Former President of Nigeria, Engr. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, PhD, GCFR, FNSE, has reiterated his unwavering support for the Engineering profession at both the Branch and National levels. He made this known while receiving the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, during her historic…
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Ogun State Chapter has suspended the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Hon.kunle Folarin for anti -party activities. In a statement signed by the Director of Publicity, Nuberu Olufemi, the State Working Committe affirmed the suspension of the two members by…
…as ambassador says about 100 Chinese investors coming to Ogun L-R: A Diplomat from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Cai Xinfa; the Chinese Ambassador, H. E. Yu Dunhai; Governor Dapo Abiodun; Chinese Consul General, Ms. Yan Yuovuing and Mr. Zhao Liang, during an investment tour to Ogun State by…
The Ogun State Government has announced Wednesday , August 20, 2025,as a public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day celebration. In a statement signed by the special Adviser on information and strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the state government said the introduction of Isese Day as a public holiday reflects…
The town of Obada Oko was abuzz last Sunday as prominent figures gathered at Abule Ake area to celebrate the birthday and housewarming ceremony of Chief Hammed Oyenekan, CEO of AKLAB Solution Investment and Otun Baale of Eledede land. The event drew an array of dignitaries, including traditional rulers, industrialists,…
…issues 48 hours reversal or Face consequences The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has issued a warning to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, demanding the reversal of the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland conferred on businessman Dotun Sanusi. In a statement signed by his…
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared Princess Adesola Elegbeji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Saturday bye-election for Ikenne, Sagamu and Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. The bye-election was the first to be conducted in Ogun State by the INEC since the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has lauded the people of Remoland for conducting themselves in an orderly manner at the ongoing Remo Federal Constituency by-election into the House of Representatives. Abiodun, who spoke while fielding questions from newsmen after casting his vote at Poling Unit 002, Ita Osanyin Ward,…
A dramatic sting operation at a hotel within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, has led to the conviction of four internet fraudsters by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the convictions…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Friday, granted approval to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, to begin commercial flight operations. The approval, given in line with Part 12.15.17 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs), granted an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit to operate scheduled commercial air…