Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. She resigned on Monday, March 3 at the ongoing plenary session. She said she had to make the selfless sacrifice to preserve the institution. “This is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State…
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Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele has noted that as Muslims, knowledge of the deen is not about eloquence or large followings, but rather about sincerity, depth and alignment with the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. The Deputy Governor, who made this known during the Annual Salako Family…
On my way to his Ilaro-Yewa office to wish him well on his imminent 55th birthday celebration—about ten feet away from the doorstep of his Mosque where he had gone to say his Fajr Salah prayer—I was about to prostrate before him. He wouldn’t carry his esteemed charisma; he makes…
… Announces Community Development Initiatives The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award, recognising his leadership and contributions to national development. The event, which was held in Lagos on Saturday, 1 March 2025, , was attended by…
In his commitment to enhance logistics to boost the security architecture in the State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has charged traditional rulers and philanthropists in the State to join efforts with government towards enhancing the performance of security agencies and aid prompt response to distress calls. Governor Abiodun said this while…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has mourned the demise of Chief Mrs. Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the first female minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria. Chief Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday, said the life of the deceased politician exemplified…
The Wife of the Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has emphasised the importance of early cancer detection, urging individuals who have received key messages on cancer prevention and treatment to actively spread awareness within their communities. Speaking during a cancer awareness and screening programme organised by the Ogun…
… As Oniroyin Support Initiative Debuts, Lifts Families of Living & Departed Ones A philanthropist and promoter of Okó Opó Foundation, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo has described deceased journalists as ‘fallen heroes,’ who are worthy of remembrance for all their sacrifices towards enthroning a just and egalitarian society. Ambassador Adeyemo harped…
The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has celebrated Apostle (Dr.) John Dada as he marks his 60th birthday, describing him as a man of Grace and Purpose. Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele made this known, during the Birthday celebration and Thanksgiving service for the Clergyman, held at Olorunda, Iboro, Yewa…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC ,Ogun State Command Headquarters, Abeokuta, on Monday, February 11, 2025, arraigned one Ogunmodimu Olanrewaju, male, 33 years, at the Ago-Iwoye Magisterial Court for obtaining a total of six hundred thousand naira (#600,000:00) only under false pretence. The Statement signed by DSC Dyke…