The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s engineering education, digital practice, and talent development systems as part of efforts to secure a sustainable national future. This formed the thrust of the 2026 Annual Lecture of the Branch, held in Abeokuta, where stakeholders…
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. The Dapo Abiodun administration has charged newly trained officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to wear their uniforms with honour, discipline and unwavering integrity, declaring that public trust remains their strongest weapon in the fight against insecurity. The Governor’s position was delivered by his Special…
…Presents Three Key Requests to Government The leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ogun State Branch, today Friday 13th February paid a congratulatory visit to the newly appointed Accountant General of Ogun State, Mr Taiwo Olalekan Peter, FCA pledging collaboration while pressing for key welfare and financial…
The former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a key player in Ogun State politics, Dr. ‘Tunde Lemo, OFR, has mourned the death of Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde, a veteran sports journalist and director of programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV). Tunde Lemo said on his authorised Facebook page…
The Personal Assistant on Youth Development to the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources in Ogun State, Mr. Obipehin Kayode, popularly known as Kaymoni, has felicitated with Hon. Otubanjo Damilola (Milolar) on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as “an amazon of substance, a compendium…
By Goke Gbadamosi Public scrutiny of government actions is essential to democratic accountability. Investigative journalism, when balanced with context and evidence, plays a vital role in improving governance and service delivery. However, recurring narratives that isolate challenges from historical context, ongoing reforms and measurable progress risk presenting an incomplete picture…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), NTA Abeokuta Chapel, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Comrade Hakeem Akintunde, a former Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Chapter, and a seasoned journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV). In a condolence tribute issued on behalf…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of veteran sports broadcaster and Director of Programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV), Alhaji Akeem Akintunde, as a major loss to the state and the media industry. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, the governor hailed the late…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday praised the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as bold decisions that rescued Nigeria from economic collapse and set the nation on the path of sustainable growth. Abiodun spoke at the Expanded Stakeholders Strategic Meeting of the All…
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Council, has appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for approving the payment of a N25,000 end-of-year bonus to pensioners in the state for 2025. The letter, signed by the State Chairman of the union, Comrade Alhaji (chief) W.O. Oloyede, and the State Secretary, Comrade…