PDP Halts Kogi Ward Congress After Secretariat Raid

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2 years ago

July 29, 2024

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its scheduled ward congress in Kogi State following an attack on the state secretariat by hoodlums.

The Senator Danjuma Laah-led Kogi State Caretaker Committee announced the suspension due to the theft of sensitive electoral materials.

Publicity Secretary Dayo Akande stated that the decision was made in collaboration with the congress committee chairman, Boyelayefa Debeleme.

The attackers, who arrived in an 18-seater bus and other vehicles without identification, stole all materials meant for the congress across the state’s 239 wards.

The committee condemned the raid and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant bodies to ignore any results from the compromised process.

Lagos Police React to Alleged Extortion of Dispatch Riders on Coastal Road

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

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Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.

It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”

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Ogun State Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary

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6 days ago

February 2, 2026

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It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.

This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.

He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.

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Public Reacts as Dino Melaye Criticises Nigeria’s Economy While Abroad

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7 days ago

February 1, 2026

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Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.

In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.

He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”

However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.