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  Ijebu Ode Fire: Army confirms explosion at barracks says no life lost  Lagos, Aug.14, 2025 The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion and subsequent fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The Nigerian Army spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele in a statement signed on Thursday said that no life was lost during the unfortunate incident. Anele said that a localised explosion occurred within one of the storage buildings of the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter Improvised Explosive Device Squadron, leading to a limited fire outbreak. "Swift intervention by troops of the 12 Field Engineer Regiment, working closely with the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service, ensured that the fire was quickly contained. "Importantly, no lives were lost, and no injuries were sustained. The structural damage was confined to the affected building and some stored materials," she said. The spokesperson said that a detailed assessment was curren...

The organisers of the Africa Illustrious Awards have called for greater recognition of individuals and organisations driving positive change across the continent, as the event marks its fifth anniversary. The call was made on Wednesday in Lagos, where the team unveiled details of the 2025 edition of the awards, which celebrate leaders, innovators, and role models whose works have left a lasting impact in Africa and beyond. The Africa Illustrious Awards, established in 2020, has become one of the most respected honours on the continent, recognising excellence in leadership, business, public service, sports, media, technology, and social enterprise. The organisers noted that the awards go beyond annual celebrations, describing them as a platform that affirms the belief that “greatness is never accidental” and that impactful works must speak louder than intentions. Over the years, recipients have included former Nigerian President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, described as a symbol of peace...

  Ajana Family Counters Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti’s Claims Over Disputed Land, Questions Legality of Transfer The Ajana Family of Ikere-Ekiti has issued a strong rebuttal to recent published statements by the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adejimi Adu-Alagbado, insisting that the monarch acted without consultation, legal authority, or consent in the ongoing land dispute between them and the Ajiboye Family. In a press statement responding to the monarch’s remarks in a prior publication, the family denied allegations of destroying property or assaulting surveyors, stating that their only action was to peacefully protest against what they described as an “unauthorised and coercive” attempt to survey and allocate their land to “faceless investors” for a proposed private university. “The surveyors that came are government surveyors, working with the Ekiti State Surveyor-General. Therefore, nobody assaulted them and no equipment was destroyed. If such had happened, they could ha...

 Nigerian Army neutralises terrorists commander, Amirul Fiya Aug.11, 2025 The Nigerian Army has recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralising a notorious terrorist commander, Amirul Fiya (aka Abu Nazir) as well as arrested criminal suspects and recovered assorted weapons in its ongoing operations. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele. Anele said that on Aug.7, troops of 3 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Rann Kala in Balge Local Government Area of Borno State repelled an attack by ISWAP/JAS terrorists. "During exploitation at first light, troops discovered the corpses of three terrorists, including their top commander, identified as Amirul Fiya (aka Abu Nazir). "Blood trails at the scene indicated other terrorists escaped with injuries. "The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, an unexploded ordnance, two rocket-propelled grenades, an...

 Duke alleges EFCC raid on hotel, theft, property damage Lagos, Aug. 9, 2025 President of the Creative Industry Group, Felix Duke, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of alleged invasion of his hotel — Duke and Duchess Hotel in Abule Egba, Lagos State. Speaking to ReelzzNewzz on Sunday, Duke said the incident, which occurred on Aug. 1, disrupted operations and damaged property worth millions of naira. Duke also alleged the theft of money from his room during the said invasion. He alleged that the raid was linked to a fraud accusation against him by a retired soldier with whom he was involved in a land dispute. “Officials of the EFCC, numbering eight, on Friday, Aug. 1 stormed Duke and Duchess Hotel in an unmarked bus without presenting a valid warrant. “The EFCC operatives arrived armed and without any legal documentation. They attempted to arrest my wife, Lady Capriz, while I was away. “Fortunately, she is an American citizen and refused t...

  Olugbode mourns Olugbode, hails him as visionary naval leader Lagos, Aug. 8, 2025 Rear-Adm. Ayodeji Olumide Olugbode, Hydrographer of the Federation, has paid an emotional tribute to his former boss, Navy Capt. Caleb Omoniyi Olubolade (Rtd), describing his passing as a national loss and remembering him as “an extraordinary senior naval officer and visionary administrator”. Speaking from the perspective of a former Aide-de-Camp, Rear Admiral Olugbode offered deep personal insights into the character and leadership of Capt. Olubolade, who served as Military Administrator of Bayelsa State between June 27, 1997 and July 9, 1998. “It is with profound grief that I write this condolence message, occasioned by the sudden passing of Navy Capt. Caleb Omoniyi Olubolade (Rtd). "As his former Aide-de-Camp, who worked closely with him, I can attest that his transition represents the loss of an extraordinary senior naval officer and visionary administrator who profoundly influenced national pr...