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Trial Of Prime Suspect In Ajiran Murder Allegation Adjourned To June 16, As DPP Is Yet To Render Legal Advice

The prosecution of the principal suspect in the alleged murder of two prominent sons of Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State commenced on Thursday with his arraignment before Justice Owolabi Ilori of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ogba. The defendant, Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, 38, was arraigned on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, criminal intimidation, membership of an unlawful society, and alleged attempts to obstruct the course of justice. The case has attracted significant public interest across Ajiran and neighbouring communities due to the prominence of the victims and the serious allegations contained in the charges filed by the police. The victims are Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami, a youth leader in the Ojomu Community, who was murdered on April 18, 2023 in Moba Town area near Ajiran, and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, son of the traditional ruler of Ajiran Land, HRM Oba Tijani Akinloye, who was killed on August 26, 2024, alo...
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Again, Court Remands Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi for 10 Days As DPP Yet To Render Legal Advice

  His Honour, L. A. Owolabi of the Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos has again ordered the remand of Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, popularly known as Hammed Ajiran for another 10 days following the failure of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to render its legal advice as earlier directed by the court.    Recall that Alhaji Hammed was initially arraigned before Mr Owolabi of  Court 3, Ogba, Lagos on May 22, 2026 on charges bordering on conspiracy to commit Murder, Membership of an unlawful society, threat of violence, assault, and other related offences, charges which Alhaji Hammed pleaded not guilty on all counts.   At the commencement of proceedings, the lead counsel to the defendant, Adedotun Ajulo, Esq. presented a Summons for Bail applied on behalf of his client. Ajulo, Esq. argued the However, the court declined the application, citing the need for a supplementary legal advice from the DPP in view of fresh facts and evidence t...
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Ekiti Guber Poll: Thousands Rally Behind Dr. Oluwole Oluyede In Ado-Ekiti, Signal Strong PDP Acceptance

The governorship campaign tour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, continued on Friday with a massive rally in Ado Local Government Area, the Ekiti State capital, attracting thousands of supporters and residents ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The campaign rally witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, youths, women groups, traders, artisans, and community leaders who trooped out in their numbers to receive Dr. Oluyede and his campaign team. The impressive turnout reflected the growing acceptance and popularity of the PDP candidate as preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship poll. As part of his engagement in Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Oluyede paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, where he received royal blessings and offered prayers for a peaceful election and continued progress of Ekiti State. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd at the rally, Dr. O...
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Accord Party In Lagos Conducts Primaries For Election To Assembly, House Of Reps, Senate and Governorship As INEC, State & National Officials Monitor The Process

The Accord Party, in Lagos state under the leadership of Comr. Lanre Ogundare, monitored by the (REC) Resident Electoral Commission representative, EPM team, all Electoral Officers in Lagos state and the Legal department team of INEC, observed the Accord congress that gave birth to the leadership of Accord Lagos state.   Accord Lagos candidates emerge through consensus in 10 LGA, 18 House of Assembly, 12 Federal House of Reps, 3 Senatorial and Governorship Candidate.   Hon. Idown Daramola, Accord Candidate emerged through consensus promise to transform Mushin, just the same way our former Federal House of Rep Hon. Kako Are. He said the electorate and residents of Mushin will benefit from the dividend of democracy from welfarism, the school bus, and also sponsored bills for transformation.   Hon. Idowu Daramola appreciated the Exco from State Chairmen (Comr Lanre Ogundare), Secretary (James Kolawole), Treasurer (Comr Aremu Gabriel), Organising Secretary ( Hon. Kosenimola A...
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NAGA Congratulates Atiku Abubakar, Calls On All Nigerians To Rally Behind Him

The Nigerian Advocacy for Good Governance Alliance (NAGA – Diaspora) has congratulated Alhaji Atiku Abubakar "on his continued leadership and unwavering commitment to the Nigerian project." The Group said in a statement jointly signed by its Global Coordinator,Tope Adesipo and Secretary, Ajede, on Friday, that "at this critical moment in our nation’s history, Atiku Abubakar stands as the candidate who best carries the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora." They added in the statement that Atiku's vision of unity, economic revival, security, and genuine democratic reform resonates deeply with citizens, who they said yearn for a Nigeria that works for everyone, and not just a privileged few. "We therefore call on all Nigerians — irrespective of party, region, ethnicity or religion — to rally round Atiku Abubakar and work collectively to defeat the current administration of President Bola Tinubu in the interest of our...
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Ikorodu LG Chairman, Ladega, Congratulates Tinubu Over APC 2027 Ticket, Commends Leadership

The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election.   Ladega described the development as a strong affirmation of the President’s leadership legacy and national impact.   President Tinubu is described as a visionary leader whose administration continues to command respect and inspire confidence across the country, shaping national direction through bold and transformative governance.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Akeem Mustapha, the council boss congratulated President Tinubu on his well-deserved emergence and reaffirmed Ikorodu Local Government’s support and goodwill as he continues the task of national transformation.   He added that ongoing reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening institutions, and expanding opportunities for Niger...
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Youth Leader Of Ajiranland Arraigned Over Alleged Murder of Ademola Akinloye, Sheriff Salami

A 38-year-old youth leader of Ajiran Community, Hammed Akanbi, popularly known as “Hammed Ajiran,” was on Friday arraigned before an Ogba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State over the alleged murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye and one Sheriff Salami in the Eti-Osa area of the state. Akanbi was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on alleged murder and related offences. According to the prosecution, Prince Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ojomu of Ajiran Land, was allegedly killed on August 26, 2024, along Chevron Drive, while Sheriff Salami was allegedly murdered on April 18, 2023, both within the Eti-Osa area of Lagos State. Police investigations reportedly led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Safiu Fatai, also known as “Fabo,” and Yusuf Ismaila, alias “Bariga,” who allegedly confessed during interrogation that Akanbi paid them the sum of N2 million to carry out the 2023 assassination. The Lagos State Police Command had earlier declared Akanbi wanted on February 19 over his al...
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