Olorogun Oscar Ibru Passes On

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September 24, 2025

By Adesina Soyooye

A prominent member of the popular and rich Ibru Dynasty of Delta State, Olorogun Oscar Ibru is dead.

Olorogun Ibru was a son of the late multi billionaire, Chief Michael Ibru. He was a renowned industrialist and Chairman of the Ibru Organization.

Even though details of the cause of death is not yet public, a family source said he passed after a brief illness.

He was married to Wanda Ibru.

He passed on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, aged 67 years.

His death has thrown the Ibru dynasty into mourning.

Trending Story Of Trump Meeting With Me Is Fake And Devious – Obi

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September 24, 2025

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described the circulating story of him meeting with the US President Donald Trump as fake, orchestrated for a devious motive.

Writing on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi said:

“My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had.

“One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me. Another seeks to depict me with MC Oluomo in his office.

“Let me state categorically that both pictures are fake and doctored, and the accompanying stories are entirely false. I have not met Mr Trump recently, nor have I had any such meeting with MC Oluomo.

“These fabrications highlight the persistent dangers of fake news and disinformation in our society. They are not only misleading but deliberately designed to confuse, misguide, and distract the public. Nigerians and the international community must remain vigilant, verify information before sharing, and resist the culture of propaganda that undermines truth and integrity.

“For the avoidance of doubt, if I had such meetings, I would have personally made them public on my X handle. My politics has never been about seeking praise or cheap publicity; it is about confronting the real problems of Nigeria and working towards solutions grounded in integrity, accountability, and transparency.

“My politics is strictly focused on addressing the plight of the suffering Nigerians, by tackling insecurity, rule of law, education, healthcare, and pulling millions out of poverty.”

LASG Orders Computer Village Traders To Relocate To Kantagowa Within 18 Months Or Face The Law

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Akinwale Kasali

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September 24, 2025

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By Akinwale Kasali

The Lagos State Government has ordered traders at the popular Computer Village, Ikeja, to relocate to the new site at Katangowa, Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area within 18 months or face prosecution.

The relocation of Computer Village traders from Ikeja to Katangowa have been in the offing for years.

The move to relocate the money-spinning market began during the former Governor, Babatunde Fashola administration, but never came to reality.

During the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Government, it also paid lip service to the relocation threat.

The Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has said that anyone who fails to relocate to the area will face the full wrath of the law.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Gbolahan Oki, in a statement while speaking at a stakeholders meeting held at the market with the traders and their executives, spoke about the new verdict and riot act by the LASG.

“The government wants your cooperation to ensure the relocation comes to pass. The time is now. We have to make the project a reality. The relocation period is 18 months,” he said.

Oki stated that the State Government has put necessary facilities in place at the new location to make the place conducive for the traders, adding that the present location in Ikeja was formerly a residential area, which, over the years, had been converted into a trading centre without Government’s approval.

He further added that the plan to relocate the traders to Katangowa had been on since 2006, but due to the slow pace of the development work, the relocation suffered setbacks.

He told the traders that the stakeholders’ engagement was to carry them along on the Government’s plan, adding that Governor Sanwo-Olu believes in inclusiveness and the welfare of the people.

He said: “The governor is passionate about the development of the infrastructure of Lagos State, and he wants all of you to be aware of the relocation. Katangowa is a place chosen for everything relating to this market. It’s 15 hectares of land. It is near all the materials you need for your business.

“The present location used to be a residential area and so many things are attached to this place. Where the government is taking you is well laid-out and we want all of you to know what the relocation is all about. We want to work with you and plan the relocation together. Everyone wants change but there are things that will affect us if we are going to experience that change.”

Olayinka Bello, the Project Coordinator stated that the new location has been designed to accommodate some infrastructures such as a Police Post, Hotels, and accessibility to the Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, terminal for easy movement.

Corroborating Oki, Abisola Azeez, the Iyaloja of Computer Village, said the executive of the market, in 2006, reached an agreement with the then Governor of Lagos State now President, Bola Tinubu, to relocate the market to Katangowa and urged the traders to abide by the government’s decision to relocate them within the period.

Davido Gets Grammy Appointment, Becomes Decision Maker

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Akinwale Kasali

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September 24, 2025

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By Akinwale Kasali

Afrobeat crooner, David Adeleke, Popular as Davido, has officially been appointed by World Recording Academy, Grammy, as a voting member. This has increased his influence on the global music stage ahead of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.

By becoming a voting member, the Nigerian hitmaker will participate in the GRAMMYs’ decision-making process, and add his voice to the community of music professionals who shape the industry’s most prestigious awards.

With this appointment, Davido has added another milestone to his Musical career.

Commenting on his appointment, the ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner said: “Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process.

“It is a gamechanger. I have learned that voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on in each season. I am honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community and I look forward to voting”, he stated.

The “Feel” crooner, who got three nominations at the 2024 GRAMMYs, joins a growing number of African artists gaining recognition and representation within the Academy.

His inclusion also highlights the Recording Academy’s push to broaden its membership and reflect the diversity of the global music industry.

A native of Ede, Osun State, the Musician, a Nigerian-American, is yet to win the coveted Grammy Award, but he has said he is not resting on his oars in achieving the feat.

APGA Threatens Senator Abaribe… Issues Him 24-Hour Ultimatum To Clarify Links With ADC

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September 24, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has warned that it would not tolerate dual and questionable loyalty from any of its members, no matter how highly placed.

The APGA leadership in Abia State on Tuesday night September 23, 2025, issued Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe a 24-hour ultimatum to clarify his level of involvement in the emerging opposition Coalition platform, African Democratic Congress, ADC, or face disciplinary actions.

This is as Senator Abaribe insists that he remains a loyal and committed APGA member.

It will be recalled that the APGA in the count down to the 2023 general elections had offered its platform to Senate Abaribe after he was shut out by his former party ,the Peoples Democratic party PDP in favour of the then incumbent Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. Abaribe, however, trounced him at the polls.

The Source reports that of late, the longest-serving Abia Senator, has been featuring in the leadership struggle of ADC in Abia State, thus fueling strong speculations of a possible romance between the Senator representing Abia South District and the party.

The four-term Abia Senator has been alleged by the supporters of the erstwhile Chairman of ADC in the state Don Norman Obinna to be one of the architects of plots to oust him and hijack the party .

However, in a statement issued after its caucus meeting by its spokesperson, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro,

Tuesday evening, the APGA , while expressing discomfort over claims linking Senator Abaribe to the ADC, noted that the clarification has become necessary in view of the fact that no one person is allowed to belong to two different parties at the same time.

The party emphasized the importance of the Senator coming clean, concerning his alleged romance with the ADC.

The party noted that Senator Abaribe, despite being offered the APGA platform to realize his political ambition in 2023, has remained largely unconcerned about the prospect and survival of the party.

The party expressed regret that instead of identifying with the APGA , Senator Abaribe has rather been covertly and overtly sponsoring and promoting ADC activities.

According to the APGA, the ADC’s Abia State Chapter Secretary had, on a live radio programme, also claimed that Abaribe is now a card-carrying member of the party.

Nwokoro further noted that despite the avalanche of claims suggesting his romance with the ADC, Abaribe has continued to maintain studied a silence.

Failure to clarify his relationship with ADC, according to Nwokoro,will result in the APGA taking a disciplinary action against Senator Abaribe.

But while dismissing the ultimatum Uchenna Awom spokesperson for Abaribe, maintained that the Senator has been alive to his responsibilities as the leader of APGA in Abia State.

“Senate Abaribe is alive. As APGA leader in Abia State, the party has all the channels to access him. He doesn’t have any issues with them. They should write him and personally hear from him”, Awom submitted.

Another Lagos Female Councillor Dies, The 4th Within Two Months Of Inauguration

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September 24, 2025

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By Akinwale Kasali

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos Chapter, is devastated following the death of yet another Female Lawmaker in Shomolu Local Government Area – Honourable Basirat Mayabikan.

Mayabikan was a Councillor representing Ward F in Shomolu LGA.

Her death is coming a couple of days after the Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA, Oluremi Ajose Nutayi passed on.

Nutayi was the daughter of Oyekan Possi Ajose, the Alapa of Apa Egun-Awori Kingdom.

Mayabikan is the fourth Female APC Councillor to die in office less than two months after they were inaugurated into their respective political positions by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

First was Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Oluwakemi Rufai, followed by Councillor for Ward C3 in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Zainab Shotayo; Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA, Oluremi Ajose; and Councillor for Ward F in Shomolu LGA, Basirat Mayabikan. They all died in quick succession thus, forcing not a few people to ask: “how and why?”

Though, opinions differ on the death of the four elected female political officers, but some people are of the opinion that they may have been killed through fetish means due to envy and jealousy from their political rivals within the Party.

Reacting to the allegation of diabolical means, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo, spokesperson for the APC described the death of the

Four women as unfortunate, adding that insinuations of foul play would be disrespectful to the memories of the deceased.

In an interview with TheCable, Oladejo said, “As much as the situation is most unfortunate, it smacks of disrespect to the memories of the departed to insinuate anything untoward.

“All of them happen to be from different Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas. So it can’t be pinned down to any internal crisis.

“We should allow the families, friends, party and well-wishers mourn them in peace, there’s absolutely nothing to investigate”, Oladejo stated.

DAPPMAN Begs Dangote To Sell Fuel To Members At “Affordable” Rates

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Tosin Olatokunbo

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September 24, 2025

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The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPAN has declared that they have no problems with Dangote Refinery, so long they can buy petroleum products from the refinery at reasonable and affordable prices.

Ikem Ohia, the Association’s spokesman made the position of the marketers known on Wednesday while featuring on Channels Television Morning Brief.

According to him, DAPPMAN has no issues with Dangote Refinery being a dominant player in the sector, but that members want assurance that they will get regular product supply from the refinery at affordable price, saying the problem of fuel scarcity will be totally eliminated if the owner of the $20 billion Lagos refinery can work together with the Association in the area of fuel distribution, by making use of their network of depots in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar.

He said, “Our key interest is to have petroleum products offered at reasonable prices consistently, in a way that there’s no stock-out and Nigerians no longer queue for fuel,

“The question is: at what price does he offer us, and do we actually have access to purchase these products from him?

“What we are asking Dangote to do is to use these depots that are already in existence for us to meet the demands of Nigerians.”

Recall that Dangote and DAPPMAN clashed recently after the former purchased over 4000 CNG-powered trucks for the distribution of its petroleum products across the country.

Critics accused the depot owners of forcing Dangote to invest in the trucks, after the marketers tried to frustrate the company by not purchasing product from it.

Dangote had last year lamented that the marketers were importing fuel, instead of buying from him. Their action, he said, left over 500 million liters of unsold stock in its tanks.

One-Term President: APC Flays ADC “Idle Talk”, Says Nigerians Trust Tinubu

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September 24, 2025

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The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC , has rebuffed the remark by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi to the effect that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be a one-term president, as he would not be returned to office in 2027 because, according to him, Tinubu has performed abysmally.

“That the President is already speaking of remaining in office till 2031 betrays a mindset that dismisses re-election as mere formalities, rather than a constitutional requirement to present his score card to the people. But re-election is not automatic, and President Tinubu has not earned a second term,” Abdullahi said in a statement on Tuesday.

Responding, Lagos APC spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo said in a statement on Wednesday that Abdullahi the remark is an ‘idle talk”, saying the opposition party does not understand what it takes to rule a country like Nigeria, stressing that the ADC cannot derail the steady leadership that President Tinubu is giving the country at the moment.

The APC spokesman added that Nigerians have rejected the ADC in the recently conducted off-season National Assembly election across the country, noting that there’s nothing to point to the fact that ADC will not be roundly defeated in the next election, as the ADC will soon ‘fizzle” into oblivion.

Oladejo: “Their (ADC) claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be a one-term President is nothing but idle talk from a party that has never tasted power at the centre and is unlikely to do so in this lifetime.

“It is rather convenient for a party that has no record of winning elections at the national level to begin to write imaginary scripts about the tenure of a leader whose political sagacity, track record of service, and capacity to deliver are beyond question.

“President Tinubu has only just begun the hard work of resetting Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and progress. Nigerians are already seeing bold, people-oriented policies that lesser leaders have shied away from for decades.

“The APC government under Tinubu is laying solid foundations, step by step, for lasting transformation, while the ADC continues to prance about without roots or direction.”

Speaking on the chances of the ADC at the polls, he said, “There is absolutely nothing on ground to show that the ADC stands any chance at the polls. If indeed ‘the morning shows the day,” then the results of the recently held by-elections across the country, where the APC swept to overwhelming victory, speak volumes.

“Those victories were not only a referendum on the Tinubu government but also an overwhelming vote of confidence by Nigerians. Clearly, the ADC will do better in a circus arena than on the political rostrum. President Tinubu is not just running a government – he is consolidating a legacy that generations will reckon with.”

Recall also that a former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El Rufai had last week accused President Tinubu of nursing a life presidency. The allegation has been denied by the presidency.

National Library: Omokri Knocks Obi; Calls Him Ordinary “Trader”

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September 24, 2025

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Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has flayed Peter Obi’s reaction on the call by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Nigerians and other well-wishers wishing to celebrate her 65^th birthday, to donate to the completion of the National Library.

Obi had while reacting to the First lady’s demand said “we’re finished” saying it’s the duty of the government to do such project.

The magazine reports that Senator Tinubu had on Tuesday disclosed that over N20 billion has been donated by her friend and well-wishers to the project, which appears to have divided Nigerians.

While some supports the initiative, others have raised questions, for example, whether the fund will be well accounted for.

Reacting in a post he shared on X, Omokri said there’s nothing wrong in what the First Lady did, saying it’s a standard practice globally for private individuals to build National Libraries, adding that Obi failed to investigate the issue before making a public remark.

He also knocked Obi for not investing in educational projects while he was governor of Anambra state, stressing that the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate does not have capacity to rule the country because he’s a mere “trader” who should “open shop in Onitsha market” to be selling wares.

He described the former Anambra stase governor as a low life, whose desperation to become president has blindsided him from facing reality.

Part of what Omokri said, “Peter Obi should allow me to cure his ignorance by educating him that it is the practice worldwide for public-spirited individuals to get involved in building national libraries and other citadels for public use. This makes such vital institutions less controllable by governments, thereby maintaining their status as public institutions.

“‎For example, private individuals have built more public libraries in the United States than the Federal Government. A notable philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, through the Carnegie Corporation, built 2,509 libraries worldwide, 1689 of which were built in the United States,

“That Peter Obi does not know of this is further proof of my assertion that he is best suited to opening and running a market stall in Onitsha Market rather than being a leader at all”, he added

“No wonder that under Peter Obi, poverty increased in Anambra. Because the man is a trader, not a leader.

“‎Please fact-check me: The poverty rate in Anambra was 41.4% in 2003, before Obi took office, and rose to 53.7% by 2009, during his governorship, a 29.7% increase,” Omokri said.

Nigeria Marks World Maritime Day

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Tosin Olatokunbo

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September 24, 2025

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The global maritime community, including Nigeria is commemorating the 2025 World Maritime Day scheduled to hold on Thursday September 25, 2025 in Lagos, under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, with the theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”

According to a statement issued by Hajia Lami Tumaka, Chairman, Media and Publicity sub- committee, the event is aimed at highlighting the shared responsibility of citizens to utilize the ocean in a sustainable manner, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It underscores the transgenerational importance of protecting ocean resources, while also recognizing the immense opportunities the oceans portend for humanity.

Speaking ahead of the commemoration, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the citizenry and the Federal Government to harness the vast opportunities within Nigeria’s maritime domain.

In his message to mark the day, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, underscored the essential role of the ocean in regulating the climate, sustaining life, and supporting global trade. He warned that human-induced pressures such as pollution, warming, acidification, and overfishing are placing marine ecosystems under severe strain.

According to him, urgent global cooperation is required to reduce pollution, protect marine life, and adopt sustainable practices. “While human activity has caused the damage, it also holds the key to restoring the ocean—presenting both a responsibility and an opportunity for a healthier, safer future,” Dominguez stated.

The 2025 World Maritime Day celebration in Nigeria is expected to bring together key stakeholders in the maritime sector to reflect on the opportunities inherent in the oceans, and the collective obligation to ensure their sustainable use.