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The alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, also known as Mirabel, and the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in Ifo Local Government Area are two prominent cases of gender-based violence on which the Ogun State Ministry of Justice has released new information. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, said in a statement released on Wednesday that investigations by pertinent authorities proved Mirabel's rape allegation was untrue and purposefully made up. The statement claimed that the investigation's conclusions, including Mirabel's alleged admissions, demonstrated that there was no rape incident as previously reported. According to the statement, "the rape allegation was false and deliberately fabricated, as established by the investigations by relevant authorities as well as Mirabel's own admissions." The ministry clarified that since no crime had been committed, there was no suspect to detain or prosecute, an...

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized the Super Eagles for Nigeria's inability to make it to the FIFA World Cup in 2026. He claims that many Nigerians are still extremely dissatisfied by the nation's exclusion from the biggest football tournament. Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was one of the dignitaries present at the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway Phase I opening in Abuja on Wednesday when Mr. Wike gave his remarks. The minister used the occasion to tell the national squad that Nigerians were entitled to better. Indeed, we have congratulated Joseph Yobo, one of our stars. However, Mr. Wike stated, "Let me use this channel through you to let the Super Eagles know we're not happy." "I say I won't clap if no one tells you that because some people are applauding you when they say Super Eagles." I won't applaud because I watch the World Cup, see nations that I didn't know before t...

Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka has built a reputation in Oyo State as both a respected political figure and a traditional leader.  Widely known as the Ladilu of Oyo Empire, he combines professional experience as a lawyer and financial expert with a longstanding record of public service. Over the years, his influence has extended beyond politics through philanthropy, educational support, assistance to small businesses, and community development initiatives that have strengthened his connection with grassroots communities across Oyo State. His electoral journey reflects a remarkable level of consistency that few politicians can claim. In the 2011 Oyo Central Senatorial Election, Ilaka secured 92,544 votes under the Accord Party, a performance that demonstrated significant personal popularity despite competing against stronger party structures.  Rather than fading from the political scene after defeat, he remained relevant and continued to command substantial support acro...

Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka has built a reputation in Oyo State as both a respected political figure and a traditional leader.  Widely known as the Ladilu of Oyo Empire, he combines professional experience as a lawyer and financial expert with a longstanding record of public service. Over the years, his influence has extended beyond politics through philanthropy, educational support, assistance to small businesses, and community development initiatives that have strengthened his connection with grassroots communities across Oyo State. His electoral journey reflects a remarkable level of consistency that few politicians can claim. In the 2011 Oyo Central Senatorial Election, Ilaka secured 92,544 votes under the Accord Party, a performance that demonstrated significant personal popularity despite competing against stronger party structures.  Rather than fading from the political scene after defeat, he remained relevant and continued to command substantial support acro...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Presiding Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order following the revocation of Sowore’s bail last week. The activist will remain in custody until Wednesday.  The court order came after Justice Umar dismissed an application by Sowore asking the judge to step down from the case. The Department of State Services is prosecuting Sowore over public remarks where he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a criminal, an allegation that Sowore denies.  Sowore represented himself during the Monday session. He explained that his legal team refused to continue appearing in the matter due to what they described as persistent unfair treatment and hostility from the judge. Sowore stated that his lawyers became afraid to represent him, forcing him to file and move a fresh recusal application personally. He add...

The five Local Government Areas that make up the Ibadan Less City axis — Oluyole, Ona-Ara, Egbeda, Lagelu, and Akinyele — on Sunday reaffirmed their support for the gubernatorial aspiration of Chief Lukman Oyebisi Ilaka under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that no individual should yet parade himself as the party's governorship candidate. The position was made known during the relaunch of the " Anfani For All" movement, a socio-political platform established in support of Chief Lukman Ilaka, held on June 21, 2026, at Elekuro High School, Owode, Ona-Ara Local Government Area, Ibadan. Speaking at the gathering, members of the movement cautioned against what they described as premature claims of victory by any aspirant, stressing that the party's processes and relevant authorities should be allowed to conclude all necessary procedures before anyone assumes the status of candidate. The group maintained that it is awaiting official communicati...