The Rotary International has conferred one of its highest awards of ‘Major Donors’ on the 2019 gubernatorial aspirant of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, Mrs. Jackie Kassim. The award is given by the Rotary Foundation to individuals or couples whose personal or combined contributions reach $10,000,…
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Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the…
Oniroyin Support Initiative, a not-for-profit, humanitarian and non-governmental organisation dedicated to providing financial support for the families of deceased journalists and those with health challenges in Ogun State has expressed deep sadness over the passage of its Convener, Comrade Olatunde Ayinde Oladunjoye. Comrade Oladunjoye bid the world farewell on Friday,…
Popular Nigerian actress and media personality, Omotunde Adebowale-David, also known as Lolo 1, has alleged that a colleague once raped her. The actress shared her traumatic experience of being raped by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry on her podcast “Say My Piece”, which was posted on YouTube on…
…we are pursuing access to qualitative, affordable healthcare in Ogun-Abiodun. The Federal Government has approved the establishment of 8,880 new Primary Healthcare Centres across the country under the Comprehensive Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre…
… govt to renovate tourism sites, establish Hall of Fame for state’s heroes. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the state government will collaborate with a private sector arts and culture company, Terra Kulture, to establish a film and entertainment village in the state. The film…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of the Ogun All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman, Tunde Oladunjoye, as a terrible loss. Abiodun, who said he received the news of the demise of the erudite spokesman and chief consultant to the Ogun State Government with disbelief and shock,…
…MKO Abiola International Stadium to host Africa Under-20 Athletics Competition in 2026 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that preparations for the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival are in top gear as finishing touches are being put on the facilities at the designated centers. Abiodun made…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has applauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Gas Marketing Limited and Shell Nigeria Gas limited for its strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and their immense contribution to Community development. The Governor made this known during the Commissioning of the rehabilitated 4.5 kilometer,…
Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) to empower more women and Nigerian families. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, disclosed this when he received the delegation of Ogun State chapter of the POWA…