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By Peter Omopo The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Ganiyu Egunjobi, has declared support for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate in the forthcoming local government elections. Egunjobi, speaking to journalists on Friday, defended the outcome of the May 10 APC primaries, which has sparked allegations of imposition, particularly in Agege and Orile-Agege, where party members protested against perceived favoritism in the selection of candidates. “The young man deserves to succeed me,” Egunjobi stated, brushing aside accusations that Speaker Obasa was planting loyalists and…

By Peter Omopo  Two members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers—Kabiru Usman Rurum (Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya) and Abdullahi Sani Rano (Karaye/Rogo), both representing constituencies in Kano State—announced their defection during Thursday’s plenary session. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, read their separate letters of defection on the floor, where both lawmakers cited internal crises within the NNPP as the reason for their decision to join the APC. Their departure further underscores the ongoing turmoil within the NNPP and bolsters the APC’s…

By Peter Omopo  Panic spread across Agulu and Nanka communities in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday following the brutal killing of a lawyer and his client by unidentified gunmen shortly after a court session. According to eyewitness accounts, the victims were trailed from the courtroom before being ambushed and shot at the boundary between Nanka and Agulu, along the Amawbia-Agulu-Nanka-Ekwulobia-Uga-Akokwa highway. Sources said the lawyer was handling a high-profile case for the client, which may have drawn the attention of the assailants. “The lawyer was shot first, and as the client tried to flee from the…

By Peter Omopo  The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has pledged a tougher stance on irregular payments and non-compliance in the implementation of constituency projects, promising stricter enforcement of government financial guidelines. This assurance was made in a statement released Thursday by the OAGF’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, following a strategic meeting in Abuja between the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Babatunde Ogunjimi, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Onwusoro Ihemelandu. During the meeting, Ogunjimi reaffirmed the OAGF’s commitment to supporting the…

By Peter Omopo  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University (KASU) has officially suspended its strike, following the state government’s intervention in meeting critical demands raised by the union. Announcing the development during a press conference on Thursday, KASU Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Musa, confirmed that the university has reopened immediately and academic activities will resume without delay. According to Prof. Musa, Governor Uba Sani approved a ₦50 million monthly standing order to support staff welfare and also released ₦146 million to settle part of the outstanding salaries and allowances, including those related to the Students’…

By Sola Ojewusi I am deeply honoured to celebrate my former boss, mentor and guiding light, Aare Dele Momodu as he celebrates another milestone. At 65, Aare Dele Momodu stands as a towering figure in Nigeria’s media, political, and cultural landscape—a rare blend of charisma, courage, intellect, and influence. He is a man of many seasons: journalist, publisher, politician, social commentator, NADECO chieftain, human rights activist, pro-democracy advocate, and friend to both kings and commoners. He is Nigeria’s most travelled journalist, one of the most flamboyant and yet most down-to-earth public figures, a bridge between power and the people, and,…

By Peter Omopo  A Federal High Court in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced a social media content creator, Muhammad Kabir, for abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency in a video posted online. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the conviction in a statement released on Thursday. Kabir, known on TikTok and Instagram by the handle @youngcee0066, was arrested on May 13, 2025, in the Tudun Wada area of Kaduna State. According to the EFCC, Kabir appeared in a video where he was seen spraying naira notes on the ground, stepping on them, and making provocative statements in Hausa.…

By Peter Omopo  The Lagos State Government has announced new working hour restrictions for construction sites across the state, limiting operations to between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed the directive on Thursday during a media briefing in Alausa. He stated that the regulation is aimed at ensuring environmental safety, reducing risks of building collapse, and promoting public well-being. “All those involved in building construction within Lagos State must strictly adhere to the new work schedule,” Olumide said. “Relevant government agencies will enforce compliance.” He added that while…

By Peter Omopo  In a bid to ease overcrowding in correctional facilities across Ogun State, the Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Thursday ordered the release of 67 inmates from three custodial centres. The inmates were freed during a jail delivery exercise held at the Oba Custodial Centre. According to Justice Dipeolu, 35 inmates were released from Sagamu, 20 from Oba, and 12 from the Ibara facility in Abeokuta. Addressing journalists, the Chief Judge explained that the periodic review and release of inmates is part of her constitutional responsibility to ensure the justice system does not unduly punish individuals awaiting…

By Peter Omopo  Tensions flared in Osun State on Thursday as members of the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN), Osun chapter, staged a protest against the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), accusing its staff of unethical practices and customer exploitation. The protesters, who marched through the Osogbo/Ibokun road, carried placards with messages such as “Band is a fraud,” “Enough of IBEDC Exploitation on Transformers,” and “Make meters available to all customers,” demanding an end to what they described as oppressive practices by IBEDC officials. Speaking to journalists, the state chairman of LECAN, Kayode Adebayo, alleged that IBEDC staff…