The Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo has described the establishment of Oko Opo Foundation, a organization supporting widows, orphans, and vulnerable members of society, as his self actualization. Ambassador (Dr) Adeyemo made this known during the weekend in Abeokuta when he received Humanitarian Award…
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Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), President Tinubu has accepted the…
With less than 24 hours to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has resigned his membership from the party. The PDP Chairman in Osun State, Mr Sunday Bisi had on Monday disclosed that the party would not hold the primary election on Tuesday as scheduled…
A renewed call for Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles and show greater compassion toward the elderly took centre stage in Abeokuta as journalist and author Olamilekan Jaji unveiled his latest book on ageing. The event, held at the Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre, brought together scholars, health professionals, community leaders and students…
The Ogun State Government has called for an immediate temporary suspension of lead ingot exportation from the state as part of urgent measures to address concerns over alleged lead poisoning in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, made the announcement during an inspection tour in…
The Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has rolled out a three‑month amnesty for property owners who built without the required planning permits spanning November 1st to 31st January 2026. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and urban development, TPL Olatunji Odunlami stated this at a press briefing on…
The Southern Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a zonal security fund, with member states contributing to a dedicated pool to support regional security operations and enhance capacity building across the geopolitical zones. The Forum also agreed to institutionalize a monthly Zonal Security Coordination Meeting involving Security Advisers within the…
In a bid to further build on the strength of regional cooperation and shared developmental agenda, members of the Southern Governors’ Forum are scheduled to meet in Iperu, Ogun State, today, Wednesday, to deliberate on pressing national issues. This was indicated in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor…
The Youth Lifts Advocacy Foundation has empowered more than 100 residents of Abeokuta South Local Government Area who are engaged in various Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs), as part of its commitment to economic upliftment and grassroots development. The empowerment programme, held in Abeokuta, on Tuesday attracted artisans, traders, and…
The Ogun State Government yesterday reiterated its commitment to rehabilitating major roads in the Ota axis, assuring residents that construction work will commence soon on several critical routes. The government restated this position during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ota Branch, who paid a…