The Federal Government and state governors may have agreed to a three-month moratorium on Local Government autonomy, over concerns arising from its impact on salary payments and operational viability, The PUNCH learnt on Monday. The development means Local Governments may wait till October before the implementation of the law in…
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In an historic and heartwarming ceremony, Dr. William Olubodun, a prominent Deaf indigene of Abeokuta,Ogun State was installed as the Patron of The African Church Ilawo Archdeaconry Women’s Leagues. The event, which took place at The African Church in Ilawo, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital on saturday 10 August, 2024 marked…
This journey has been a whirlwind of emotions, a rollercoaster that we never anticipated. The initial excitement of being selected for this game was quickly replaced by the stark reality of survival. We’ve faced the terrifying prospect of eviction, the sweet taste of victory in various challenges, and the daunting…
The incumbent House of Representatives (HoR) representing the Federal Constituency of Maiha, Mubi South and Mubi North, Rt Hon Jafar Abubakar Magaji (Haske), has received high praises from the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders of his constituency. The Stakeholders passed a vote of confidence on him because of the People’s…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday flagged off the first phase of the distribution of fertilizers to different categories of farmers with a promise to aggressively tackle food scarcity in the state. About 7,000 out of 12,000 farmers earmaked for the scheme, will benefit from the first phase,…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said 100 hectares of land have been allocated to the Nigerian Navy to build a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the state. Prince Abiodun stated this during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, in his office…
Hon. Simeon Olu Okeowo has called for greater women inclusivity and gender equality in governance and politics. He made this known while delivering his keynote speech in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to an audience of wives of government officials, chairmen and vice chairmen across the state. Hon. Okeowo highlighted…
The Lead Pastor, Victory Life Bible Church, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, on Thursday said he is missing his late wife, Rev. Fola Achudume, who died on Saturday, August 3. Achudume spoke while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun Council, led by the Chairman, Wale Olanrenwaju, who were…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, said the establishment of farm labs (settlements) across the country is the only panacea to ensure food sufficiency for the people. The governor stated that with the current situation in the country, it is time for Nigerians to embrace agriculture and…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council received with rude shock and profound sadness the news of the sudden demise of Reverend Fola Achudume, wife of Apostle Lawrence Achudume, Lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church, who passed on yesterday, Saturday, 3rd August, 2024. A statement signed by the…