Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of the foremost nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as the end of a glorious era. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, Abiodun described Adebanjo as a man…
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The Managing Director of MOB Integrated Limited, Mr. Gbolahan Obanikoro, has said the Nigeria Police Force withdrew the charge of alleged N1.3 billion filed against him and four others, was because they discovered from their investigation that Access Bank was fraudulently attempting to appropriate their property over a loan they…
The Olowu of Owu, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, has lent his voice in support of the call for constitutionally recognised roles for traditional rulers in Nigeria. He noted that the constitution should clearly state the roles to be played by traditional rulers in governance as that will checkmate excesses and…
Meet Prince Adeyinka Muyideen Illo, A Community Leader Per Excellence Prince Adeyinka Muyideen Illo was born on March 22nd, 1978, in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, into a family deeply rooted in royalty. His father was His Royal Majesty Oba Momodu Illo, the first Oba of Ikeja, and his mother was Olori…
The Ogun State Government has firmly dismissed claims by its Ondo State counterpart regarding the ownership of Eba Island, where an oil well is currently under investigation. It emphasized that the island falls within Ogun State’s jurisdiction and cautioned against any attempt to stir communal tensions between the Ijebu and…
As the world marks World Radio Day, today Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Premium Radio Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State, is set to host a special event featuring the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, as the guest lecturer. The event, scheduled to hold…
I am thrilled to announce my appointment as a Students Ambassador for the Association for Students’ Social Welfare Nigeria (ASSW)! This role provides me with the platform to actively contribute to improving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aligns perfectly with my passion and vision for growth, social impact, and…
Today, I celebrate an exceptional leader and a kind-hearted personality who has been a blessing to many through her humility and grace—Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, on this special day of hers. Ma, you are a rare gem. Your simplicity and heart of gold are truly admirable. Your wealth of experience and…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration is now focusing on the road that leads to the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Science, Ajibayo Village, Ajebo Road, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. Governor Abiodun also noted that the state government,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs. In a circular dated February 10, 2025, the apex bank directed all banks and financial institutions to implement new ATM withdrawal charges from March 1, 2025. This means customers will…