The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online about the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South. Mr. Olalekan was arraigned on 23 March 2026 before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta,…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. Religious reasoning and biblical…
A prominent community leader, patriotic businessman, and renowned philanthropist, Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, has congratulated his fellow mu’min across Nigeria and beyond for the successful completion of the 30-day fasting period of serving humanity. Chief Egungbohun in his Eid-el-Fitr message, admonished Muslims to sustain the spirit to ‘serve humanity’, as…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has felicitated with its Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Branch, Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE, the Society congratulated…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across the state on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Governor described Ramadan as a sacred period marked by deep reflection, devotion, self-discipline, and renewed…
Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, calling for renewed commitment to peace, tolerance and national unity. In a goodwill message marking the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, and signed by signed by The Yayi’s…
Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a frontline player in Nigeria’s real estate sector, has extended warm Eid al-Fitr greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, on…
Rethinking Governance in Osun StateAs Osun State approaches the 15th August 2026 governorship election and the 2027 general elections, it is important for citizens to reflect deeply on how we are governed and how we are represented at the State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.…
In a bold fusion of heritage, artistry and forward-looking cultural diplomacy, promoters of Egbaliganza have unveiled plans for a monumental drum-shaped edifice valued at ₦350 million, setting the tone for a renewed global conversation around African identity and creative expression. The proposed cultural landmark, to be situated in Abeokuta, is…
Members of the 1991–1996 set of Ijebu Muslim College, under the aegis of the Ijebu Muslim College Old Students Association (IMCOSA), have concluded arrangements to celebrate 30 years of graduating from the institution, marking a significant milestone in their academic and social journey. The President of the set, Alhaja Falilat…