No fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. The aircraft, it was gathered, landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states. Senior officers at the Defence Headquarters disclosed that the aircraft carried ammunition sent to…
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As part of activities marking the 2026 Engineering Week, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, engaged the ICAN Abeokuta District in a thrilling friendly football match at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) pitch, Abeokuta. The match was officially kicked off by the Chairman of NSE Abeokuta Branch,…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, marked the sixth day of its 2026 Engineering Week with a meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative through a visit to Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home, GRA, Ibara, Abeokuta. The outreach underscored the Branch’s commitment to community welfare and humanitarian service. Speaking during…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s engineering education, digital practice, and talent development systems as part of efforts to secure a sustainable national future. This formed the thrust of the 2026 Annual Lecture of the Branch, held in Abeokuta, where stakeholders…
. The Dapo Abiodun administration has charged newly trained officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to wear their uniforms with honour, discipline and unwavering integrity, declaring that public trust remains their strongest weapon in the fight against insecurity. The Governor’s position was delivered by his Special…
…Presents Three Key Requests to Government The leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ogun State Branch, today Friday 13th February paid a congratulatory visit to the newly appointed Accountant General of Ogun State, Mr Taiwo Olalekan Peter, FCA pledging collaboration while pressing for key welfare and financial…
The former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a key player in Ogun State politics, Dr. ‘Tunde Lemo, OFR, has mourned the death of Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde, a veteran sports journalist and director of programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV). Tunde Lemo said on his authorised Facebook page…
The Personal Assistant on Youth Development to the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources in Ogun State, Mr. Obipehin Kayode, popularly known as Kaymoni, has felicitated with Hon. Otubanjo Damilola (Milolar) on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as “an amazon of substance, a compendium…
By Goke Gbadamosi Public scrutiny of government actions is essential to democratic accountability. Investigative journalism, when balanced with context and evidence, plays a vital role in improving governance and service delivery. However, recurring narratives that isolate challenges from historical context, ongoing reforms and measurable progress risk presenting an incomplete picture…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), NTA Abeokuta Chapel, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Comrade Hakeem Akintunde, a former Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Chapter, and a seasoned journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV). In a condolence tribute issued on behalf…