Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Ogun State Government on Monday sealed off Asoludero Court, the Conference Hotels, and its annex in the Sagamu Government Reserved Area (GRA), properties owned by former Governor and serving Senator for Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The move followed a quit notice issued last Friday by the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, which cited violations of the Ogun State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law No. 61 of 2022. According to officials from the Authority’s Sagamu Zonal Office, the buildings failed to comply with planning regulations and were lacking appropriate permits. Fresh sealing and demolition notices…

The newly appointed Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Akin Olowokere, tragically passed away on Monday morning after collapsing during a training session. Olowokere, who was one of the recently appointed coaching staff at 3SC, reportedly slumped on the pitch during the team’s morning practice in Ibadan, Oyo State. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Online that he was immediately rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Details surrounding the cause of his sudden death remain unclear, with no official statement released as of press time. A former player for Sunshine Stars of Akure, Olowokere transitioned into coaching and…

Senator Gbenga Daniel, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, has categorically refuted widespread rumours suggesting that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is currently hospitalised in an undisclosed London medical facility. Speaking during a visit to the Senate President in London, Senator Daniel revealed that he had made a brief stopover in the UK capital to personally inform Akpabio of his intention to return to Nigeria for the upcoming 16th August bye-election. The poll aims to fill the vacant Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State, left open following the passing of Hon Adewumi Onanuga, the former Deputy Whip of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate in the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Adewale Murphy Olatunji, are facing growing public outrage after reports emerged that the party allegedly distributed sachet alcohol as part of its campaign souvenirs. The incident, which took place during a recent campaign outreach in the constituency, has drawn sharp criticism from residents, civil society organisations, and political observers, who have described the gesture as “insensitive,” “irresponsible,” and “an insult to the values of Ibadan North.” Residents expressed shock and disappointment over the choice of campaign material, citing concerns about alcohol abuse and the…

A wave of political and public backlash has followed the Federal Government’s failure to formally recognise three Nigerian schoolgirls from Yobe State, who recently brought international acclaim to the country by winning top honours at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London. Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli stunned the world with their exceptional performance in English language proficiency, debate, and talent categories, outshining thousands of participants from nearly 70 countries. Their victory placed Nigeria firmly in the global spotlight for academic achievement. While the Yobe State Government, under Governor Mai Mala Buni, announced plans for…

Leke Abejide, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the current House of Representatives member for Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has issued a stark warning to Nigerians about prominent coalition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi. In a recent interview on the Mic On podcast, Abejide criticised these political figures, arguing that they are neither infallible nor messianic figures. He pointed out that all of them have previously held governmental positions, yet Nigeria did not prosper significantly during their tenure. “Did Nigerians enjoy…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed rumours circulating on social media about the non-issuance of a Certificate of National Service (CNS) to corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, code number LA/24B/8325. In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC described claims that Rita was denied her certificate due to critical remarks about the government as misleading and false. “Contrary to false claims that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) due to critical remarks about the government, this assertion is entirely unfounded and false in its entirety,” the statement…

Leke Abejide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise and ADC lawmaker representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election even if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest. Speaking on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Abejide predicted that Tinubu would secure more than 32 states in the forthcoming election, potentially losing only in Anambra and Ebonyi States. “My prayer is that they should run like that (on different political platforms) and Asiwaju will win 32 states,” Abejide said.…

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has called on political and traditional leaders in Southern Nigeria to unite in defending President Bola Tinubu against a small faction of elites from the North who are allegedly determined to sabotage his 2027 re-election bid. Speaking to journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye praised Tinubu as a longstanding ally of the North, who has consistently supported the region’s political interests. He argued that the President therefore deserves robust backing from the North for a second term in office. However, Oyintiloye voiced concern over a splinter group…

The Osun State Government has once again urged the Federal Government to release local government allocations belonging to the state, a move seen as crucial to alleviating hardships in local communities. This renewed call was made in a statement issued on Sunday by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. The appeal aligns with a recent Court of Appeal judgement on Osun State’s local government leadership dispute, which affirmed the legitimacy of the elected chairmen and councillors from the February 22, 2025 local government elections. The state government emphasised that these elected officials are, by law, the rightful…