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…
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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…
ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated former senator representing Ogun Central, Lanre Tejuoso, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose contributions to public service remain remarkable. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the union,…
By Comr. Adetunji Habeeb In the last quarter of a century, the progressive political family in the South-West and indeed across Nigeria has undergone several transitions. From the days of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), through the Action Congress (AC) and later the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), to the…
As part of his philanthropical gesture and bridging the gap between the rich and poor especially during this holy month of Ramadan and Lent, an aspirant for the Ogun State House of Assembly , Olalekan Jiboku, has distributed food items to one hundred and fifty residents of Abeookuta South. The…
The Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has disclosed plans by the company to review upward the prices of properties and contracted development across its estates, citing the rising cost of construction materials in the country as reason for the decision.Adeyemo, whose firm developed estates…
The Founder of Oko Opo Foundation, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has pledged educational and financial support for the family of a late electrician, Abdul-Rasheed Sodiya, in a humanitarian gesture aimed at cushioning the impact of the death at a time his loved ones needed him most. Adeyemo, alongside members of…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports claiming that its State Executive Committee has been dissolved, insisting that the party’s leadership structure in the state remains intact and constitutionally valid. This follows an announcement by the party’s National Caretaker Working Committee on Friday dissolving…
…as Iwopin Ward Leaders Endorse Him The Governor’s Liaison Officer in Ogun State, Hon. Wale Ajayi, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly to represent Ogun Waterside State Constituency. Ajayi made the declaration at his hometown, Iwopin Ward 1, during a…
Hon. Olawale Sowole, popularly known as Wale Yayi, has distributed food items and cash to about 500 Muslim faithful in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, as part of efforts to support them during the Ramadan period. The outreach programme, which benefited worshippers across several mosques in the state capital, was dedicated…