
Year: 2025

Army Boosts Troop Welfare: 70 Frontline Personnel Receive New Housing
In a significant boost to troop welfare, the Nigerian Army has allocated housing to 70 personnel serving on the frontline, reaffirming its commitment to improving living conditions for those combating insecurity across the nation. The housing initiative, implemented under the 2024 capital appropriation projects within the 7 Division Area of Responsibility, includes five senior non-commissioned…

Governor Yusuf Clinches Global Infrastructure Award in London
KANO, NIGERIA – Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been awarded the Governor of the Year in Infrastructure Development at the 15th African Achievers Awards, held at the prestigious Westminster Palace, House of Lords, London. According to a statement issued by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity at the Government…

Bayelsa Urges Federal Backing in Battle Against Flood
YENAGOA — The Bayelsa State Government has reiterated its appeal to the Federal Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other development partners to intervene urgently in the fight against recurrent flooding and severe coastal erosion threatening several communities across the state. Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made this call during a high-level stakeholders…

Shettima Urges Leaders to Document Their Service Legacies
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on both current and former public officials to embrace a culture of transparency by documenting their stewardship, emphasizing that public service must not be shrouded in silence or secrecy. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by…

1,500 Military Wives and Widows Get Relief in NAOWA Outreach
NAOWA reaches out to 1,500 military wives and widows in Abuja with food items and encouragement as part of a humanitarian outreach. Humanitarian Outreach Uplifts Soldiers’ Families in Abuja In a show of compassion and solidarity, over 1,500 wives and widows of Nigerian Army personnel have received humanitarian support through a large-scale outreach organized by…

Chinese Fugitive Nabbed, Repatriated by Nigeria Police
Abuja, Nigeria – July 10, 2025 In a notable display of international cooperation, the Nigeria Police Force—through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja—has reportedly arrested and facilitated the repatriation of a Chinese national, Mr. Chen Gaochong, to the People’s Republic of China. This development is being hailed as a significant achievement in global efforts…

Murder Suspect Nabbed Trying to Sell Victim’s Car in Ijede
Free Surge Magazine Exclusive | July 8, 2025 IJEDE, LAGOS – In a dramatic twist of fate, 25-year-old Ayomide Oluwadamilare, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Kola Adun, was apprehended yesterday while attempting to sell his victim’s stolen Toyota Camry to an unsuspecting car dealer in Ijede, Ikorodu. Gruesome DiscoveryThe Ogun State Police…
“AGEMO FESTIVAL ALERT IN IJEBU ODE AND ITS ENVIRONS:
Route Restrictions on July 1st, 2025 – A Guide for Female Travelers” As the Agemo Festival draws near, it’s essential to inform travelers, especially females, about the traditional rites and route restrictions in Ijebu axis on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.During this period, females are advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid any disruptions. ROUTES…
Ijebu East Farmers Laud Hon. Waliu Owode for Support and Hospitality
Ijebu East, Ogun State – June 2025 The farming community of Ijebu East Local Government has publicly expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode, member of the Ogun State House of Assembly and Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, for his continued support and warm hospitality during their recent courtesy visit. In a…
Hon. Waliu Owode Mourns Political Matriarch Alhaja Ogunnaike, Extends Heartfelt Condolences to Adebutu Family
Official Press Statement from the Office of Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode (Oloogun-Ebi)May 12, 2025 | Ijebu East, Ogun State The political community of Ogun State has lost a towering figure with the passing of Alhaja Mujidat Ogunnaike, the revered mother-in-law of former gubernatorial candidate Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. In an official condolence letter released today, Hon….