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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…
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…
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…
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….
Hon Waliu Owode (Ologunebi) Mourns as Political Matriarch Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike Passes On at 76
May 12, 2025 | Abeokuta The political and traditional circles of Ogun State are in mourning following the passing of Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike (Oluaye), the revered mother-in-law of 2023 PDP gubernatorial candidate Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. The influential community leader breathed her last on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at age 76. A Titan of Ogun…
Hon. Waliu Ologunebi Supports Eyin Osun Community with Diesel Donation for Road Construction
Eyin Osun, Ijebu East – April 6, 2025 – In a gesture of goodwill and community support, the youth leader of Itele Ward in Ijebu East Local Government delivered 10 kegs of 25-litre diesel to the residents of Eyin Osun community on behalf of Hon. Waliu Ologunebi. The donation, made on Sunday, April 6, 2025,…
SERAP Demands Tinubu Probe Missing N233bn, Reject $1.08bn World Bank Loan
LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate and recover over N233 billion in missing public funds instead of accepting a $1.08 billion (approx. N1.6 trillion) World Bank loan approved last week. In a letter dated April 5, 2025, SERAP urged the president to direct the…
Ex-First Lady’s Legal Team Accused of Deliberately Prolonging Trial of 15 Domestic Workers
Six Years in Detention Over Missing Jewelry Case Fifteen domestic workers formerly employed by Nigeria’s ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, have spent nearly six years in detention at the Okaka Correctional Centre without trial resolution, with sources alleging deliberate stalling tactics by her private legal team. Key Details of the Case Allegations of Abuse of Process…
Naira Plummets to N1,600/$ in Official Market as Parallel Market Gap Widens
The Nigerian naira suffered another significant blow on Friday, crashing to N1,600 per US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) for the first time in three months. Market Breakdown: What This Means:The latest depreciation marks: Market Reactions:Financial analysts attribute the slide to: CBN’s Challenge:The widening gap between official and parallel rates presents…