…Moves to immortalise late Town Planne The Oko Opo Widows Foundation has called on the Federal Government and state governments across Nigeria to establish a dedicated agency or special unit to address the growing socio-economic challenges facing widows and their dependent children. The call was made on Tuesday in…
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The Oyo State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the affected communities. The directive was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the state Commissioner…
Popular Nollywood actor, Akin Olaiya, has announced the dissolution of his marriage to his wife, Nafeesat Feenah Hammed, barely a few months after their wedding. The actor made the announcement through a formal letter of marriage dissolution, stating that all efforts to salvage the union had failed after his wife…
…Says Local Government Autonomy, Security Key to Grassroots Development The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has called for the restoration of full local government autonomy and urged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) be empowered to conduct council elections across…
By Kabir Ibrahim There are moments in the life of every administration, when a political controversy ceases to be merely a dispute between rival politicians and becomes a test of governance itself. Such moments demand clarity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the public interest. The controversy surrounding Bello…
Tragedy struck the Ogun State media community on Sunday as retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” and her security guard were found dead at her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident and said…
The Netherlands put one foot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday. Sweden, themselves 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their opening Group F match, went into Saturday’s showdown with the Dutch in Houston knowing that a victory would guarantee their passage out…
Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 as substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday. Franck Kessie turned in from close range to give the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead, but Undav volleyed home…
Ogun APC Aspirant Dismisses ₦2 Billion Fraud Allegation, Describes Claims as Political Gimmick …”My record in office remains clear and verifiable- Hunye Former General Manager of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Hon. Abayomi Hunye, has dismissed allegations of a ₦2 billion Fraud levelled against during his tenure, describing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Yewa South State Constituency in the 2027 general election, Hon. Rotimi Ogundele, has described the return of former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to the party as a major boost to its electoral fortunes in Ogun State. Ogundele, popularly known as “Divine Solution,” also commended…