The Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has arrested and prosecuted 108 residents in Abeokuta for the indiscriminate dumping of waste products.

The offenders were apprehended while dumping refuse on roadsides, public places and on medians, in different parts of the state capital.

Recall that DAILY POST had reported the piles of trash sitting on major roads and blocking the gutters.

However, the OGWAMA enforcement team arrested the offenders while they were dumping the refuse, an offence against the state’s waste management law.

Speaking on the arrest on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on OGWAMA, Farook Akintunde, said the waste offenders have been prosecuted in different customary courts in the state capital and fined to serve as a deterrent to others.

He lamented that despite government efforts at picking up waste from residents’ doorsteps, they are still in the habit of dumping waste in inappropriate places, thereby defacing the aesthetic beauty of the environment and the state capital.

Akintunde said, “Its just unfortunate that we have to go this route to stop some of our people from dumping waste indiscriminately on roadsides and in public places. We have sensitized, appealed and even encouraged them to handover their waste to Waste PSP assigned to their areas for proper waste disposal but to no avail.

“We are determined to continue this exercise until they see the need to stop dumping waste indiscriminately, especially now that the state is wearing a new look in terms of proper waste management.

“Aside from this, dumping waste indiscriminately is not safe, as it can lead to flooding and contaminate ground water during this rainy season, which the state government will not allow” Akintunde warned.

He insisted that the state government through OGWAMA, will not fold its hands and allow a few individuals deface the environment through unlawful environmental practices.

Akintunde urged those still in such habit to stop or get prepared to face the law.

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused authorities of orchestrating a sustained pattern of political pressure against opposition party members.

Briefing journalists on Tuesday in Kaduna, ADC chieftain and ex-Commissioner for Education, Professor Muhammad Sani-Bello, expressed “grave concern” over what it described as politically motivated actions undermining democratic norms.

The ADC alleged that recent developments surrounding El-Rufai were not isolated incidents but part of a broader strategy to weaken his political influence. Among the issues cited were his exclusion from a ministerial position, proceedings by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, and the arrest and detention of several of his associates.

The party specifically mentioned individuals, including Bashir Saidu, Ja’afar Ibrahim Sani, Jimi Lawal, and Aisha Galadima, as among those affected.

The ADC further alleged that anti-corruption and security agencies, including the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) were being used in ways that create the perception of selective enforcement.

According to the party, prolonged detention, altered bail conditions, and questioned judicial processes point to potential abuse of institutions and erosion of public trust.

The opposition party also highlighted what it described as violations of human rights and due process, citing El-Rufai’s extended detention and repeated transfers across locations.

It stressed that such actions raise concerns about fairness, proportionality, and adherence to the rule of law

Beyond El-Rufai, the ADC claimed there is a widening clampdown on opposition voices across Kaduna State. It pointed to reported arrests, intimidation, and interference in party structures, as well as alleged restrictions on the establishment of party offices.

The party also referenced controversies at the national level involving party leadership, including issues linked to former Senate President, David Mark, which it said further complicate concerns about institutional neutrality.

It called for the immediate end to what it described as harassment and politically motivated prosecutions, as well as the release of individuals it considers unlawfully detained. It also urged authorities to uphold due process, maintain institutional independence, and ensure a free and competitive democratic space.

The ADC called on relevant authorities, civil society groups, and the international community to closely monitor developments in Kaduna State.

It warned that continued pressure on opposition figures could undermine democratic pluralism and public trust in governance if not addressed.

Prominent chieftains and leaders of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State have paid a visit to one of the gubernatorial aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Saheed Oladele.

The meeting was held in Ibadan on Tuesday ahead of the 2027 general elections.

It was attended by 26 local government chairmen of the party and state executive members of the party.

DAILY POST gathered that the leader of 10 local government areas in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone, Alhaji Ibrahim Durojaiye was also in attendance at the meeting.

SDP State Chairman, Hon. Michael Okunlola, while speaking, said that Oladele has all it takes to be the next governor of the state.

Although, details of the meeting were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report on Wednesday, our correspondent gathered that both the leaders of SDP and Oladele are finalising the process for his defection to the party.

The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the renaming of the Sagamu–Iperu–Sapade Expressway as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway, in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The decision followed an earlier announcement to rename the Artery Bypass during the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport and other landmark projects last Saturday.

In a related development, the former Aviation Village in Iperu has been renamed after the late Oba Adeleke Idowu Basibo, in recognition of his contributions to the community.

The Council also approved the procurement of 50 electricity transformers to improve power supply across the state under the Light Up Ogun Project.

Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of 20 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 12 Toyota Fortuner vehicles to support the administrative operations of public officials.

Further decisions include traditional leadership appointments and recognitions across various communities. The Council approved the declaration of the Olu of Odeda stool in Odeda Local Government Area.

It also ratified the appointment of Prince Adeyemi Ibikunle Opeaye as the Oludotun of Idotun in Ikenne Local Government Area, Chief Yaya Oriyomi as the Olu of Mowe, and Bashorun Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo as the Odemo of Ishara.

The approvals reflect the state government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, strengthened local governance, and community leadership.

The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has commended the Ogun State Government for creating a business-friendly environment that continues to attract investors.

Ogbonna gave the commendation during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun, where he led a delegation of senior executives from the bank.

He said Ogun’s policies have gone beyond driving investment inflows, noting that they foster partnerships focused on long-term development and shared vision for the state’s future.

The Access Bank CEO also lauded the development of the Gateway International Airport, describing it as a landmark project that reflects bold leadership and strategic planning.

“I am extremely proud. Ogun State is making it a habit of showing Nigerians what a working democracy looks like,” he said, adding that the transformation of ideas into tangible infrastructure underscores the government’s commitment to excellence.

Ogbonna expressed satisfaction with the bank’s role in supporting the airport project, noting that Access Bank remains committed to financing initiatives that drive economic growth and development.

In his remarks, Governor Abiodun described Access Bank as a reliable development partner, praising its willingness to support the state’s vision from conception to execution.

“They saw the vision from the outset and backed it. A vision without funding is merely a hallucination,” the governor said.

He added that the collaboration highlights the importance of strong public-private partnerships in delivering impactful infrastructure and sustaining economic progress

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State is facing significant challenges as high-ranking members continue to decamp to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The APC has witnessed a major shift, with prominent members leaving the party to join the ADC. Among the notable figures who defected on Monday is Senator Sabo Nakudu, who is expected to contest the governorship in 2027.

His move signals a growing shift in allegiance ahead of key political activities.
His defection marks a significant wave of departures in the state, raising eyebrows and sparking discussions about the changing power dynamics within Jigawa politics.

Analysts believe this realignment could reshape the political landscape in the region as the ADC continues to gain momentum.

Growing discontent between Governor Umar Namadi and his predecessor, Badaru Abubakar, is widely attributed to allegations of poor party management and the marginalisation of influential stakeholders by Governor Namadi, whose leadership style has come under increasing scrutiny within the party.

Political observers trace the roots of the crisis to a strained relationship between Mr Namadi and his political benefactor, former governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, as well as his financial backer, Isa Gerawa.

An ally of the former Defence Minister, who requested anonymity, said this development comes at a time when Mohammed Badaru Abubakar was actively working to secure victory for President Tinubu in the state and beyond.

He added that former Governor Badaru Abubakar had been meeting with members of other political parties in efforts not only to secure votes for Tinubu but also to ensure that the APC achieved broad-based victories from the grassroots upwards.

All efforts to speak with the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Hamisu, or the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Mamsa, to provide a balanced perspective proved unsuccessful.

Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, were bribed to remove the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Yesufu said this on Monday during a live interview programme on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

The co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement also said that there are alleged reports that the INEC Chairman was threatened into his action.

Recall that INEC recently stripped former Senate President David Mark as national chairman of the party.

Airing her own opinion, Yesufu said, “There are reports that INEC officials were allegedly bribed with monies up to $50,000, and lands were given. Where is the EFCC and ICPC in all of this?

“The judiciary has turned itself into the plate of corrupt politicians. And that’s not what it should be. You’re having places where houses are being built for them, where all sorts of meetings are going on and stuff like that. Then that’s what worries every one of us.

“My thinking is that one institution should be independent, and if you have institutions that are independent, not the one that you’re hearing people being threatened.

“If there is independence, if there’s accountability, transparency, we don’t have all of these shenanigans going on.

“Let’s all go to court and have whatever it is there, but when you see the institutions, and also the judiciary, have turned themselves into weapon of oppression, willing tool of oppression against opposition parties, then that’s something that worries us, and the democracy of our country.

“This democracy, by the way, many people died for it for us to have what we have today, and we cannot have a few people come and destroy it just because they want to hang on to power that they are not deserving of,” Yesufu stated.

Troops of the 17 Brigade have thwarted an attempted mob attack and prevented the burning of a police outpost in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 5, 2026, when troops stationed at Combat Team 1 in Danali village responded to a distress call from a Nigerian Police outpost in the area.

The alert followed reports that a large, angry crowd had gathered at the station, attempting to lynch a suspected terrorist in custody and set the facility ablaze.

Troops were swiftly deployed to the scene, where they intervened and brought the situation under control, preventing further escalation and restoring order.

A security source familiar with the operation said the timely response averted significant damage.
“The mob had already become violent and was attempting to burn down the police station. The quick intervention by troops helped to stabilise the situation and protect both the suspect and security personnel,” the source said.

During the operation, police officers reportedly fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
“Minimal force was used to disperse the crowd, but unfortunately one individual was injured. The victim has since been taken to a medical facility and is receiving treatment,” another source disclosed.

Authorities confirmed that calm has been restored in the area.

“Troops are still on ground to ensure the situation remains under control and to reassure residents of their safety,” the source added.