The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Ogun State Government to urgently convert the Gateway Industrial and Petro-Gas Institute, Oni, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, from a monotechnic to a full-fledged polytechnic as part of measures to address the challenges confronting the institution.…

…Nigerian New Yorkers like you.” Mamdani cited U.S. international footballer Folarin Balogun, born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents, as an example of Nigerian contributions to American life. He said Nigeria’s cultural influence extended across Africa, describing Lagos and Nigeria as important sources of identity and belo…

…for Dutse–Kano in Jigawa, down from ₦3,500.Further reductions were identified for Ogun and Oyo, while Niger is expanding CNG-supported services between Suleja and Abuja.FG announces cheaper CNG and electric bus fares nationwide. ImagesDelta has developed 22 electric vehicle charging stations. In Ebonyi, the governm…

…were rescued safely and handed over to their families. Nine travellers abducted in Ogun State were also rescued during a joint security operation. According to the police, the victims were found unharmed and later reunited with their relatives after debriefing. In Sokoto State, security personnel prevented armed bandit…

…the decisive breakthrough as the contest ended all square. The result allowed Daniel Ogunmodede’s men to maintain their unbeaten start to the new campaign and lifted them to fifth on the table. It also halted a run of home dominance, as the Kano club had won 10 of their last 11 matches on their own turf before the game…

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo of the APM called on President Tinubu to resign over what he described as worsening insecurity nationwideAjadi's remarks followed the abduction of 19 prospective NYSC members travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom statesKidnappers reportedly demanded N50 million each…

Ogun State Government on Saturday said it had planted about five million trees across the state and restored operations at its nine forest reserves as part of efforts to combat deforestation, protect biodiversity and promote sustainable management of timber resources. The state’s Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludot…

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Ogun State, Rotimi Babajide, has criticised the impact of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are yet to see tangible benefits from the policy despite the sharp increase in petrol prices. Speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta on…

…midfielder Simon Sohm, Young Boys defender Isaac Schmidt, and Strasbourg's Eseosa Aigbogun.Each of those players either committed to or remained with their respective European nations, leaving the Super Eagles without several players who could have strengthened the squad ahead of future competitions.Nigeria, a three-ti…

…Commissioner of Police in charge of Medical Services in Kwara State, Dr. Abdulquadri Balogun, said plans were underway to establish police hospitals across all Area Commands in the state. “The proposed multispecialist expansion is aimed at strengthening access to quality and affordable healthcare, with plans also under…

…prayer song after police approve fresh death probe. >The family's legal counsel, Oladayo Ogungbe, confirmed the approval in a statement dated 29 September 2026. He clarified that the police re-investigation remains active, noting that the process continues independently of the Federal High Court in Abuja's recent dismi…

…>The property in question is located at No. 68 Molade Okoya Thomas Street, off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. It is covered by a certificate of occupancy dated July 4, 1988, and registered as No. 32 at page 32 in volume 1988B of the Lagos State Lands Registry.How the dispute aroseThe case stems from a jo…

…Okwujiako. During the visit, community leaders in Ile-Ife, led by Sooko Adegboyega Ogunwusi, Sooko Laukun of Ife, thanked the Nigerian Army for establishing the 137 Battalion in the town. The visit was part of Mahmuda’s broader effort to assess the locations and ensure that the troops settle in and immediately commence…

…to three suspects arrested for alleged assault and obstruction of police officers in Ogun State. The defendants, Alaba Mulika, 51, Alawode Iyanu, 21, and Temitope Saliu, 29, were charged following an investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, into an incident that occurred on September 29, 2026.…

…Anambra, Delta, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe, Edo, Plateau, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Ogun states showed fares had not changed, and in some areas had gone up. Transport unions in most of these states said they had received no CNG buses, while commercial operators pointed to high fuel prices, costly spare parts and poor…

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has said the decisions Nigerians make today will determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised by The International Friendship League (IFL) to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence An…

— Urges Nigerians to shun health rumours By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has urged Nigerians to disregard rumours about President Bola Tinubu’s health, saying the President is in good health and of sound mind. Sowunmi spoke on Thursday at a town hall m…

…Gas project remained largely a promise on paper. Now, renewed discussions between the Ogun State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) are placing the stalled project at the centre of a broader plan to transform the state’s coastline into an energy, maritime and industrial hub. The talks…

…“On infrastructure, we have spread development across the five zones of Oyo State; Oke-Ogun 1 and 2, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa, and Ibadan. People attest to the fact that this administration has done a yeoman’s job in expanding infrastructure: education facilities, road networks, Light Up Oyo State, hospitals, and more.”…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has held an interfaith prayer session ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious. Adeola, who spoke at the gathering on Wednesday, said he belie…

…move in its quest to unravel what happened before his death.The family’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, disclosed in a statement issued on September 29, 2026, that the Inspector-General of Police had approved their request for a fresh investigation, reports The PUNCH.According to him, the family submitted its petition on Apr…

…Superhighway corridor, connecting northwestern Nigeria toward the South-West. OGUN — Coastal & Industrial Development: Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor, Gateway Deep Sea Port and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone. ONDO — Roads: Development along the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesha–Akure–Benin corridor. OSUN — Housing & Roads:…

…2019, she called me early in the morning that she was detained at a police station in Ogun State following a dispute with her landlord over eviction. I went there, paid for her bail, and saw that her landlord had thrown her belongings out on the street.” Braide told the court that out of compassion, she offered Onuoha…

…the complaint. The prosecution was led by Inumidun Solarin, with B.E. Okeowo and I.E. Balogun, while Anthony O. Agadah represented Isaac. E.I. Ukpabio held a watching brief for the nominal complainant.

…surrounding his death. The family disclosed this through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, in a statement dated September 29, 2026, clarifying that the police re-investigation was ongoing despite the recent dismissal of a suit by the Federal High Court, Abuja. Ogungbe, in the statement obtained by PUNCH Metro, said the Alob…