Retired Public Servants in Ogun State have begun enrolling for the Governor Dapo Abiodun-approved lifetime health insurance scheme for pensioners, expressing profound appreciation to the Governor for what they described as a compassionate intervention that has renewed their hope of accessing quality healthcare without financial hardship. The enrolment exercise, which…
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As part of its unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, the Rotary Club of Iju Spring, District 9111, commenced the 2026–2027 Rotary Calendar Year with the successful execution of its Maternal and Child Health Project at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, Lagos State, under the leadership of its first female Impact President, Rotarian…
By Abubakar Tijani-Ahmed A time was in Nigeria’s political evolution when opposition politics was regarded as a serious intellectual enterprise. Opposition leaders were expected to scrutinise government actions, challenge policy failures, expose corruption and provide alternative pathways to national development. They were not expected to become megaphones for every allegation…
Heavy rainfall did little to deter supporters of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as hundreds of grassroots mobilisers converged on the Skating Ground, Panseke, Abeokuta, on Tuesday for the Abeokuta South edition of the Door-to-Door Team Yayi Canvassers Engagement Series. The event, which attracted canvassers from across…
Beyond the Noise: Questions Adeyemi Must Answer By Ambrose Ukanna There are moments when a nation must pause, not because every allegation deserves equal dignity, but because some allegations, if left unanswered, can poison public perception, undermine institutions, and hand dangerous advantage to fraudsters, who understand the psychology of scandal…
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), on Tuesday continued his statewide consultations with party leaders and stakeholders, holding separate strategic meetings with APC leaders from Ewekoro, Odeda and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas at H3 Events Centre, Abeokuta. The meetings formed part of his ongoing engagements across the 20 Local Government…
The lingering chieftaincy dispute in Igbogila, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, has taken a fresh turn as youth leaders and palace representatives accused some traditional chiefs of impersonation and disrespect to the late monarch, following a recent court judgment nullifying their suspension. The Ogun State High…
Renowned Islamic scholar and founder of the Muhammad Rosulullah Islamic Centre, Lagos, Sheikh Ahmad Ibraheem Bukhari, has called on Nigerians to begin praying for a peaceful, credible and successful 2027 general election, stressing that the country’s future depends on divine guidance, responsible leadership and national unity. Sheikh Bukhari, who is…
‘Let your Plans For Ogun Align With God’s Purpose,’ Obasanjo Urges PDP Gov. candidate Adebutu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday received the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) key candidates in OgunState, including the party’s flagbearer, Ladi Adebutu, and the Ogun Central Senatorial candidate, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, during a private meeting…
…Says initiative has restored public confidence, made both states hostile to criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, for initiating the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has significantly strengthened security…