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  The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry has arrested two suspected smugglers and handed over 140 bags of foreign parboiled rice, along with a fibre boat used for the operation, to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as part of its sustained crackdown on smuggling and other illicit maritime activities. The successful operation, carried out on Friday, 24 July 2026, followed credible intelligence received by the Base regarding the movement of contraband goods through the Apa axis of Badagry. According to a statement issued by FOB Badagry, naval operatives intercepted a 40-horsepower fibre boat loaded with approximately 140 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice believed to have been illegally smuggled into the country.  The operation also led to the arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in the illicit trade. The Navy stated that the swift intervention of its patrol team prevented the illegal distribution of the smuggled rice and dealt a significant setback to smug...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro   The National Leader of the Oodua People's Congress (OPC),And the founder of olofin-Adimula culture and traditional foundation Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, has congratulated renowned Yoruba elder, Baba Ifayemi Eleburubo, on the occasion of his 79th birthday anniversary. Speaking in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Akinpelu described the celebrant as his godfather and a remarkable mentor who has played a significant role in his personal and leadership journey. According to him, Baba Eleburubo has supported and guided him in numerous ways over the years, contributing immensely to his growth and success. The OPC leader expressed profound appreciation for the celebrant's invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to the promotion of Yoruba culture, values, and unity. Akinpelu also used the occasion to offer heartfelt prayers for Baba Eleburubo, asking God to grant him good health, strength, and long life so that he may celebrate many more years in pe...

 

 

 

  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor. Musibau  Babatunde, has said the present administration would continue to support educational development in the State. He stated this during a courtesy visit by the members of The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Oyo Branch, held at the SSG's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Professor. Babatunde expressed appreciation to the delegation for the visit and their prayers, he commended the Society's notable contribution to educational development and youth empowerment in Nigeria through its  schools network programme. The Secretary to the State Government emphasized the importance of education in the society, just as he appreciated  Ansar-ud-deen Islamic society for its sustained efforts in complementing  government's commitment in providing quality education for young people in the State. He assured the delegation that government interventions targeted at schools would also be extended to Ansar-Ud-Deen schools. H...