The Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Comrade Kayode Showunmi, has lauded the National President of the association, Alhaji Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a transformative leader whose legacy…
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The Ogun State Chapter of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) has paid glowing tribute to its National President, Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, describing him as a transformative leader whose tenure has redefined the association’s direction and strengthened its national relevance. In a statement issued on…
A group, Ifo Lokan 2027 Movement, has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State to zone the 2027 House of Representatives ticket for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency to Ifo local government in the interest of fairness and party cohesion. The spokesperson of the group and leader of…
A United States–based physician and humanitarian, Dr. Bolaji Marie Odusina, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, unveiling a people-centred development blueprint anchored on healthcare, economic empowerment and grassroots inclusion. Odusina made the declaration on Tuesday at Iwe Iroyin, widely regarded as Nigeria’s first…
Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s real estate sector, has announced an upward review of land and housing prices across its flagship estates in Ogun State. The company attributed the adjustment to massive capital appreciation, rising costs of construction materials, and ongoing infrastructural investments within its developments.…
In a strategic move to intertwine border security with environmental stewardship, the National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, officially inaugurated a cohort of “Green Border Ambassadors” on Monday at the Command Secondary School in Idiroko. The ceremony, hosted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)…
The Idiroko Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted two rare 19th-century artefacts alongside several prohibited items with a Duty Paid Value of ₦1.35 billion, as part of intensified anti-smuggling operations along the Nigeria–Benin Republic border. The Acting Area Controller of the command, Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this on…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, recently conducted a technical visit to the Lafarge Africa Plc Sagamu Plant as part of its professional engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Engineering profession and the industrial sector. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the…
Four months after the controversial 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between the Nigeria national team and DR Congo, the world football governing body has sanctioned both football federations for disciplinary violations recorded during the encounter. DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Morocco to advance to the…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ipokia Local Government Branch in Ogun State, has honoured Architect Comrade Mawutin Imoleayo Deji with the Inclusive Youth Advocate Award in recognition of his contributions to youth development and community engagement. The award was presented during a special Ramadan lecture held in Idiroko…

