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Protest Rocks Ogun Community Over Ruler Installation

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5 months ago

March 12, 2025

The people of Olorunda community in Abeokuta North Local Government, Ogun State, have cried out over the alleged plan to impose one Segun Ogunsola

Philip on them as the traditional ruler of the community.

The residents, who stormed the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, declared that Ogunsola was from Gbagura land and not from the Olorunda community, vowing not to allow non-indigene to rule their community.

Residents of the Olorunda community in Abeokuta North Local Government, Ogun State, protesting over ruler installation.
The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Ogunsola is not from Olorunda,” “Ogunsola Segun was never a Baale, He can never be upgraded,” “There is an existing Baale in Olorunda, “Don’t turn Olorunda to war zone,” and “Government should start listening to the poor and powerless on obaship issue.”

Speaking with newsmen during the protest, the Secretary of Kesan Orile/Olorunda community, Chief Johnson Oguntade, disclosed that the residents of the community have kicked against the alleged plan by the state government to install Ogunsola as their monarch, saying that he was not from the community.

He appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene in the matter to forestall the breakdown of law and order in the community, adding that they would not allow any stranger to rule them.

Oguntade said, “Firstly, I want to commend Governor Dapo Abiodun for his excellent performance in Ogun State and his commitment towards ensuring security of lives and properties.

“The reason why we are here today is on the issue of Olorunda, Olorunda is under Yewa in Abeokuta North Local Government, we only install Baale in Olorunda and not king, we already have acting Baale; his name is Chief Ashamu Adegbola Agbomabiwon.

“Olorunda is not under Gbagura. We are calling on the state government to intervene in the matter because we are hearing that some people want to impose one Ogunsola Philip on us as monarch in Olorunda.

“Ogunsola is not the son of the soil, we don’t want war or killings and that is why we are calling on the state government, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiu Hamzat and Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Nr Oluwashina Ogungbade, Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo and Corps Commander of Amotekun, Brig.Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd), to intervene in the matter, we don’t want war in Olorunda, we are law-abiding and peaceful people ”

Also, the youth leader of Kesan Orile, Oyeyemi Abegunrin, added that Ogunsola was never a Baale and can not be upgraded to the status of a king, saying that there is an existing Baale, Chief Ashamu Adegbola Agbomabiwon, who is under Omola of Imala land.

He said, “Ogunsola Segun was never a Baale; he can never be upgraded to the status of a king. Olorunda is not Egbaland, it is Yewa land. Ogunsola Philip is not an indigene of Olorunda; he is from Egbaland, and Olorunda is under Yewa land. Can you see now that he can not rule us in Olorunda?

“We want to call on Ogun State Government to come to our aid in addressing this issue so that it will not lead to crisis in the community, we are peaceful but we will not allow non-indigenes to rule us”.

Abegunrin added that there has been an ongoing case since 2014 and is now at the State High Court 4, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta before Justice Majekodumi relating to the matter.

He, therefore, on behalf of the people of Olorunda, appealed to the State Governor who he said holds the traditional institution in high esteem and would never be part of the use of intrigues and lies to subvert the institution.

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17-year-old Nigerian Named World Best In English At 2025 TeenEagle Finals In London

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7 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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…Outperforms over 20,000 participants from 69 countries

Nafisa Aminu, a 17-year-old student of Tulip International College, Yobe State, has emerged world’s best in English at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals.

The 17-year-old was named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.

The TeenEagle competition is an internationally recognised contest that tests English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills, attracting students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations.

Nafisa’s triumph was confirmed in a statement by the head of her family, Hassan Salifu, who attributed her success to “dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the state government.”

Representing Nigeria, Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, a historic feat that has thrust her into the global academic spotlight and brought honour to Nigeria.

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FG Promotes 30 Senior NCoS Officers To Assistant Controller General

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8 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved the promotion of 30 senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service to the rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections.

The announcement was made in a press statement signed by the NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, on Tuesday.

“The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections,” the statement read.

Abubakar noted that the promotions were made in line with CDCFIB’s commitment to “merit-based advancement, professional excellence, and the continuous strengthening of leadership within the Nigerian Correctional Service.”

“Among the newly promoted officers are twenty-seven general duty officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and operational competence in various formations across the country.

“In addition, three professional officers have also been elevated in recognition of their outstanding service and specialized contributions in the areas of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Public Health,” the statement read.

According to the statement, the promotion exercise was said to align with the ongoing reforms in the Service, a key part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The statement credited the reform momentum to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose efforts were described as “unwavering” and “unprecedented.”

Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, congratulated the newly promoted officers, charging them to rise to the responsibilities of their new roles.

“I urge them to redouble their effort to service delivery, strategic leadership, and the core mandates of reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates,” he said.

He further stressed that the promotions are not merely rewards for past service but “a call to higher responsibility in line with global best practices in correctional management.”

“The Service remains committed to building a motivated, disciplined, and professional workforce capable of meeting the complex demands of modern corrections and public safety,” Nwakuche added.

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Adeleke Flies To US For Davido’s Wedding

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8 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has travelled to the United States to attend the wedding ceremony of his nephew and music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.

Recall, Davido confirmed that he and his wife, Chioma Avril Rowland, will have their white wedding in Miami, Florida, in August 2025.

He made the announcement during an interview on The Breakfast Club, aired on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed Adeleke’s trip in a statement issued on Tuesday, in response to concerns raised by the opposition All Progressives Congress over the governor’s whereabouts.

“Governor Adeleke left Nigeria for the United States via the family’s private jet a few days ago for the wedding of the global music icon, his beloved nephew, David Adeleke.

“His Excellency is extending an invitation to the opposition party to attend the event and share in the joy of the occasion with the Adeleke family.

“Those unable to attend may join virtually,” Rasheed stated.

He noted that Adeleke had not taken any official vacation since assuming office in November 2022 and said the current trip would be short.

“Additionally, from the November 2022 date, the governor has not gone on official vacation.

“For this current trip, the Governor has again chosen to make it a short one to continually attend to crucial state functions.

“Meanwhile, the Governor is in constant communication with his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, who is supervising activities of the government,” Rasheed added.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Osun APC had accused Adeleke of leaving the state without informing residents or formally transmitting power to his deputy. The party described the governor’s absence as “abnormal.”

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the party said, “The question being asked in hushed tones in some public places, inside commercial buses and by motorcycle riders and their passengers in the state, is where could be the whereabouts of their governor for this long.

“As the governor of all and sundry, we as a party need to know the whereabouts of the governor and who has been holding fort for him during his absence from the state since two weeks ago.

“Did the governor duly transmit power to his deputy who is constitutionally covered to temporarily step into the shoes of his principal in his absence?”