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DSS Frees Ogun Pastor After Nationwide Outcry.

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have released an Ogun State–based pastor, Kayode Olawoye, along with two associates, after widespread public criticism over their detention.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Olawoye, who recently gained attention on social media for consistently drawing attention to the poor state of some roads in Ogun State, was freed on Tuesday night after spending more than 24 hours in DSS custody.

A family source confirmed the development on Tuesday night, stating that the pastor and the two men were released after over a day in detention.

The arrest had sparked concern among relatives and social media users, many of whom linked the action to Olawoye’s outspoken comments on the condition of road infrastructure in the state.

Earlier, Olawoye’s wife, Shola, said her husband received a call from the DSS on Sunday evening, inviting him to visit the agency’s Ogun State office on Monday. She said the officials described the invitation as a routine and friendly interaction.

According to her, Olawoye arrived at the office around 1:30 p.m. on Monday but became unreachable afterwards, as his phone and those of his companions were confiscated.

She added that two associates—Benjamin Olaleye and Joshua—who accompanied him were also detained.

Shola expressed distress over the situation, saying she was left without information about her husband’s welfare for hours and was repeatedly asked to return home.

She suggested that the detention was connected to Olawoye’s continued calls on the government to address deteriorating road conditions across the state.

“This is someone advocating for grassroots governance. He is not insulting the governor or inciting trouble; he is simply urging the government to fulfil its campaign promises,” she said.

Another family member revealed that Olawoye had previously been invited by the DSS on two occasions over his criticism of road infrastructure, during which officials allegedly questioned him about who was sponsoring his activities.

The detention also attracted condemnation from Amnesty International Nigeria, which described the action as unlawful and a violation of fundamental rights.

In a statement on Tuesday, the organisation said that intimidating a peaceful advocate for good governance was unacceptable, stressing that criticising the government does not amount to a crime.

Following sustained public pressure and condemnation, the DSS released Olawoye and his two associates on Tuesday night, bringing relief to his family and supporters.

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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.

Key highlights from his address include:

  • Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.

  • Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.

  • Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.

Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.

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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.

  • Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.

  • Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.

  • Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.

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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”

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Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.

  • Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.

  • Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.

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