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Residents and political stakeholders across several local government areas in Ogun Central Senatorial District have intensified support for the senatoria candidate of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo Bello ahead of the 2027 general election. The growing endorsement was witnessed in communities across Ifo, Ewekoro, Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Obafemi-Owode and Odeda Local Government Areas, where supporters described her as a candidate with the experience, competence and leadership qualities required to provide effective representation at the National Assembly. Speaking during separate grassroots mobilisation activities, party faithful under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said Ogun Central deserves a senator with a proven record of excellence, integrity and commitment to public service. According to the supporters, Prof. Obasanjo Bello’s credentials in public service, education and national development make her the preferred choice to represent the district in the Senate. They expressed confidence that her emergence would bring purposeful representation, quality legislation and effective advocacy for improved infrastructure, youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, education and economic development across the six local government areas that make up Ogun Central Senatorial District. The mobilisation was coordinated by the Ogun Central Senatorial Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, who called on party members and residents to remain united and committed to building a stronger and more prosperous Ogun Central through democratic participation. Supporters maintained that Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo Bello represents a credible alternative capable of delivering responsive and people-oriented leadership for the district if elected in 2027. Mrs. Kemi Adewale, a member of the Iyaniwura Foundation in Ifo, said the group believes Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo Bello possesses the experience and capacity to provide quality representation for Ogun Central. “We have seen her commitment to education, women empowerment and community development over the years. We believe she has what it takes to give Ogun Central a stronger voice in the Senate. That is why many of us are mobilising support for her aspiration ahead of 2027.” Mr. Adebayo Oladipo, another member of the Iyaniwura Foundation in Ifo, described Prof. Obasanjo Bello as a credible and competent leader. “Our support is based on our conviction that Ogun Central deserves effective and people-oriented representation. We are encouraging residents across the district to support a candidate with the experience, integrity and vision to deliver meaningful dividends of democracy.”
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, working in collaboration with members of a local vigilante group, have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made cut-to-size Dane gun with three live cartridges during a routine crime prevention patrol in the Odogunyan area of Lagos state. The arrest, which forms part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to tackle violent crime across the state, followed the interception of the suspects while on patrol. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP, Abimbola Adebisi, on Tuesday, the suspects attempted to flee immediately they sighted the joint security team. However, the operatives swiftly pursued and apprehended them. “A search of a handbag in their possession led to the recovery of one locally made cut-to-size Dane gun and three live cartridges. “The suspects were identified as 32-year-old Arowolo Damilola and 29-year-old Adewale Adeyinka,”he said. Abimbola disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody and are assisting investigators. They will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. Commending the operatives and the local vigilante members for their vigilance and effective collaboration, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. He warned criminals to desist from engaging in any unlawful activities, stressing that the Command would continue to intensify intelligence-led policing and proactive patrols to rid Lagos of criminal elements. The Police Commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or criminal activities through the Command’s emergency response lines, assuring that all information received would be treated with utmost confidentiality. The Lagos State Police Command reiterated that the sustained collaboration between security agencies and community-based vigilante groups remains a critical strategy in strengthening public safety and preventing crime across the state.
A joint operation by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft and the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has resulted in the seizure...
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has called for a unified security alliance between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to defeat terrorism, dismantle cross-border criminal networks, and restore regional stability. General Musa who made the call upon his arrival in Cotonou for a three-day working visit aimed at harmonising regional defence strategies, harped on the need for joint regional action to combat insurgency and secure the Gulf of Guinea. A statement by special assistant on media to the minister Leah Katung-Babatunde noted that the Minister was received at Cotonou International Airport by the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Gildas Agonkan. Addressing defence officials, General Musa emphasised that confronting West Africa’s complex security landscape requires an inclusive, coordinated front. He urged ECOWAS and AES leadership to find common ground to insulate land borders from insurgent spillover and strengthen maritime security along the Gulf of Guinea. In his remarks, Benin’s Minister of National Defence, Mr. Gildas Agonkan, commended Nigeria for its anchor role in stabilising the sub-region, citing its swift interventions in safeguarding democratic governance. He also praised the distinguished performance of the Nigerian Army contingent at Benin’s National Day parade on August 1st, describing Nigeria as an indispensable partner in the fight against transnational crime. As part of the visit, General Musa met with Nigerian troops stationed at Togbin, reiterating the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to troop welfare, operational effectiveness, and enhanced capacity. The Minister was also at the Nigeria House, where he was hosted by Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mrs. Mopelola Ibrahim. Ambassador Ibrahim reaffirmed that Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement in Benin focuses on twin pillars: expanding bilateral trade and strengthening joint border surveillance.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed IdrisTuesday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is translating bold policies into tangible projects, jobs, innovation and economic opportunities across the country. A statement by special assistant on Media to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, noted that Idris stated this Tuesday at the headquarters of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Abuja, during the Presidential Media Team Tour of the agency. The minister said the National Renewed Hope Media Tour was designed to give Nigerians firsthand access to projects and programmes being implemented by the federal fovernment. “We want Nigerians to see for themselves how government policies are being translated into tangible projects, jobs, innovation and opportunities. Transparency is strengthened when government institutions actively engage the public, while accountability is enhanced when citizens can independently verify progress,” the minister said. He described NASENI as a strategic institution driving Nigeria’s industrial transformation through science, engineering and technology, with interventions spanning local manufacturing, renewable energy, agricultural mechanisation, digital technology and skills development. The minister said President Tinubu’s vision is to build a productive, self-reliant economy anchored on innovation, local value addition and industrial competitiveness. “Our vision is clear: To move Nigeria from being primarily a consumer nation to becoming a nation of producers, innovators and exporters,” he said. Idris noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda places industrialisation, technology and youth empowerment at the centre of national economic transformation, creating an enabling environment for investment, enterprise and sustainable job creation. He commended NASENI’s management and staff for advancing indigenous technology and engineering solutions that are strengthening Nigeria’s productive capacity and reducing dependence on imports. The minister also praised members of the Presidential Media Team for supporting the federal government’s commitment to openness by providing Nigerians with factual, balanced and firsthand reporting on the implementation of key government programmes and projects. Speaking earlier, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the agency is implementing a practical industrialisation strategy focused on local manufacturing, technology transfer, healthcare innovation and commercialisation of research. He added that NASENI’s interventions now cover eight key industrial sectors, with projects spread across the six geopolitical zones and the FCT.
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Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda places industrialisation, technology and youth empowerment at...