing governor” whose achievements in infrastructure, industrialisation and economic growth had allegedly unsettled his political opponents. The statement came…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening internal crises within the party and broader national challenges. In a statement shared on Sunday on X, Obi said his decision followed deep personal reflection and “silent pains” he had been carrying while navigating Nigeria’s political environment. He described the country’s system as increasingly toxic, saying it had become marked by intimidation, insecurity, suspicion, and discouragement, which he argued often undermines sincere public service. “We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the system that should protect and…

Hon Frank Ilaboya has expressed deep appreciation to the APC stakeholders in the state as he picks his expression and nomination forms to begin his journey to EDHA. “I want to express my deep appreciation to our amiable Governor, His Excellency Monday OKPEBHOLO, our father in Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the State Party Leadership led by Emperor Jarret Tenebe, Owan West Leadership led by High Chief Lucky Ohimai (aka Tarex). Hon Ilaboya promised to pursue the task ahead with total commitment and dedication. “I promise to apply myself with total determination and commitment to this onerous assignment, and by…

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended a priest, Reverend Ifunaya Maduka, from office as Vicar of St Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. Maduka was suspended for six months without pay by the church over alleged fake miracles and arrangee prophesies and his involvement in “practices grossly unbecoming” of an ordained priest of the Anglican Communion. The church under the leadership of Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo (Bishop on the Niger), accused the priest of performing “arranged and manipulated” prophecies and miracles by involving people he knows and pays for the act while presenting…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced Lagos socialite, Mrs Funmilola Ogbuaya, popularly known in social circles as “Ariket,” to 15 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy, aiding, and abetting the trafficking of cocaine. The conviction comes nine years after her co-conspirator, Odeyemi Omolara, also known as Ariyo Olabisi, was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for her role in the same drug trafficking operation. Justice Deinde Dipeolu, who delivered the judgment on Wednesday, held that the prosecution had successfully established its case against Ogbuaya beyond reasonable doubt. After reviewing the arguments of both parties, the judge found her guilty…