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On Thursday morning, Alhaji Emilola Gazal, the former chairman of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, had his home broken into by an armed group, who took his car, jewelry, and money.

Gazal, who also publishes The Roots Magazine, told our correspondent over the phone that the incident had occurred.

My home in Ijebu-Ode GRA was broken into by three armed men at around two in the morning. Following the collection of all the money with me, they made me access my phone’s banking apps and move all of the money to an account they established. Only N5,000 remained in my account.

They also stole my car’s ash color and my wife’s jewelry.
They truly promised to take my automobile with them. “I’ll just go to the police station at Igbeba and Obalende in Ijebu-Ode and report the incident,” Gazal said our correspondent.
According to reports, there has been a wave of violent home invasions and robberies in Ogun State, especially in the Ijebu region, which coincided with this occurrence.
The Ogun State Police Command, for instance, killed a suspected armed robber in a gunfight along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway earlier this year.

The command also recently detained a man on September 12, 2025, who was connected to an armed robbery and burglary in Ayetoro that resulted in the theft of commodities valued at approximately N1.5 million.

Amotekun Corps, the regional security network, has already neutralized individuals in Ogun’s border zones by engaging criminal groups in shootouts.

Details will be shared later.

In order to protect themselves from terrorists, Babatunde Gbadamosi, a former candidate for governor of Lagos State, has advised Nigerians to arm themselves.
Nigerians should no longer use age as an excuse, according to a post published by the lawmaker and real estate developer via 𝕏.

Gbadamosi asserts that Nigerians should oppose any attempt to disarm them and emphasizes that those who do so want to see them killed.

His writings read, “Dear Nigerians, Take up arms. Get crossbows. Invest in AK-47 firearms. Get GPMGs. Invest in RPG Launchers.

“Get LAVs—they’re produced in Nigeria.” Purchase drones.

Learn how to make use of them.

Any effort to disarm you should be resisted. If someone tries to disarm you, they want you killed.

“Age is not a valid excuse. There is no excuse based on gender. Faith is not a justification.

If you decline, it will be your own fault if you are killed by Fulani Muslim Jihadist Terrorists. #TakeYourFitnessParticularly

The country’s insecurity and bandit attacks have prompted Gbadamosi’s recommendations.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that those responsible for the recent tragic attack on the Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area will not evade justice and has pledged to expel bandits and kidnappers from the state.

Residents were terrified after gunmen recently ambushed a traditional chieftain and local vigilantes in the area, killing multiple people.

Rafiu Ajakaye, his chief press secretary, released a statement on Wednesday in which the governor reiterated his request for further federal deployment to defend Kwara’s border communities and claimed to have previously briefed President Bola Tinubu on the incident.

In response to increased military activity in the state, he said that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2nd Division had been moved to Ilorin by Army Headquarters.

In the vicinity of Baba Sango, along the Kwara-Kogi boundary, AbdulRazaq revealed that on Monday night, combined Army, DSS, and police forces launched a significant onslaught.

Governor Alex Otti is allegedly misappropriating local government monies, according to former Abia State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Eze Chikamnayo.

In an interview with Arise Television, Chikamnayo said that the governor has impeded the local government’s growth, making it impossible for it to function efficiently.

“Unfortunately, what we have today in Abia is that Alex Otti has mopped up all the funds going to the local governments,” he said. He has ensured that the grassroots development is firmly rooted in reality. Additionally, he has rendered it hard for municipal governments to function and survive.

Additionally, he refuted allegations that Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,

He went on to say that Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, had no political disagreements with the governor and had simply asked for responsibility.

“The Honorable Benjamin Kalu and our beloved Governor Alex Otti have no personal issues. However, we, Ben Kalu, the APC, and every member of the Abia community are all saying, “Governor Alex Otti, practice what you preach,” Chikamnayo stated.

He emphasized that “transparency and accountability” are in Abia’s best interests, pointing out that Kalu’s request was appropriate given the state’s financial resources.

Transparency and accountability are in Abia’s best interests. Furthermore, we are aware that a significant amount of money has been sent to all states, not just Abia, as requested by Honourable Benjamin Kalu. And we are aware of President Tinubu’s outstanding performance. Napoleon was unable to do what he did. He’s liberated resources. And we are aware that the governors are expected to do much more due to the resources President Tinubu has provided to the states.

According to Chikamnayo, tangible development outcomes rather than rhetoric should be used to evaluate good administration. “A governor’s success cannot be determined solely by their slogans. When you compare the resources at the governor’s disposal with the deliverables the governor can present to the public, you can only conclude that the governor is performing exceptionally well. Therefore, every individual, not just in Abia but throughout the country, has the right to ask questions when the resources are not matching up or balancing with the deliverables.

In the 2024 Edo state gubernatorial election, Osarenren Derek Izedonmwen, a former African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor, congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th anniversary of independence and praised their bravery and tenacity in the face of unheard-of economic adversity.

Izedonmwen exhorted people to hang tight to the hope that the current storm will pass and encouraged households to take doable measures like starting cottage farms and small gardens to lessen their financial load.

Additionally, he urged leaders at all levels to put aside party politics and reaffirm their commitment to nation-building, accountability, and service by strengthening democracy, empowering young people, and utilizing Nigeria’s abundant resources for long-term development.

Nigeria can become a first-world country in three decades if it has discipline, vision, and teamwork, he said, emphasizing that unity is the cornerstone of growth.

In his glowing ode to the decent and hardworking people of Edo State, Izedonmwen hailed their tenacity, inventiveness, and unwavering sense of community as a constant source of inspiration for the country.

In Taraba State, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, or ASUP, has urged Governor Agbu Kefas to provide the long-anticipated 25–35% pay increase to employees of Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai.
The recently elected ASUP Chairman in the state, Dr. Bala Sule, made the demand at a news conference held at the Jalingo campus of the organization.

Along with bemoaning the backlog of unpaid compensation arrears owed to staff, Dr. Sule emphasized the ongoing delay in implementing the authorized salary rise.

The state government should immediately respond to the association’s appeal, he said, adding that he will prioritize the financial well-being of union members during his term.

“As the chairman of ASUP, I will make every effort to draw Governor Kefas’ attention and urge him to enact our 25/35% pay rise.

He added, “We will also bring up the matter of unpaid salary arrears and inform him that it is not in the institution’s best interests to keep employees in trouble financially.”

While admitting the difficulties that employees face, Dr. Sule emphasized that the union would use diplomatic channels to pursue its demands and ruled out the idea of industrial action.

“No kind of strike action will occur while I’m in charge. He promised that we would continue to engage in dialogue to make sure our concerns were acknowledged, even if the government did not comply with our demands.

Dr. Sule also revealed plans to work with the national and zonal leadership of ASUP in order to advocate for the implementation of the salary adjustment and further involve the state administration.

In addition to restating the union’s dedication to employee welfare, he underlined that the new leadership would keep looking for amicable and beneficial solutions to the problems that its members face.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that those responsible for the recent tragic attack on the Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area will not evade justice and has pledged to rid the state of bandits and kidnappers.
Several people were killed and locals were reportedly terrified when gunmen ambushed a traditional chief and local vigilantes in the area on Sunday.

The governor said he had already informed President Bola Tinubu about the incident in a statement released on Wednesday by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. He also reiterated his request for more federal deployment to secure the border communities in Kwara.

He said that as part of heightened military activities in the state, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2nd Division had been moved to Ilorin by Army Headquarters.

On Monday night, AbdulRazaq revealed that the Army, DSS, and Police forces began a significant operation along the Kwara-Kogi border near Baba Sango.

“Approximately 15 armed bandits were neutralized during an operation by the Army, DSS, and Police combined troops on Monday night near Baba Sango, along the Kwara–Kogi boundary. On Tuesday, the same procedure was carried out,” he stated.

The governor went on to say that he chaired a State Security Council meeting at Government House in Ilorin on Tuesday night, when state and federal security resources were combined into a unified plan for operations in Kwara North and South.

Residents were reassured by AbdulRazaq that his government will keep supporting security forces and providing logistics to ensure the safety of people and property.

“The security forces have promised me that they will smoke out and remove the criminals from their hiding homes. We will use all available resources to combat insecurity. Kwara will not serve as a haven for criminals, he declared.

Gangs operating within the state’s boundaries were forewarned by the governor: “Any criminal who tries to disturb the peace in Kwara may flee, but you cannot evade justice.” Kwara’s citizens own it, and their tranquility will be protected.

Residents have expressed new concerns and calls for stricter security measures in response to the Oke-Ode killings, particularly in border areas where bandits are thought to be launching operations, according to reports.

The government’s promise coincides with stakeholders’ ongoing calls for long-term fixes to the state’s vulnerability.