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Ogun Police Arrest Two ‘One-Chance’ Robbers After Swift Response in Obantoko

ABEOKUTA – Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested two suspected “one-chance” robbers accused of robbing three female passengers of their valuables in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta.

The suspects, identified as Odunuga Kehinde and Olajide Rasak, were apprehended on May 28 following a rapid deployment of officers from the Obantoko Division, police said.

According to preliminary investigations, the three victims boarded a Nissan Micra taxi from Somorin heading to NNPC Kuto. Midway through the journey, the occupants of the vehicle allegedly veered off the agreed route, turned violent, and forced the women out of the car after stealing their belongings. One of the victims later discovered that her iPhone 12 Pro was missing and raised an alarm.

Detectives, acting on the alert and in collaboration with local residents, mobilised to the scene and arrested the two suspects. The operational vehicle, however, managed to escape. Police noted that their swift intervention helped prevent a potential mob action by agitated residents who had gathered at the scene.

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to the crime. Officers recovered the stolen iPhone 12 Pro as well as several other mobile phones believed to have been taken from previous victims. The iPhone has since been returned to its owner, while the suspects remain in custody pending further investigation and prosecution.

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism of the officers and the cooperation of the public, stating that the synergy was crucial to the successful arrest. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities.

BREAKING: APC South-West Zonal Woman Leader, Arabirin Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, Dies in Lagos

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zonal Woman Leader for the South-West, Arabirin Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, is dead.

She passed away on Friday evening at her residence in Lagos, according to family sources.

Adesanya was a prominent figure within the ruling party in Ogun state and Nigeria, championing women’s political participation across the six South-West states.

Party chieftains are expected to release official statements shortly.

More details to follow.

Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

Former Rivers State Governor says party engaged in same malpractices it criticises ruling APC for

Abuja, Nigeria – Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries held yesterday, describing them as “concocted” and a betrayal of the party’s founding values.

In a strongly-worded statement issued on Sunday, Amaechi said he would not accept an outcome that emerged from a process marred by widespread voter disenfranchisement across most parts of the country.

“I had initially stated that I will only accept the outcome of the Primaries if the process was free, fair, and transparent, and I stand by my word,” Amaechi said. “I will not accept results from a process that does not reflect the values that the ADC had pledged to uphold.”

The former presidential aide claimed that approximately eighty percent of party members were not allowed to vote, rendering the exercise illegitimate.

“There’s no way that about eighty percent of members of the party were not allowed to vote, and you expect me to accept such results,” he said. “Then what makes us different from the others?”

Amaechi reminded the party that the ADC was founded to give Nigerians a platform to amplify the voices of the downtrodden and make the country better for all, irrespective of background, ethnicity, or religion.

He drew a sharp contrast between the party’s rhetoric and its actions, accusing ADC organisers of engaging in the very electoral malpractices they have publicly condemned.

“A party that criticises the ruling APC and INEC for vote buying, rigging and writing of results, cannot be engaged in vote buying, writing of results, and other electoral malpractices that leads to the disenfranchisement of voters who are party members,” Amaechi said. “This is not acceptable!”

The ADC has yet to officially respond to Amaechi’s allegations. Details of the primary results, including the declared winner, have not been independently verified as of press time.

Federal Government Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid ul Adha Celebration

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul Adha celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration in a statement issued on Monday. The move affirms the government’s profound respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims who join the global Islamic community in observing the sacred occasion.

In the statement, Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended the Federal Government’s warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria and throughout the diaspora. He described Eid ul Adha as a festival of deep spiritual significance, grounded in the values of sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for one’s fellow man.

The Federal Government urged all Nigerians to use the period for prayer and sober reflection, asking for divine guidance upon the country as it continues its pursuit of peace, security, and prosperity for every citizen.

“It is in the spirit of brotherhood, shared humanity, and national unity that the Federal Government wishes all Muslims a peaceful, blessed, and joyous celebration,” the statement read.

The announcement was e-signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, dated 25th May 2026.