Ogun State

Nigeria 2027 election preparations and legal challenges

37 clusters · 113 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Nigerian political leaders call for electoral integrity ahead of 2027

Political mobilization for Nigeria’s 2027 elections is intensifying through formal party structuring, shifting allegiances, and heightened tension. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the All Progressives C

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

268 clusters · 260 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Nigerian troops foil terrorist ambushes in Zamfara and Sokoto

Throughout late 2026, Nigerian security forces conducted extensive operations to combat kidnapping and terrorism, though they faced significant casualties and ongoing challenges. In August, police and military operations

Nigerian teacher welfare and incentive programs

4 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: VCDF and Sterling Oil celebrate teachers in Nigeria

In celebration of World Teachers’ Day 2026, the Nigerian Federal Government and various state governments have introduced several incentive and welfare programs for educators. The Federal Government announced a program

EFCC enforcement actions in Nigeria

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: EFCC conducts cybercrime raid and theft prosecution in Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has conducted several enforcement operations targeting illegal industrial activities and financial crimes. In Ogun State, the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 arrested

Nigeria 2027 election political developments

250 clusters · 206 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria: Political mobilization intensifies ahead of 2027 elections

As the 2027 election cycle advances, the administration of President Bola Tinubu faces escalating criticism regarding economic hardship and election integrity. While the President has directed governors to reduce public

Nigeria 2027 election political preparations

9 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: President Tinubu holds massive political rally in Kaduna

Political preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have intensified across several states, involving candidate selections, legislative outlining, and calls for peaceful campaigning. In Kano State, the Independen

Nigeria expands CNG and EV initiatives amid spending queries

10 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces transport challenges as CNG adoption grows

Nigeria continues to expand its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to mitigate rising fuel costs. To deepen the transition, Ismael Ahmed, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Comp

Crime and theft in Ogun State

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ogun State Police arrest theft suspect in Itori

The Ogun State Police Command has conducted several operations targeting theft and vandalism within the state. In the Arigbajo axis, police arrested Shobande Taofeek for the alleged theft and vandalism of railway infras

Nigeria robotic surgery academy inauguration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria launches first robotic surgery academy in Ogun State

Nigeria has inaugurated the Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) Robotic Surgery Academy in Redemption City, Ogun State. The institution is a collaborative project involving RoboMed Global, the National Postgraduate Medical C

Pangolin illegal wildlife trafficking and conservation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Customs Service rescues five live pangolins in Ogun State

Pangolins face persistent threats from illegal trafficking driven by demand for their scales and body parts in Asian markets, despite an international trade ban established in 2016. Various African regions serve as captu

NAFDAC enforcement against prohibited products in Nigeria

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's NAFDAC uncovers storage site for counterfeit alcohol bottles

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has conducted large-scale enforcement operations in Nigeria to seize prohibited goods. In early October 2026, NAFDAC officials seized approximatel

Shooting and recovery of Nigerian comedian Broda Shaggi

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Comedian Broda Shaggi details recovery from stray bullet injury

Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Animashaun Perry, professionally known as Broda Shaggi, has emerged from a months-long hiatus following a shooting incident in March 2026. The incident occurred while Perry was filming

Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan health and passing

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Daughters of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan announce film careers

In late September 2026, veteran actor Peter Fatomilola expressed regret regarding the health struggles of colleague Taiwo Hassan, noting he was unaware of the medical condition until Hassan’s daughter sought public assis

NNPC Limited operational and infrastructure developments

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigeria plans to list NNPC and NLNG to boost market value

NNPC Limited reported a 33% increase in profit after tax for the 2025 fiscal year, reaching ₦7.2 trillion, up from ₦5.4 trillion in 2024. This growth occurred despite a revenue decline of approximately 23% to 24%, fallin

West Africa drug crackdown intensifies, massive seizures

70 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: NDLEA arrests 85-year-old woman and five others in Edo State drug raids

Throughout late 2026, the NDLEA has intensified its operations, shifting focus toward dismantling the financial structures of drug cartels. Chairman Buba Marwa has directed investigators to prioritize asset tracing and f

Nigeria marks 66th Independence amid economic debate

9 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigeria enters projected age of prosperity amid reform efforts

Nigeria is marking its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026, a milestone defined by the tension between the nation’s vast potential and persistent systemic challenges. The Federal Government has declared the

Nigeria subnational revenue and debt trends

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Nigeria states and FCT collect N2.64 trillion in PAYE taxes

In 2025, Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated N5.15 trillion in internally generated revenue (IGR), a 40.93 percent increase from 2024. Tax revenue accounted for N3.79 trillion, with Pay

Ogun State governance and development priorities

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Governor Abiodun outlines Ogun economic plans and state police needs

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has addressed key issues regarding fiscal accountability, economic development, and national security in Nigeria. Regarding the removal of petrol subsidies, Abiodun argued that state gov

Fatal road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ogun road crash kills nine people

A fatal road collision occurred in the Bethel area of Ogun State, Nigeria, along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Express Road. The accident, which took place at approximately 4:55 p.m. during rainfall, involved a Toyota Hiace commerci

Solomon Adeola Ogun State governorship campaign

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Solomon Olamilekan Adeola unveils 2027 Ogun State governorship agenda

Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship, has cleared significant legal obstacles to his candidacy after four separate court cases intended to block his b

Cult violence in Nigeria

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Ajah cult attack: Man killed and mutilated in suspected trap

Recent reports indicate a rise in violent cult-related incidents across Nigeria, involving targeted killings and mutilations. In Ogun State, a man named Seyi was killed at Ijako Market after being mistaken for a member

Plateau State NDC gubernatorial candidacy dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Plateau State court restrains NDC governorship candidate

A political dispute has emerged within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections in Plateau State. In mid-September, the Middle Belt Young Political Stake

Severe flooding and emergency response in Nigeria

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Nigeria deploys rescue teams as severe flooding hits multiple states

By late September 2026, the flood situation in Nigeria escalated from a period of high-risk warnings to active severe flooding. While NEMA officials, including Director-General Zubaida Umar and Chief Search and Rescue Of