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By Ajibola Fowowe The Lagos State Government in its bid to ease traffic recently demolished Alaba Rago Market in Ojo, a major hub for Nigerian traders. The market specializes in cattle, grains, perishable food items, and general merchandise. It was gathered that the Lagos State government through its agency visited the market in June for validation, and inspection. The demolition took place between 17th -20th August, 2025 The demolition was rapid and it displaced thousands of traders, resulting in estimated losses of over N20 billion. Many traders claimed they received no prior notice, and the exercise was carried out without…

By Muhammed Akindele A Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to help secure his removal from the Federal Government’s wanted list. Igboho, who was declared wanted by the Department of State Services (DSS) in July 2021 over alleged stockpiling of arms, made the appeal during a visit to the monarch’s palace in Ile-Ife on Saturday. He apologised to the Ooni for past verbal attacks, describing him as a father figure, and also sought his intervention in unfreezing his bank accounts. “I am still on the Federal…

By Muhammed Akindele The Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared full commitment to holding the party’s elective National Convention on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The governors, who met in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday, made their stance clear despite recent remarks by Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, who dismissed the decision of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and claimed ignorance of the convention. Wike had vowed that there would be no peace in the PDP unless the South-South congress conducted by his allies — which produced Dan…

By Muhammed Akindele The Nigeria’s military says it has killed 35 jihadists in a series of air strikes near the country’s north-eastern border with Cameroon. In a statement released, the military said the strikes were carried out in four locations to prevent an attempted attack on ground troops by the insurgents. Nigeria has battled jihadist groups for more than a decade, alongside violent criminal gangs, sectarian clashes, and widespread kidnappings for ransom. More than 35,000 people have been killed and over two million displaced in the conflict, according to the United Nations. On Saturday, a coalition of prominent Nigerians, including…

Benue Assembly Suspends Four Lawmakers Over Alleged Plot to Oust Speaker By Muhammed Akindele The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday suspended four members accused of plotting to impeach the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh. The suspended lawmakers are Alfred Aondoaver (Makurdi North), Shimawua Emmanuel (Vandeikya II), Cyril Ikong (Oju II), and Abu Umoru James (Apa). Majority Leader Saater Tiseer, who moved the motion, alleged that the four held a secret meeting at the Government House to mobilise against the Speaker despite a recent vote of confidence passed in him and Governor Hyacinth Alia. “On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the House…

By Ajibola Fowowe Minister Of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has emphasized the importance of mental health for Nigerian youths as the basis for excellence, and national productivity. He made this known in Abuja at the launch of the Circular Economy Youth Empowerment Initiative (CEYEI) . On Thursday, 21st August, 2025. He urged Nigerian youths to embrace creativity by turning waste into wealth, stressing that this would not only generate income but also promote environmental cleanliness and sustainability. Highlighting various initiatives of the ministry, Olawande listed the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA), which focuses on youth protection and capacity building; digital…

By Muhammed Akindele Sokoto State was thrown into mourning on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after a boat carrying about 50 passengers overturned, leaving many feared dead. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), 25 passengers have so far been rescued, while another 25 remain unaccounted for. “No bodies have been recovered as of Tuesday morning,” the agency disclosed. Officials said the vessel, which was conveying women, children, and motorcycles to Goronyo Market, a major hub for food produce in the region, overturned on Sunday. Zubairu Yaro, Chairman of Goronyo Local Government, noted that rescue operations have been hampered by…

By Muhammed Akindele The Aláàfin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has ordered the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to immediately revoke the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland recently conferred on Ibadan business mogul, Engineer Dotun Sanusi. In a statement issued on August 19, 2024, by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Alaafin described the Ooni’s action as a direct challenge to his authority, insisting that only he reserves the power to confer titles covering the entire Yorubaland. “The attention of the Alaafin of Oyo and the Titan of Yorubaland, Oba…

By Muhammed Akindele Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of the father of the State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, the late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo passed away on Monday at the age of 83. Mr. Fanwo noted that tye deceased would be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites. “The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who returned to his Creator a few hours ago…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will hold in 811 centres across the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sam Olumekun, INEC national commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement issued after the commission’s regular meeting in Abuja. Mr Olumekun stated that for easy identification, INEC would be deploying an online CVR Live Locator to assist citizens in locating their registration centres nationwide. He noted that, as earlier announced by the INEC, the CVR would resume on 18 August with the online pre-registration, while the in-person registration…