James Ogunnaike

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Dapo Akinrefon |Henry Umoru |Nnamdi Ojiego |James Ogunnaike

…Akpabio, govs, Obi, others mournBy Dapo Akinrefon, Henry Umoru, Nnamdi Ojiego & James OgunnaikeAs glowing tributes continue to pour in for the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, from prominent Nigerians and organisations across the globe, his family has given reasons the wife won’t be told about his demise. Adebanjo, who was 96 years old, died on Friday at his residence in Lagos, 55 days before his 97th birthday. He hailed from Ilarowo Ogbo, in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Jan 16, 2025 | allafrica.com | James Ogunnaike

The Ogun State police command on Wednesday said its operatives have arrested Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare for allegedly buying clothes worth N220,000, using fake bank transfers from one Christopher Chukwuma at Oru-Ijebu in Ijebu North Local Government area of the state. The two young men, according to a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abeokuta by the command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, committed the offence on Monday.

Jan 16, 2025 | allafrica.com | James Ogunnaike

The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele on Wednesday, escaped an attack by the representatives of students' bodies, during a protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to a statement made available to newsmen, the Deputy Governor was on her way to 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, to represent Governor Dapo Abiodun, at the reception marking the year 2025, Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, when her convoy was attacked by the protesting students.

Dec 29, 2024 | nigeriaworld.com | James Ogunnaike

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday paid glowing tributes to the late former American President, Jimmy Carter, whom he described as a “titan and man of peace.” Obasanjo, who paid the tribute at a memorial service held in honour of late President Carter, held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, recalled how Carter stuck out his neck to save his life by seeking his release from prison under the late Head of State,...

Nov 18, 2024 | allafrica.com | James Ogunnaike

·Says Nigeria under 'state capture'Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria is speedily becoming a bad case under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, who he referred to as Emilokan and "Baba-go-slow". He said chaos, insecurity, conflict, discord, division, disunity, depression, youth restiveness, confusion, violence, and underdevelopment have become permanent occurrences in this dispensation.